Joma Sport is proud to announce a new multi-year collaboration agreement under which the sports brand becomes the official technical sponsor of three of Galway’s most established and prestigious races: the Connemara International Marathon, the Galway Bay Marathon, and the Portumna Forest Marathon.
This strategic partnership reflects Joma Sport’s strong commitment to endurance sports and community-driven events, supporting runners across a wide range of marathon experiences — from spectacular coastal routes and demanding rural roads to forest trails. Together, these events bring together thousands of participants each year, welcoming runners of all levels from Ireland and internationally.
As the official technical sponsor, Joma will supply high-performance technical apparel for both participants and event staff, ensuring comfort, durability, and optimal performance across all types of terrain and conditions. The collaboration will also focus on enhancing the overall race-day experience, promoting shared values such as inclusion, participation, and sporting excellence.
- The Connemara International Marathon is internationally recognized for its breathtaking landscapes and challenging courses, offering half marathon, marathon, and ultramarathon distances through the wild scenery of Connemara.
- The Galway Bay Marathon, together with its Half Marathon and 10K, offers spectacular coastal views along Galway Bay.
- The Portumna Forest Marathon features a unique woodland setting with various race distances that attract both road runners and trail runners.
Statements on the Agreement
“We are incredibly proud to collaborate with three of Galway’s most iconic running events,” said Lily Glynn, Marketing Manager of Joma Sport UK & Ireland. “Each marathon has its own character — whether coastal, rural, or set in a forest environment — but they all share a strong sense of community and a passion for endurance running. This partnership allows us to support runners of all levels with technical apparel designed to perform wherever the course may take them.”
Ray O’Connor, Founder and current President of Marathon Club Ireland, added: “Having the support of a brand like Joma means that the experience does not end at the finish line. The official premium-quality finisher shirt is something participants will wear with pride for many years to come.”
This multi-year collaboration strengthens Joma Sport’s presence in the endurance sports sector in Ireland and reinforces the brand’s ambition to support events that inspire participation, showcase the natural environment, and bring communities together through running.
Joma in Athletics
Athletics holds a central place in the global identity of Joma Sport. The brand is the official sponsor of Scottish Athletics and Welsh Athletics, supporting the development of the sport from grassroots level through to high performance and elite competition.
Joma also works closely with prominent British and Irish athletes such as Alex Haydock-Wilson, Joshua Faulds, Weynay Ghebresilasie, and Callum Morgan, providing them with high-performance apparel designed to meet the demands of elite competition.