
RunThrough Trails locked in North Face and Sportshoes for a third year, covering three 2026 events. The deal extends gear, fitting and ad placements.
RunThrough Trails will keep The North Face and Sportshoes as lead partners for a third straight year, covering three events in 2026. The trail series runs at Brecon Beacons, Ladybower Reservoir, and a third venue yet to be announced.
The deal extends a sponsorship that started in 2024. The North Face provides gear and jackets for medal winners. Sportshoes handles on-site shoe fitting and race-day product demo stations. Both brands also gain advertising space across the RunThrough website and social feeds.
RunThrough Trails is the off-road branch of RunThrough, a UK race organizer that stages about 400 events annually. The trail series draws roughly 5,000 runners per year across its three legs. Race dates for 2026 are expected by late October, RunThrough said.
The multi-year renewal suggests both brands see value in trail running as a growth channel. The category has drawn bigger investment from outdoor apparel companies since the post-pandemic running boom took hold.
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