IRONAID

Overview

IRONAID™, a program of the IRONMAN Foundation^®, engages athletes in the healthcare industry who race IRONMAN^® and IRONMAN 70.3^® events. The purpose of the program is to raise funds and awareness for health-related causes.

This year, all athletes will have the opportunity to support IRONAID, including Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series^® participants through Rock This Town^®, a program of the IRONMAN Foundation and the charitable program for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series.

IRONAID funds will be available for grant applications by health-related nonprofit organizations around the world. Organizations that fit the criteria are invited to apply for funding.

*PLEASE NOTE*
The 2021 IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund application is now closed. Grant awardees will be announced in late August 2021.

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General donations to the IRONAID fund will support IRONAID global grants.
Athletes in the healthcare industry can race to support IRONAID through the IRONMAN Foundation. To learn more about how to race as an IRONAID athlete view details below.
In 2021, TEAM IMF Athletes will also support the IRONAID fund through their fundraising efforts. To learn more about TEAM IMF, click HERE.

IRONAID Athletes

Who can join?

IRONAID is a fundraising program designed for athletes in the healthcare industry.
Any athlete who works in the healthcare industry can apply to join IRONAID! Spots are limited for each event and often sell out. To secure your spot on the team, fill out the application below and our team will contact you. 
Not in the healthcare industry? Click HERE to join TEAM IMF.

What do I receive as an IRONAID athlete?

The IRONMAN Foundation’s Commitment to You:  

Free race entry into a select IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event * (pending availability).
Low bib number
Eligibility for annual IRONAID Top Fundraiser Contest where the winner receives an entry to the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. Fundraising and team support every step of the way .
Exclusive perks during race week .
Personal fundraising website with ongoing support .

What if I already have a race entry?

Athletes who have already purchased their entries are more than welcome to join IRONAID at a lower fundraising commitment of $1,250 for an IRONMAN 70.3 event and $2,500 for an IRONMAN event.
These athletes enjoy the same benefits as IRONAID members, creating a lasting tangible impact in their race communities.

What races are available to IRONAID?

IRONMAN 70.3 Florida | 4/18/2021 - SOLD OUT
IRONMAN 70.3 Texas | 4/11/2021
IRONMAN Texas | 4/24/2021 - SOLD OUT
IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast | 5/15/2021 - SOLD OUT
IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga | 5/23/2021 - SOLD OUT
IRONMAN Tulsa | 5/23/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria | 5/30/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Hawai'i | 6/5/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia | 6/6/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman | 6/13/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines | 6/20/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Steelhead | 6/26/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock | 6/27/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant | 6/27/2021
IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene | 6/27/2021 - SOLD OUT
IRONMAN 70.3 Musselman | 7/11/2021
IRONMAN Lake Placid | 7/25/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio | 7/25/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder | 8/7/2021
IRONMAN Mont Tremblant | 8/22/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Maine | 8/29/2021
IRONMAN Canada Penticton | 8/29/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City | 9/12/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan | 9/12/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz | 9/12/2021 - SOLD OUT
IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin | 9/12/2021
IRONMAN Wisconsin | 9/12/2021
IRONMAN Maryland | 9/18/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Maple Valley | 9/19/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta | 9/26/2021
IRONMAN Chattanooga | 9/26/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie | 10/2/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina | 10/23/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Arizona | 10/17/2021
IRONMAN California | 10/24/2021 - SOLD OUT
IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside | 10/30/2021
IRONMAN Florida | 11/6/2021 - SOLD OUT
IRONMAN Arizona | 11/21/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells – La Quinta | 12/5/2021
IRONMAN 70.3 Waco | TBD

What do I have to do as an IRONAID athlete?

Fundraise for the IRONMAN Foundation’s Community Fund. 
Submit a $100 registration fee that also counts towards your fundraising minimum. *Use code 50FOR20 to save $50 
Raise your fundraising commitment no later than two (2) weeks prior to your race day. 
Create real change in our race communities all over the world. 
Leave your IRONMAN legacy in your race community, long after race day.

How much do I have to raise?

IRONAID Athletes who need a race entry are required to raise $1,750 for an IRONMAN 70.3 event or $3,500 for a full distance IRONMAN.  
IRONAID Athletes who already have an entry are required to raise $1,250 for an IRONMAN 70.3 event and $2,500 for a full distance IRONMAN event. 
Note that the donation platform uses USD as its currency and that donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. The IRONMAN Foundation is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Federal Tax ID 65-1172979. You should consult your financial planner or tax advisor to determine the exact tax advantages of your gift.

How do I apply?

Once you fill out the IRONAID request form, an IRONMAN Foundation team member will contact you with your official commitment form to reserve your entry. Please note the online request form does not guarantee your race entry.
Print, sign, and return the emailed commitment form via email. You will then receive your official confirmation that your race entry is guaranteed with a link to set up your fundraising page.
*IRONAID entries are first-come, first-served and we recommend returning your commitment form as soon as possible to ensure your spot on the team. If the IRONAID roster is full for your chosen race, we will initiate a waiting list. You will receive communication either way.
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Still have questions?

Contact the IRONMAN Foundation at info@ironmanfoundation.org.

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IRONAID Grantees

Where can my organization apply for IRONAID grant funding?

2021 IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund grant applications are now closed.

What type of projects will be supported?

Potential projects that will be considered for grant funds include:
- Providing personal, protective equipment (PPE) and for supplies such as ventilators, CT/x-ray machines, etc.
- Supporting programs in the areas of housing/homelessness, healthcare, nutrition/food support, mental health, domestic violence, care for seniors, etc.
- Finding ways to support quarantined individuals.
- Funding organizations that are working in areas with poor access to regular medical services.
- Supporting groups that are focused on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).
- Supporting the research into SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.

How are IRONAID grants awarded?

2021 IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund grants will be awarded in two rounds during the calendar year.
The second round of IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund grants will be announced in August 2021.
Grants are available to charitable organizations with COVID-19 response programs serving IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3, and Rock 'n' Roll Running Series host cities. Programs that do not directly serve event communities will not be considered for grant funding.
Organizations may apply multiple times, but each application must be for a different program.

Who are previous grant cycle recipients?

The first round of 2021 IRONAID COVID-19 Support Fund grant recipients are:
- The Lydia Project, Augusta, GA, USA
- Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay, Clearwater, FL, USA
- Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- MidShore Meals Til Monday, Cambridge, MD, USA
- Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- MultiCare Health Foundation, Tacoma, WA, USA
- Ridgeway District Rescue Squad, INC., Ridgeway, VA, USA
- Neighborhood Ministries, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Football Without Borders, Johannesburg, South Africa
- SafeHomes of Augusta, Augusta, GA, USA