FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GU Energy Labs and Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Fortify Partnership
The athlete nutrition company will fuel runners on course
AUSTIN, Texas, February 7, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Ascension
Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is excited to renew its years
long partnership with GU Energy Labs. The company will be the official
Energy Gel and Energy Chew sponsor once again for the event, providing
on-course nutrition for participants of the marathon and half marathon. The
Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k, owned and produced by High Five
Events, takes place on February 19, 2023 in downtown Austin, Texas.
"GU Energy Labs is proud to be the official Energy Gel and Energy Chew
Sponsor of the Austin Marathon! We’re looking forward to fueling runners in
the heart of Texas!" says Caroline Cueter, Sponsorship Coordinator.
GU will refuel participants at two on-course Energy Zones. At miles 9 and
19 runners will select from the following gels and energy chew flavors:
Lemon Sublime, Salted Watermelon (Caffeine), Vanilla Bean (Caffeine), and
Orange Energy Chews.
"Having GU as a long time partner is special to us," said Jack Murray,
co-owner of High Five Events. "Their name brand is synonymous with athlete
nutrition and participants always appreciate having it on the marathon and
half marathon course."
Gu Energy Labs will be sampling its lineup in the Fleet Feet store at the
Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Health and Fitness expo at Palmer Events
Center in Austin on February 17 from 1 PM to 7 PM and on Saturday, February
18 from 10 AM to 5 PM. The expo is free and open to the public. Online
registration for the marathon, half marathon and 5k is currently available
but the 26.2 mile and 5k distances are expected to sell out.
About High Five Events: Beginning with the launch of a single triathlon in
2003, High Five Events has grown to become one of the largest privately
owned event production companies in the United States. High Five Events is
a community-centric company based in Austin, Texas. Their staff has more
than 100 years of combined experience organizing large events across
different venue types in a variety of locations. High Five Events has been
on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies for 2020 (ranked 1853)
and 2019 (2163).
About GU Energy Labs: GU Energy Labs strives to help athletes to reach
their highest potential with products that deliver the right nutrients, in
the right amounts, at the right time. Developed in collaboration with
Olympians and age groupers alike, the GU nutrition matrix of Hydration,
Energy and Recovery products has helped countless athletes achieve their
dreams since its inception in 1993. Headquartered in Berkeley, GU Energy
Labs produces all of its Energy Gels onsite with just the right blend of
heart and science. Recommit to becoming your best athletic self, learn more
about GU products, and discover how nutrition planning can help you get
there at www.guenergy.com.
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