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.

In 2020, the IRONAID program will expand to specifically focus on serving our communities in the wake of COVID-19.

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

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

Potential projects 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.

OPERATION IRONAID FACE MASKS

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General donations to the IRONAID fund will support IRONAID global grants. These donations may be made using the link above or during the IRONMAN VR Pro Challenge on the IRONMAN NOW Facebook Watch channel.
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 2020, TEAM IMF Athletes will also support the IRONAID fund through their fundraising efforts. To learn more about TEAM IMF, click HERE.
We recognize that the immediate needs of communities will be different than those that will emerge in the months ahead, the IRONMAN Foundation has also established Operation IRONAID Face Masks in partnership with Framebridge, a program that repurposes new race shirts into non-sterile face masks. The masks will be provided to keep at risk individuals safe. Click HERE or the button above to learn more.

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 within 48 hours. 
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:  

Guarantee your race entry NOW! No need to wait for general registration.
Free race entry into a select IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event * (pending availability).
Low bib number and priority check-in. 
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 on-going 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?

All IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events around the globe.

What do I have to do as an IRONAID athlete?

Fundraise for the IRONMAN Foundation’s IRONAID Grant 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?

Review the 2020 IRONAID FAQs carefully.
Once you fill out the IRONAID request form, an IRONMAN Foundation team member will contact you within 48 business hours 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.
Start fundraising!

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Still have questions?

Click on the 2020 IRONAID FAQs page for additional information or contact the IRONMAN Foundation at info@ironmanfoundation.org.

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IRONAID Grantees

Where can my organization apply for IRONAID grant funding?

Potential grantees submit a comprehensive grant application HERE.
To translate the application from English, copy and paste the URL into a translator website like the one found HERE.
The narrative must specifically address how they will use the requested funds to solve COVID-19-related issues.

How are IRONAID grants awarded?

In 2020, IRONAID grants will be awarded in six-week cycles beginning May 1.
Once an application is on file, it remains under consideration until the end of the calendar year. Applications are reviewed by the IRONMAN Foundation Board of Directors and the IRONAID Committee.