Primary Sponsors
Lonn & Lynn Robertson
Lonn is a member of ”Team 5AM Running Madness” and provides individual coaching for serious distance runners in the TrackTown area . Lonn and his wife, Lynn, believe that MRTR is one of the finest ultras in the world. It is a race that significantly contributes to the running community and the McKenzie River valley. Lonn includes running MRTR 12 times in his tally of 56 marathons and ultras!
MPTX
MPTX assists local governments and communities with natural disaster recovery grants and hazard mitigation. MPTX generously provides us with funds, website support, and Samba Ja along the course! We greatly appreciate all their support.
Bill Sharp
Bill Sharp has graciously come on board as a principal sponsor of MRTR. A former MRTR race director, Bill has shifted his focus to international humanitarian work primarily in Ukraine and Poland. His love for MRTR still finds him assisting marking the race course and providing valuable help at the finish line.
Additional Sponsors
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Brink’s Land Improvement
Brink’s Land Improvement specializes in fire prevention, wildland fire fighting and fire/natural disaster tree clean-up. With a huge fleet of specialty tree equipment, Brink’s can efficiently take care of all your tree needs from personal homes to large scale forest service work. Brink’s was integral in cleaning up hazardous trees after the 2020 fires and loves seeing the forests be enjoyed again!
Ardor Adventures
Ardor Adventures, operated by Ed Cortes of Newport, will be managing our first ever year of chip timing the McKenzie River Trail Run. His efforts to get us up to speed with current technology will be greatly appreciated! Check out some of his excellent Newport races.
Speedland
Speedland makes amazing, ecologically sensitive trail runnung shoes. We are excited to have them on board for the 2025 event!
Coldfire Beer
ColdFire brews craft beer motivated by European traditions in Eugene, Oregon. They provide the “drinking beer” (all proceeds go to McKenzie River Trust) for after your race.
Alesong Brewing and Blending
Alesong is a small artisan brewery specializing in barrel-aged beer in the Southern Willamette Valley wine country. They have produced a special beer for the run annually since 2018. Every beer they’ve produced for our runners has won a medal!
Horse Creek Lodge
Horse Creek Lodge and Outfitters provides equipment rentals, shuttle services, and guided rafting tours as well as comfortable lodging in luxurious cabins, or in the campground, for your year round McKenzie River area adventures. Horse Creek lodge generously provides their shuttle services for our race shuttle annually. Be sure to check out their services!
Run Hub Northwest
Run Hub is a full service running store and is committed to building the local running community through their running groups, training programs, and excellent service. They have generously provided our electrolyte hydration and gels as well as operating the most energetic aid station at Trail Bridge since 2018.
Eugene Foot & Ankle Clinic
The physicians and surgeons at Eugene Foot and Ankle provide podiatry services in Lane County. They can help with your sprained ankle as well as overuse foot and ankle injuries. Ask Dr. McCourt about his shockwave therapy if a chronic tendonitis is getting in the way of your running!
Zenith Performance and Wellness
Physical therapy and performance services for runners, by runners. We know that “stop running” is not a viable treatment plan. When you have pain or want to perform better, it helps to be treated by providers who understand your lifestyle, passion and goals. Zenith-PNW provides 1 on 1, hour-long sessions with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy (who are runners themselves) so you get better, faster.
SportHill
SportHill is a local sports apparel store focusing on function and quality. Jim Hill, the founder, has been associated with the race from its earliest years in the mid 1980’s. Over the years they have provided our running apparel swag. If you’re local, check out their annual warehouse sale! If not, don’t worry, their online catalogue is robust.
The Race Directors especially thank the following:
Our families and friends who graciously tolerated and supported our passion for making this event happen. We know this monumental feat could not have happened without your patience.
