Ecotrail Wicklow & Dynafit – A Great Fit!
EcoTrail Wicklow and Dynafit are delighted to announce their continuing partnership for this years’ Ecotrail Wicklow which takes place on 30th September. Both partners share a commitment to sustainability and protection of the outdoors. This is a multi-year partnership that aims to help to promote the sport of Trail Running in Ireland and introduce Irish Trail and Mountain runners to one of Europe’s most experienced and successful brands in specialist mountain apparel.
As part of the partnership agreement Dynafit will be the supplier of training and racing gear to the EcoTrailBlazers team, launching in May this year. The team will give the opportunity to 16 people, who are new to Trail Running, the chance to participate in their first Trail Race at EcoTrail Wicklow on September 30th.
Dynafit will be the official Prize supplier on race day. They will also be organising Dynafit Trail2Gether days. Local athletes will be able to try on and test the Dynafit range of trail shoes and gear in outdoor settings across the country in collaboration with Dynafit´s retail partners.
Paul Mahon, EcoTrail Race Director says: “We are very excited to continue our partnership with Dynafit this year, especially their commitment to the EcoTrailBlazers initiative which is aimed at encouraging new to trail runners to get out and get running on their local trails in preparation for Ecotrail Wicklow at the end of September”.
Ross Thompson, Dynafit Brand Manager is “Delighted to be supporting the Ecotrail Wicklow event again in 2023. The partnership with Ecotrail Wickow is a natural fit for the Dynafit brand. It’s a wonderful day out on the Wicklow Hills for all who take part”.
EcoTrail Wicklow takes place on September 30th this year and consists of 4 different race distances, 19k, 30k, 46k and 80k. The event routes take in stunning locations across Wicklow such as Bray Head with views of the Irish Sea, Little and Great Sugarloaf Mountains, Kilruddery Estate, the Wicklow Way, Powerscourt Waterfall, Lough Tay, Roundwood Reservoir and Belmont Estate.
The Dynafit Mission: DYNAFIT is the brand by athletes, for athletes. Speed is a part of our DNA, and we are driven by our aspiration to equip mountain endurance athletes from head-to-toe, summer and winter, 365 days a year, with the most efficient gear possible. We know what counts up on the mountain to achieve personal goals and to tap into the best you have. Intelligent materials, innovative technology, and the courage to follow unconventional paths – these are the keys to our success. Minimalist and efficient, but at the same time totally reliable products, with the result that we support discerning athletes on the mountain – whether on ski tour, or trail running, mountaineering or biking.