The official shoe of the Sawatch Ascent, Altra makes the finest running shoes on the market! Whether you’re looking for a road flat or maximal trail shoe, their shoes will help carry you from the starting line to 13,150’ and back.
Altra is also the first shoe company to introduce an entire line of truly female specific shoes. Molded around the unique shape of the female foot and featuring female specific design, women can finally run in a shoe that’s built just for them.
For over 50 years, Osprey has been helping people get into the mountains to find adventure. Their running vests have all the features you'd want in the mountains...water capacity, space for gear, built-in whistle, trekking pole attachment, all built around a comfortable and breathable mesh harness crafted with 100% recycled and bluesign™ approved materials.
Add in their All Mighty Guarantee and you've got a pack that won't let you down. Based in Southwest Colorado, Osprey is founded on the common belief that adventure is open to everyone and found anywhere.
Ever since Maurten took the endurance world by storm, they have been helping athletes reach their goals through a science driven approach to nutrition. Maurten products encapsulate high concentrations of carbohydrates in hydrogel to reduce GI issues and provide rapid energy. Plus, there's no added flavors, preservatives, or colors...just natural ingredients and clean energy that will help you every step of the way.
You'll find Maurten Gel, Drink Mix, and Solid at all our aid stations. We're stoked that Maurten has made it a priority to support the independent, grassroots ultra scene in the US and support the communities that make this sport so special.
TREELINE & TRAILHEAD SPONSORS
7000 Feet Running Co
No mountain town is complete without a local specialty running store, so when 7000 Feet opened its doors in early 2017 everyone was thrilled. A great store with even greater people, 7000 Feet has everything a runner needs. Locals can give you the beta on good trails and conditions, whilst providing you with the gear you'll need. Andrew (the owner) has been a huge help to the race, and we highly encourage all our runners to help support this amazing store.
Skratch Labs
Based in Boulder and built on a love for natural ingredients and “real” foods, Skratch has been helping athletes reach their goals. Skratch took over the ultra-world with an electrolyte hydration mix that is unrivaled in flavor and performance. You’ll find their Sport Electrolyte mix at every aid station.
Elevation Brewing
Brewed in the rural mountain town of Poncha Springs at the base of the Sawatch, Elevation Brewing’s driving force is creating quality beer. With a diverse and award winning tap list, you can find the perfect beer to fit your adventure. Even better, Elevation believes in inspiring positive impact on the world we share, one pint at a time. Be sure to stop by the tap room, or our finish line, for delicious beer! We’ll be slinging their beer at the finish line too!
Colorado Fourteeners Int.
Colorado has 58 peaks rising above 14,000 feet, and they are the gems of our amazing state. But their popularity means that many of these mountains are being loved to death. Old trails are eroding, social trails are being cut into fragile alpine ecosystems, and overcrowding is leaving them covered in trash and human waste. So, it's a good thing that we have the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative to be leading the charge to maintain and improve these mountains. CFI is the leader in new trail construction, and they work tirelessly to protect these areas. We work with CFI in a variety of ways, from trail work days to fundraising. We really can't stress enough how important of a cause this is, and your support is needed and appreciated.