Sponsorship Opportunities

Race Date:

4th October 2025

Location:

Salthill, Galway

Run Galway Bay is an annual full marathon (42K), half marathon (21K) and 10K road race that takes place in October in Galway City.

Expected Sell Out Entries

Full Marathon

800

Half Marathon Entries

2800

10K Entries

2400

Demographics

Male

48%

Average Age:
35

Female

52%

Average Age:
37

Geography

32% Galway

68% Rest of Ireland

93% Ireland

Sponsorship Opportunities

Branding Inclusions:

Bib Number Branding
Finish Line Branding
- Primary
- Secondary
Mile Marker Branding
- 36 signs across 3 races
T-Shirt Branding

Title Sponsorship includes all of the above branding opportunities.

If there is no title sponsor, these will be offered as separate sponsorship categories.

Sponsorship may also be covered through the provision of products/services:

Hydration
Post-Race Food
Recovery Drink
Energy Drink
Recovery & Personal Hygiene Products
Music & Entertainment
Motivational Signage on Course
Photography
Charity Partnership
Marketing & Social Media support

Sponsor exposure in communications:

Sponsor Launch Email – sent to 7500 recipients
Training Plan Email – sent to 7500 recipients
Advance Warning of Sell Out Email – sent to 7500 recipients
Confirmation Email – sent to 6,000 registered 2025 participants
Race Number & Pack Pick Up Materials – for 6,000 participants
Social Media
1. 3x Dedicated Social Posts (Facebook & Instagram)
2. 3x General Sponsor Mentions (Facebook & Instagram)

Media Coverage

We haven’t actively pursued press coverage in recent years, as the event consistently sells out. However, if radio or newspaper coverage is important to you as a title sponsor, we’re happy to collaborate to secure it.