Sponsors

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!

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.

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!

Additional Sponsors

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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!

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.

Women’s Care

Women’s Care is an independent physician-owned group and midwifery center that specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, reproduction and comprehensive women’s health throughout Lane County. We offer exceptional care for patients from adolescence through menopause. Dr. Kelel is an avid runner who has completed MRTR and loves supporting the beautiful course and community minded organization. Additionally, she is passionate about empowering female endurance athletes.

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.

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!

Coldfire Beer

ColdFire brews craft beer motivated by European traditions in Eugene, Oregon. They generously host local packet pick up on Wednesday before the race and provide the “drinking beer” for after your race.

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!

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!

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.

Dow Dental

At Dow Dental our mission is to provide every patient the most advanced dental care, the necessary education to ensure oral hygiene and oral health, and a painless dental experience. Our goal is to fulfill our patients’ expectations of having a beautiful and healthy smile. Dr. Coleman Dow is proud to uphold the reputation that his father has built in serving Eugene-Springfield for forty five years. In his spare time he enjoys running marathons.

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.