FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon will return with new sports sponsor
on October 30
Following a two-year break because of the Corona Pandemic organisers of the
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon are confident that their race will return on
30th October. First held in the spring of 1981 with over 3,000 participants
the event is Germany's oldest city marathon. Over 14,000 marathon runners
competed in 2019 when the race was last held. The former Gold Label Road
Race, which is now an Elite Label Road Race of World Athletics, will have a
new sports sponsor this year: Hoka One One. Online entry for the 39th
edition of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon is possible from now on at:
www.frankfurt-marathon.com
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, has been named as an official
sportswear partner of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon for five years.
Commencing in 2022, Hoka's official partner status aims to enhance
participants' experience and help to further broaden interest in the event,
engaging with its strong following in the running community.
The imposing Frankfurt skyline sets the stage for Frankfurt's largest
street festival with many bands and stages, presenters, and music groups
entertaining the runners along the route. As they approach the finish line,
participants run the red carpet into the historic Frankfurt Festhalle - a
spectacular indoor finish.
The Mainova Frankfurt Marathon has been recognized as a Gold Label Road
Race by World Athletics and is also one of the most environmentally
friendly marathons worldwide, winning the ‘AIMS Green Marathon Award' in
2014 in recognition of this.
"In Hoka, we have found a strong partner for the further development of the
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. As experts in innovation and quality in the
field of running, we are very much looking forward to working together over
the coming years. We are particularly impressed that Hoka are dedicated to
strongly supporting our efforts in environmental initiatives for a
sustainable marathon. We are therefore very much looking forward to the
partnership, from which our participants will certainly benefit. After two
tough years in which the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon unfortunately could not
take place due to the Corona Pandemic, we are now looking forward with
confidence. The partnership with Hoka will give us new momentum for the
coming years," said Race Director Jo Schindler.
Mike McManus, Director of Global Sports Marketing, added: "As the longest
established race in Germany, Hoka is thrilled to be announcing our support
of the historic Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. We are committed to bringing an
outstanding running experience to the participants, and to enhancing this
already world-class event with our commitment to bold innovation and our
love of the sport."
Through its support of this event, Hoka aims to ignite its ambitions in
Europe and beyond, in line with its mission of empowering all athletes to
feel like they can fly. As well as the creation of a world-class customer
experience, the focus will be using this incredible platform to raise
awareness amongst new and existing Hoka fans about the brand and its
products.
More Information and online entry are available at:
www.frankfurt-marathon.com
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