Connecticut

March 26 - 27

24 Hour Hockey Marathon Interest Form

2027 is our third year taking the ice for a cause! Our signature marathon is held at the elite facilities of Martire Family Arena, on Sacred Heart University’s campus in Fairfield, Connecticut. This year’s puck drop is Friday, March 26th at 5 PM and game runs through Saturday, March 27th at 5 PM.

If you’re interested in participating in any of our 24 Hour Hockey Marathons or have questions for our team, please complete the brief form below.

Some Frequently Asked Questions:

This event is adult hockey and players must be 17 years and up. Men and women are welcome to participate. All skill levels are welcome! From recreational adult league players to former D1 and semi-pro athletes, we place each player in a division that fits their ability.
Players average 7+ hours on the ice, they rotate through multiple ice times over 24 hours.
- Longest shifts: up to 2.5 hours (typically overnight)
- Other sessions: 25–60 minutes
You can view additional schedule details on your event specific page.
Since this game is hockey for a cause, each player commits to raising funds to support LivFree’s mission. Registration is a minimal $50, with suggested fundraising goals for each marathon.
We provide a custom fundraising page, tools, resources, and guidance to make fundraising easy and rewarding. If you are unsure about fundraising, please fill out the form on this page and our team will walk you through the process.
Testimonials from past players:
“This was the best time I've ever had playing hockey.”
“I’ll be honest—I don’t do a ton of charity stuff—but this felt different. You could tell the people running it really care, and by the end of it, it kind of shifted for me. I started out doing it because I just enjoy playing hockey, but by the end of it, it felt like I was part of something bigger. It was cool to be a part of something that’s actually doing something positive.”
“This event was one of the most proud moments of my life and I cannot express how much I loved it.”
“It was an experience of a lifetime… it was more beautiful than words almost express. Seeing those kids… that was my favorite part of the whole thing.”
LivFree is a pediatric cancer nonprofit that serves children nationwide. Our mission is to provide moments of joy for children and families, giving them a break from the struggles and trauma of a cancer diagnosis. Our goal with these marathons is to raise funds to provide more hope and joy to families, while building awareness, action and community around pediatric cancer.