UTMB World Series organizers UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group, have joined forces with three new official suppliers to further bolster the series’ offering to runners.
Joining series partners, HOKA, Dacia and Wahoo, three companies – BUFF, Compressport and CamelBak – are on-board as official suppliers.
2022 marks the inaugural year for the UTMB World Series – a global circuit that seeks to bring together the best races in the world to offer elite athletes and passionate runners a unique trail running experience.
Frédéric Lénart, CEO at UTMB Group said “We are thrilled to continue our relationship with three leading and essential brands in trail running. We believe in giving runners access to quality products and supporting them on their journey, and that is exactly what BUFF, CamelBak and Compressport all offer.”
BUFF extends a long-term partnership with UTMB as Official Head and Neckwear Supplier to provide performance-focused neck and head accessories
BUFF has become Official Head and Neckwear Supplier to the UTMB World Series events in EMEA and the Americas for 2022, with a commitment to a Global partnership from 2023.
The company produces a diverse range of accessories, and as Official Head and Neckwear Partner it will provide a selection of caps, beanies, headbands, and the BUFF Original EcoStretch for all runners and staff. A new exclusive BUFF product range will be available at all UTMB World Series events including some of the brand’s core products, with a wider range available at some key events.
90% of all BUFF products are designed and made in Barcelona with recycled or natural fabrics as part of its sustainability platform ‘DO MORE NOW’. Over the last 30-years, the company adds that it ‘has continually innovated and experimented with cleaner methods of production, renewable energies, and recycled fabric.’
“The passion for the outdoors has been at our core since the start, and UTMB has managed to present one of our core activities in the most thrilling and challenging ways possible,” said Jeanette Francke, Brand Director at BUFF.
“As partners over the past 15 years, we are happy to join the new circuit and continue to support athletes with key products for all conditions, cheering them through months of training and to be there on the finish line. We are here for the love of the sport, the mountain and the never-ending adventure.”
Compressport has become the Official Compression Apparel and Technical Socks Supplier of the UTMB World Series through 2024.
Originating in Switzerland, Compressport has been a stable brand at UTMB Mont-Blanc since partnering with the event in 2014. During that time, it has provided products as well as supported elite athletes, including Frenchman Ludo Pommeret when he won UTMB Mont-Blanc in 2016.
As part of the partnership, Compressport will develop a specific UTMB-branded range of compression products. According to the Swiss company, these products will feature innovative technologies, exclusive designs, and optimal comfort.
Compressport will be activating its partnership at races across EMEA. Many athletes will compete using Compressport material including Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz, Ivan Camps, Diego Pazos, Kathrin Götz, Grégoire Curmer, Arthur Joyeux-Bouillon, Ludovic Pommeret, Sage Canaday, Dylan Bowman, Julien Chorier, Fernanda Maciel, Michael Wardian, Thibaut Garrivier and Audrey Tanguy.
The UTMB World Series and CamelBak have announced a multi-year, global partnership beginning in 2022. As the official supplier for hydration packs, filtration systems, sports bottles, and drinkware, CamelBak will bring its product offerings to the series.
Pioneers in hydration and carry solutions since 1989, and a UTMB partner since 2016, CamelBak products are for those who pursue an active lifestyle. In line with the UTMB World Series commitment to reduce plastic waste by removing all disposable cups from aid stations, CamelBak has a mission to reduce the use of disposable plastic bottles through the provision of reusable products.
“For 30 years CamelBak has reinvented outdoor hydration for runners, bikers, hikers, and all who enjoy the outdoors,” said Steve Nadler, VP of Product and Marketing at CamelBak.
“We are honoured to join UTMB World Series as the official hydration sponsor to ensure that all athletes are hydrated, both on and off the trail. The UTMB World Series is the pinnacle trail racing event series, and we look forward to being a part of the global partnership program.”
The 2022 UTMB World Series includes 25 events across 16 different countries in Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas. Coming up in June are five events: Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB (France), mozart 100 by UTMB (Austria), La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra-Trail by UTMB (Italy), Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB (Andorra) and Western States Endurance Run (USA).
