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: Run Galway Bay the Connemara International 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.
- Run Galway Bay Marathon, together with its Half Marathon and 10K, offers spectacular coastal views along Galway Bay.
- 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 Portumna Forest Marathon features a unique woodland setting with various race distances that attract both road runners and trail runners.
Statements of 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 Chairman 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.
Joma UK Media Contact: Lily Glynn | lilyglynn@joma-sport.com
Joma Sport is a Spanish company dedicated to the design, manufacture, and global commercialisation of high-performance sports equipment. Founded in 1965 by Fructuoso López, Joma has grown to become the most important Spanish sports brand by global sales volume and is consistently ranked among the top ten sportswear brands worldwide. Today, Joma operates in more than 140 countries, with subsidiaries in the United States, Italy, China, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Panama, and Brazil.
Athletics sits at the heart of Joma Sport’s global identity. The brand is a proud sponsor of Scottish Athletics and Welsh Athletics, supporting the development of the sport at grassroots, performance, and elite levels. Joma also works closely with leading British and Irish athletes, including Alex Haydock-Wilson, Joshua Faulds, Weynay Ghebresilasie, and Callum Morgan, equipping them with performance-driven apparel designed to meet the demands of elite competition.
Internationally, Joma sponsors a wide range of athletes across road, trail, and track running, as well as endurance and multi-discipline events worldwide. This deep involvement in athletics is reinforced by Joma’s strong Olympic presence — most notably at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where the brand equipped 15% of all competing athletes, marking a record level of representation.
Beyond athletics, Joma maintains a significant footprint across multiple sports. In football alone, the brand sponsors multiple professional teams globally, including Brentford FC, Villarreal CF, Swansea City AFC, RSC Anderlecht, and TSG Hoffenheim, as well as national teams such as Romania and Honduras. This breadth of partnerships reflects Joma’s commitment to innovation, quality, and supporting performance at every level of sport.
Through its work with athletes, federations, and major endurance events, Joma Sport continues to strengthen its reputation as a trusted global partner in athletics and beyond — driven by a belief in sport’s power to inspire, unite, and perform