The GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run is happy to have NATHAN Human Propulsion Laboratories back for a second year of sponsorship, as the Official Hydration Equipment supplier. Engineered for the impossible, Nathan(tm) makes products that help each GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run participant achieve … Continue reading
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SaltStick® – Official Electrolyte Capsule & Dispenser of the 2008 and 2009 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run
SaltStick®, innovative electrolyte capsules and dispensers based on solid science and sound engineering, has been named as the Official Electrolyte Capsule and Dispenser of the GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run, from August 25-30, 2008. SaltStick® dispensers provide “on the go” dispensing for … Continue reading
PEET® Dryer – Official Shoe Dryer of the 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run
Forgot those miserable damp shoes in the morning! This year’s field of GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run competitors will have the sweet luxury of dry, cozy shoes each and every morning on the start line thanks to the amazing PEET® shoe dryer! … Continue reading
TIMEX – Official Timing Instrument of the GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run
The GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run is proud to announce TIMEX as the Official Timing Instrument for the second year in a row. After a successful partnership in 2007, with a tremendous response from competitors, TIMEX is coming back with an even … Continue reading
Anheuser-Busch – Michelob Brands – Official Beer of the 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run
We are excited to have Anheuser-Busch – Michelob Brands back for a second year as the Official Beer of the GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run. Yes – we said official beer. Can’t spend a week in the Colorado Rockies without a celebratory … Continue reading
GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run Backgrounder
The GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run will be completed in six daily stages between Aug. 25 and Aug. 30, 2008. Racers will be welcomed at each new finish line with a posh tent city, hot showers, and gourmet whole foods to help … Continue reading
Six Legs Means Six Great Stops Throughout the Rockies
Stage 1: Buena Vista to Vicksburg Buena Vista is located south of Leadville on Colorado Route 24. The scenic town is a recreation haven, most popular for spectacular white water rafting. Expect the weather to be wonderfully mild and pleasant. … Continue reading
Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods To Supply Tasty Treats
Breakfast may be widely considered the most important meal of the day for anyone, but for the endurance athlete it can make or break the day’s achievements.
When runners from around the globe converge for breakfast at this year’s
GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Run, they’ll not only be treated to the incredible home-baked taste of Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods, but they’ll also be fueling up with an organic, all-natural, nutrient dense breakfast choice perfectly suited for a long day in the high Colorado Rockies. Continue reading
As GU As It Gets! GU Energy Gels to Gear Up GORE-TEX™ TransRockies™ Runners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 6TH, 2008 For 80 teams of ultra trail runners in this year’s GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run, the news is indeed as GU as it gets. GU Energy Gel, the original energy gel, will propel endurance runners up … Continue reading