FAQs - 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge
Yes! If you and your team are interested in taking over a treadmill for the full 24 hours please contact us on treadmillchallenge@lauralynn.ie.
Visit treadmillchallenge.ie/register and choose the option that represents you best. If you are a group of friends, family or sports team you should choose Group. If you work together you should choose Company.
Once you have registered your team on the website we will be in touch with you to book you and your teammates in!
When you sign up online at www.treadmillchallenge.ie your fundraising page will be automatically created! You will receive an email to activate the page then you are ready to fundraise! If you have any questions just email us on treadmillchallenge@lauralynn.ie.
We are asking participants to set themselves a fundraising goal of €250 for each 30–minute time slot. Of course, we would love for you to exceed this, so keep increasing your goal as you reach it.
If you are worried about how to raise that amount just get in touch with our fundraising team via treadmillchallenge@lauralynn.ie and we can give you some ideas, tips and tricks!
LauraLynn’s very first 24-Hour Treadmill challenge will start at 10am on Thursday May 23rd and finish at 10am on Friday May 24th 2024.
The event will take place on site at LauraLynn’s Childrens Hospice, Leopardstown, Dublin 18. You can also take part at a local gym, work gym or any place where you can access a treadmill. Make sure to post a photo and tag LauraLynn in it so that we can re-share it on our social media! You don’t have to take part for the whole 24 hours when you are doing it yourself; just choose the duration that works for you.
Absolutely not! Participants can walk, jog or run at their own pace. Of course, you are welcome to challenge yourself but it’s entirely up to you.
The onsite challenge is broken up into 30-minute time slots and you can participate in one or multiple. When you register you will be asked what part of the day you would prefer your time slot in, we will then be in touch with the time you are booked in for.
This will be dependent on availability of the treadmills at your preferred time. We will however endeavour to book you and your teammates to run at the same time if that is your preference.
We ask all participants to arrive 15 minutes before their allocated time to ensure that the transition is seamless and we are alerted in time if someone hasn’t arrived before the shift change.
We understand that sometimes unexpected things come up, and the best laid plans can go astray. If you are part of a team we ask that team captains are responsible for filling their roster and ensuring all slots are covered on the day!
If you are joining as an individual to the event, but are delayed or unable to make your time slot for some reason LauraLynn volunteers will be on standby to support and keep that treadmill moving.
There will be an announcement when there is five minutes to go and for the next participants to get ready behind their treadmill. There will be a 10 second countdown to the 30-minute mark and participants will be asked to turn the treadmills to the lowest speed before getting off. LauraLynn volunteers will ensure that all treadmills are set to the lowest speed and ready to go for the changeover.
Please DO NOT try to get on a treadmill that is running as it is very easy to lose your footing and fall off.
On arrival you will be given a t-shirt, so our volunteers know you are registered. Inside the marquee there will be water stations and goodies.
Something you are comfortable walking or running in – activewear and comfortable runners. Many teams pick a theme and choose to dress up – this is great fun and creates a fantastic atmosphere – plus, you might be in the running for the best dressed award!
There will be themed hours and you will be notified if your hour has a theme. Dress up is optional but feel free to add some flair to your attire!
Please refrain from wearing items that may be unsafe on the treadmill or cause a trip hazard – long feather boas, stilettos and similar can be dangerous.
Be sure to bring your water bottle to refill at the complimentary water stations and a towel. If you have specific dietary requirements, please bring snacks if you are planning on staying for a while.
Of course, bring your cheer squad along! A small support crew are welcome to enjoy the marquee entertainment and ambience. Please note supporters are not permitted to be on a treadmill.
Each team will have a lounge area in front of their treadmill to keep their belongings and relax with friends and family. There will be activities to join for spectators while you’re not on the treadmill. First aid support will be onsite for the whole event and have been known to do a stint on a treadmill as well!
We will have toilets onsite. Please be aware that there are no shower facilities onsite.
It sure does! We have MCs to keep you motivated, a DJ pumping the tunes and a great atmosphere! During the overnight part of the event we will host a silent disco!
We do keep the doors to the marquee closed to minimise impact on our neighbours, but inside the great atmosphere keeps on going.
We will update you with the car parking arrangements closer to the event.
The following transit lines have routes that pass near LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice
Bus: 114, 143, 47, S8
Bus stops near LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice
- Torquay Road,5 min walk
- Brewery Road,6 min walk
- Blackthorn Avenue,7 min walk
- Burton Hall Road,7 min walk
- Leopardstown Clayton Hotel,10 min walk
Luas: Green
- Sandyford, 12 min walk
We are lucky to have a fully enclosed marquee to host the event, so regardless of the weather outside, you’ll be dry inside. It can get cool overnight, and whilst we do have heaters, it’s a big space to warm up so it’s worth layering up if you’re staying a while to cheer your teammates on.
We are always on the lookout for support by way of sponsorship, donations, product (food and beverages) or items we can use as fundraising incentives and spot prizes. Please contact Niamh or Claire at corporate@lauralynn.ie if you would like to get involved.
