Global sports performance brand Under Armour will continue its partnership with the City2Surf, returning as the official footwear and apparel partner.
After two years of virtual events, City2Surf will return on August 14.
As part of the partnership, Under Armour will provide the event's 2022 official merchandise and volunteer uniforms.
The limited-edition merchandise range is designed specifically for runners and will feature Under Armour City2Surf branded men’s and women’s performance tees, tanks, hoodies, crews, visors, and caps.
Under Armour ANZ MD Fernando Reani said the partnership solidifies the brand's commitment to run culture.
“We are not only looking forward to seeing City2Surf return to the streets after a two-year hiatus, but also reconnecting with our community and cheering on runners of all levels as they cross the finish line,” he said.
Under Armour will have a high-visibility presence throughout the event as runners take on the famous 14km course and make their way from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach.
For athletes participating in City2Surf, Under Armour and rebel have collaborated to construct a performance recovery experience at the finish line, serving up refreshments along with stretching and compression zones.
Under Armour has also partnered with rebel and founders of the Bondi Beach-based run club The 440, Trent Knox and Todd Liubinskas, to deliver the official training program.
The program is now available online, with more training and motivational tips expected to drop in the coming months.
All participants who have registered for City2Surf can join the “UA rebel 440” run team. Those who sign up for the team, before June 30, also receive a free custom UA x 440 run crew t-shirt to run the course.
In the lead up to the race, Under Armour will operate a booth at the Hordern Pavilion in conjunction with rebel for visitors to access its running apparel and footwear, including the recently launched UA HOVR Machina 3 running shoe.
The three-day expo will run from 11th - 13th August and be the key destination for City2Surf participants to collect their event bib, event information as well as their custom UA x 440 t-shirt.