Austin Marathon Announces Sponsorship Deal with Camp Gladiator

January 21, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas, January 21, 2020 — The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by Under Armour announced today a sponsorship deal naming Camp Gladiator (CG) as its Official Community Fitness Partner. The agreement marks the second consecutive year in a row that CG and its trainers will be actively involved during race weekend. CG trainers will warm-up participants on race morning and cheer for everyone at multiple Official Cheer Stations along the course. The 29th annual Austin Marathon, owned and produced by High Five Events, will take place on February 16, 2020.

“Running a marathon can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding physical fitness experiences,” said Ally Davidson, Founder and co-CEO of Camp Gladiator. “At CG, our goal is to show up for our community and share the joy of fitness with everyone. We are excited to encourage Austin Marathon runners every step of the way as they challenge themselves to finish strong during this awesome Austin event!!”

CG is an outdoor group fitness company whose mission is to positively impact the physical fitness and ultimately the lives of as many people as possible. CG strives to be everywhere there are people and actively partners and engages at the community level to support, encourage and facilitate people of all athletic backgrounds in their long-term health and fitness pursuits.

“Last year’s participants were blown away by the on-course energy provided by CG trainers at their Official Cheer Stations,” said Jack Murray, co-owner High Five Events. “We’re glad CG is coming back for a second year and we know they’ll energize Austin Marathon participants!”

The Austin Marathon will celebrate its 29th year running in the capital of Texas in 2020. Austin’s flagship running event annually attracts runners from all 50 states and 30+ countries around the world. Having start and finish locations just a few blocks apart, being within walking distance of many downtown hotels and restaurants, and finishing in front of the picturesque Texas State Capitol makes the Austin Marathon the perfect running weekend destination. Registration is currently open.

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’ combined experience organizing large events across different venue types in a variety of locations.

About Camp Gladiator: Founded in 2008 in Dallas, Texas, Camp Gladiator (CG) is the fastest-growing fitness company in the United States. More than a fitness program, Camp Gladiator is a movement dedicated to transforming lives through dynamic, fun, and challenging outdoor group workouts led by talented trainers who inspire campers to discover their best selves. CG offers four weeks of unlimited fitness sessions offered at multiple, convenient locations with each session offering a 60-minute, full-body workout that combines strength and cardio exercises designed to challenge campers of all fitness levels. CG offers camp locations in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. For more information on the Camp Gladiator, please visit campgladiator.com and follow CG on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under @CampGladiator.