Sponsors

Sponsors make events great by providing much appreciated aid station supplies, raffle prizes and services such as massages, bike tuning, etc. We work with companies that are enthusiastic about the sport and have the reputation of being the best in their category. Please learn about them and help extend our appreciation for their contribution to the sports community.

	Arc'teryx Engineered for the world's most demanding athletes, Arc'teryx outdoor gear and clothing leads the pack in innovation and durability. Find high-performance gear for your outdoor pursuits, including backpacks, men's and women's clothing, climbing gear and camping gear.
	BTO Multisports BTO Multisports is a locally owned race directing company committed athlete-oriented race directing. BTO Multisports is the proud organizer of the Pacific Aquathon Series, Five Mile Lake Women's Triathlon and Captain Jack's 8k. Come try out one of BTO's reasonably-priced and fun events this year.
	Clif We recognize that food matters to our families, our communities, and our planet - As our food choices affect the physical, social and environmental fabric of our lives. That's why we use organic ingredients in all our products. Food grown organically, without the use of toxic pesticides or synthetic chemicals - is better for the planet, the body and the soul. And all our food is free of trans fats, hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup.
	Gregory Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2007, Gregory Packs has been the longtime international market leader in expedition, backpacking and day packs. Gregory has become world-renowned for setting standards for durability, comfort and performance in backpacks. In 2005 and 2006, Gregory won awards for its pack designs from such diverse media outlets as Backpacker Magazine, Consumers Digest and Alpinist Magazine. Responsible for many industry firsts in backpacking fit and design, the Gregory research and design team, headed by company founder Wayne Gregory, continues to lead the way in innovative backpack technology and performance. Based in Temecula, Calif., the company in recent years has expanded into lightweight packs, sport-specific packs, and travel, commuter and lifestyle products.
	Ibex Our message is simple: Ibex Wool; the best in performance outdoor clothing for everyday life. Since 1997, we’ve been spinning, knitting, weaving, finishing and sewing new ideas into wool. With our exclusive 17.5 micron New Zealand merino wool we craft apparel that is both functional and luxurious - a combination that is unique to Ibex and almost too good to be true! At the cornerstone of Ibex is Merino wool and a passion for the renewable, ultra-soft, high-performing fabrics knitted from this extraordinarily dynamic fiber. This passion continues to drive Ibex to offer our customers the best of what nature and human ingenuity have to offer.
	KEEN From beaches to mountains to city streets - KEEN believes the outdoors is anyplace without a ceiling. KEEN believes in living a HybridLife and being part of a greater community full of people who are creating possibilities, playing in the outdoors, caring for the world around them, and balancing things that matter most. Create, play, care. It’s a way of life, we call it HybridLife.
	Mamma Chia Mamma Chia’s mission is to share the magic of chia and lead in its renaissance. We are dedicated to offering the highest quality organic chia-based foods and beverages that provide vitality, energy and strength. Mamma Chia is a conscious and sustainable company that honors and uplifts both the soul of humanity and the soul of the planet.
	nuun Imagine being out on a long run or ride, or being in the gym. Rather than settle for water or buy a sugary drink from a store, you just fill up your water bottle and drop in a couple of nuun tabs. By the time you’ve tied your laces or put on your pack, you’ve got a complex electrolyte drink that recharges your salts, but is refreshing and more efficiently absorbed than water alone or most sports drinks on the market. Said simply, nuun was designed, formulated and tested to keep you optimally hydrated, wherever you are.
	Olympic Outdoor Center Located on the shores of Washington’s world renowned Puget Sound, OOC paddlers have access to thousands of miles of waterways which are full of wildlife and surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
	Puget Sound Challenge The 2011 Puget Sound Challenge is an approximately 110 nautical mile paddle circumnavigating nine Puget Sound Islands. The goal of the Puget Sound Challenge is to raise money for the Washington Water Trails Association (WWTA), the North Kitsap Trails Association (NKTA) & the Olympic Kayak Club (OKC).
	Sierra Summits Sierra Summits is a small, independent, woman-owned skincare company based in Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Mountains. Sierra Summits specialty products include High Altitude Adventure Sunscreen, 4Paws (soothing and healing balm for dogs' paws), Adios (natural bug repellent), TrailHealer (natural healing balm for scrapes, contusions and abrasions) and therapeutic lip ointment. The company produces eco- and budget-friendly bulk packaging for easy refill options all year long. Sierra Summits sunblock is the first sunscreen to receive the Melanoma International Foundation's Seal of Approval.
	SportMulti SportMulti® was created out of the frustration of not finding what we wanted. What we were looking for was simple; a supplement that contained ALL the vitamins and minerals that are deficient in our modern diet and in the right amounts to address the needs of athletes. This is how SportMulti® was born. It provides athletes like us with one source for ALL our vitamin and mineral supplement needs. And, these vitamins and minerals are offered in high potency to address the unique needs of athletes.
	Suunto Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports precision instruments for training, diving and outdoor sports. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto wristop computers combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers.
	Vo2 Multisport Vo2Multisport can provide a solution for all of your multisport needs. Whether you are looking for a triathlon coach, warm weather training camp, technical analysis in swimming, cycling or running or indoor performance based training we provide them all. We are also the home of Team Vo2Multisport a group of like minded individuals passionate about having fun while living the multisport lifestyle. For more information visit www.vo2multisport.com and www.vo2performance.com.
	Vasque At Vasque, they are committed to making functional, innovative and aesthetic footwear that performs to the highest standards. Their ultimate goal is to make shoes that inspire you to get outdoors and embark on an adventure. Incorporating and developing new and innovative technologies into their boots is what keeps Vasque at the top of their game.