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Under Armour, Inc. Returns as 3M Half Marathon Presenting Sponsor

Agreement with Under Armour marks second year of supporting participants in their quest to PR

Under Armour, Inc. returns as the presenting sponsor of the 3M Half Marathon. The second-year partnership will highlight Under Armour’s support of the running community. It will also push runners to chase their personal edge on one of the country’s fastest half marathon courses.

“At Under Armour, there’s nothing we support more than helping athletes achieve their personal best. Our brand’s mission is to make athletes better and engineer the gear that helps them do just that,” said Josh Rattet, General Manager of Under Armour Run. “For this reason, we’re especially proud to support the 3M Half Marathon and runners from all over the world who will be chasing their PR this January.”

Under Armour will outfit participants and race volunteers with their HeatGear® running shirts. Additionally, Under Armour will outfit the 3M Half Marathon pace team with race kits. Pacers will lead runners to PRs in the newly-designed UA HOVR performance running footwear. Under Armour’s support will be felt by runners on race day in their quest to set a personal best.

“Under Armour’s mission to push runners to chase their personal best directly aligns with participants’ goals of setting a PR at 3M Half Marathon,” said Jack Murray, co-owner of High Five Events. “Continuing our partnership will allow for more creative pre-race and race-day engagement opportunities.”

The 3M Half Marathon boasts one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country. The standalone half marathon will celebrate its 25th year running on January 20, 2019. Runners will enjoy a point-to-point course with mostly downhill running that showcases some of Austin’s finest locations. Starting in north Austin and finishing near the Texas State Capitol, runners will appreciate a 300+’ net elevation drop. Registration is currently open.

2018 3M Half Marathon Introduces Under Armour as Presenting Sponsor

High Five Events is thrilled to announce Under Armour® as the presenting sponsor of the 3M Half Marathon, which takes place in Austin on January 21, 2018. The partnership will feature Under Armour’s innovative performance products and highlight their brand’s continued community involvement.

“The opportunity to make our mark on the renowned 3M Half Marathon is an exciting one,” said Topher Gaylord, GM of Run at Under Armour. “Austin is one of the most active and vibrant running markets in the U.S. and we look forward to amplifying the experience for runners in 2018.”

Under Armour, the originator of performance footwear, apparel, and equipment, will outfit participants and race volunteers with their HeatGear® running shirts, provide participants with sack packs, and provide pacers with the footwear and apparel they need to ensure participants hit their goal times. Additionally, Under Armour will outfit the 3M Half Marathon pace team with race kits and the newly-designed UA HOVR performance running footwear.

“Having Under Armour as presenting sponsor is a great fit because thousands of participants push themselves at the 3M Half Marathon in pursuit of a PR,” said Jack Murray, co-owner of High Five Events. “Under Armour’s commitment to runners and the sport of running will shine through on race day.”

The 3M Half Marathon boasts one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country and will celebrate its 24th year running in 2018. Runners will enjoy a point-to-point course with mostly downhill running that showcases some of Austin’s finest locations. Starting in north Austin and finishing near the Texas State Capitol, runners will appreciate a 306’ net elevation drop. Participants can register on the website.