Our races are made possible with the generous help of our fantastic sponsors. We primarily seek to work with local Fort Collins and Mountain West companies that share a passion for sustainability, quality and active lifestyles. All companies, products and individuals that sponsor our events are entities, goods and people that we believe in, can honestly endorse and are happy to promote.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email us at racedirector@gnarrunners.com.
RACE SUPPORT 2012
Pearl Izumi 
Headquartered just 50 miles south of Fort Collins in Louisville, CO, Pearl Izumi is an industry leader in the outdoor apparel market. The mission of Pearl Izumi is dedicated to meeting the needs of the serious sport enthusiast with high quality, performance-oriented gear. The Pearl Izumi run collection includes full lines in shoes, apparel and lifestyle wear.
Shop for Pearl Izumi at REI.com
Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists
Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists is your primary care provider for all your orthopedic needs. Specialists in sports injuries, neck and back pain, chronic pain, and women’s health. Providing expert care including spinal manipulation, trigger point dry needling, and the only clinic in Colorado certified to provide ASTYM (www.astym.com), a revolutionary treatment for chronic tendon pain including plantar fasciitis.
Cornerstone Mortgage Company
Cornerstone Mortgage Company is an accomplished, full-service mortgage banker founded on the principles of lending with excellence, integrity and distinction. As the official sponsor of the Quad Rock 50 prize purse, Cornerstone Mortgage continues to show its dedication to the local Fort Collins running community. We couldn’t be happier to be working with such an upstanding company.
Countryside Animal Hospital
Countryside Animal Hospital is a family owned business in Ft. Collins, CO, established in 1993 by local ultra runner Dr. Catharine Speights. Countryside Animal Hospital specializes in personalized care of dogs and cats in a home-like setting.
Justin K. Liddle DMD, LLC
Jusin Liddle specializes in fixed and removable prosthodontics and reconstructive implant dentistry. In short, if you crack your teeth after a nasty face plant on the trails, Justin can provide the experienced, quality care you need to restore your perfect smile. Click here for more information about Justin K Liddle DMD.
Runners Roost Fort Collins
Runners Roost Fort Collins is locally owned and operated and has been supporting the local running scene since 2000. We couldn’t be happier to be working with such a great supporter of the Fort Collins Running community. Trails, roads, kids, high school, recreational, elite; Runners Roost finds a way to support them all.
PRODUCT SPONSORS
First Endurance
First Endurance EFS Liquid Shot will be the official fuel of the Quad Rock 50. Each runner will receive a 5oz flask containing 400 calories of supercharged EFS endurance formula to begin the race. Refills from larger 30-ounce jugs will be available at each aid station along the course, ensuring that runners are properly fueled for the duration of their race while reducing waste, encouraging recycling, and eliminating gel packet litter.
We will send a survey to all entrants before the race to ensure that we have the right quantities and flavors available at the race. We highly recommend trying EFS Liquid Shot and training with it before race day.
Use Coupon code RUN100 and get 20% off your order from First Endurance.
Buy First Endurance EFS Liquid Shot from REI.com
Highgear has been producing high quality, affordable and compact navigational tools since 1999. For the mountain runner, this means watches that offer accurate real time and accumulated altitude readings in concert with navigational and time keeping tools. Accumulated elevation readings for the Quad Rock course are Highgear certified folks, and to prove it we’ll be giving away Axio Max HR watches as prizes.
Smith sunglasses will be providing product awards from their performance line for age group performers and as raffle prizes. These are some serious sunnies folks.
Shop for Smith Optics at REI.com
SucceedSucceed will provide S! Caps buffered electrolyte caps for all aid stations. Developed in 1995 by scientist and ultramarathoner Karl King, SUCCEED! Electrolyte Caps have become The Gold Standard for Electrolyte Replacement. Succeed is a local Northern Colorado company owned and operated by Karl King in Windsor, CO.
Pateros Creek BrewingPateros Creek Brewing will donate a special batch of “Mile 51 English Mild” beer for our post race BBQ. Craft beer is vibrant in Northern Colorado and Pateros Creek adds their own refreshing take on some familiar styles and pushes the limits of what you know and love about craft brews.
Bob’s Coffee Shop will donate coffee for our race start and will open for runners and families on race morning at 3am. Mention Quad Rock for 15% off coffee and food on race day.
