Treadmill Challenge FAQs

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 the 'register' page and choose the option that represents you best. If you are a group of friends, family, sports team, or company you should choose Team/Corporate. 

Once you have registered your team on the website we will be in touch to book you and your teammates in! 

When you sign up online at https://www.lauralynn.ie/treadmillchallenge 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  

You will need to raise €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! 

The 24Hour Treadmill challenge on the grounds of LauraLynn’s Childrens Hospice will start at 10 am on Thursday 22nd May and finish at 10 am on Friday 23rd May 2025.

The Treadmill Challenge at Virgin Media Park, Ballyphehane, Cork will start at 10 am on Thursday 22nd May, and finish at 10 pm on Thursday 22nd May.  

The event will take place on the grounds of LauraLynn’s Childrens Hospice, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, and at Virgin Media Park, Ballyphehane, Cork. 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 in 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 book one or multiple slots. You will need to raise €250 per 30-minute time slot. Once you have registered you will receive an email to book your preferred time slot.  

Yes subject to availability. Once you have registered you will receive an email to book your time slot. At this point, you can book as many 30-minute slots as you like/as are available at that time.  

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. 

Yes, of course, we have plenty of people who are taking part in this challenge on their own. Everyone is welcome, whether you are with friends, colleagues, or on your own. 

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. 

There will be activities to join for spectators or 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 night we 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. 

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 Line

• Sandyford, 12 min walk 

Virgin Media Park

• By Bus 203 and 213 routes from Cork City centre 

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.