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Ambassador and Sponsorship Programs for Endurance Athletes
Updated: 02/14/23
I have collated a list of brands that have sponsorship or brand ambassador programs for triathletes and/or runners. I have unscientifically rated the programs on a scale of value to athlete 1 (low value) to 5 (high value). When I don't have inside access I am basing my assessment on website information. More details on the package gets a better rating. I rate programs which offer cash and event cost compensation as more valuable than just product discounts and exposure.
This resource is aimed at the competitive age grouper, not the professional athlete. The hyperlinks go directly to the information page or application forms for the programs. See a more detailed review of company and programs below the table
Brand Program | Category | Applications | Rating |
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2 | |||
Closed 10/17/2022 | 2 | ||
Drink | 1 | ||
Medical | 1 | ||
Closed for 2022. | 1 | ||
Nutrition | Closed 10/26/2022 | 2 | |
Apparel | 1 | ||
Eyewear | 1 | ||
Accessories | 3 | ||
Nutrition | Ongoing (by email) | 1 | |
Nutrition | Closed for this year | 2 | |
Helmets | No application. Only current ambassador page available to view. | 1 | |
Nutrition | 1 | ||
Nutrition | 1 | ||
Womens Apparel | Closed for 2023 | 1 | |
1 | |||
Nutrition | No longer accepting applicants | 2 | |
Eyewear | 1 | ||
GPS | Closed for 2021 | 1 | |
Nutrition | 0 | ||
Watches | Application unavailable. | 0 | |
Accessories | 2 |
Pearl Izumi
Company Summary:
When: Open short window until 2/28/2023. Successful applicants announced week after
What You Get:
No details on what you get!
Expectations:
None given
Application:
Open for 2023. Apply here.
Exposure:
Looks like some ambassadors are featured on the site. They ask for Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube on application so we assume those are priorities.
Overall Rating:
★☆☆☆☆
Inside Tracker
Company Summary
Nutrition App
When:
On going Applications are open.
What You Get:
Not a lot of detail upfront on their page. Likely an affiliate arrangement with a discount for you and a code you can use to make money on your referrals.
Expectations:
It's up to you to share your codes and links.
Exposure:
Self-generated.
Overall Rating:
★★☆☆☆
BLUESEVENTY
Company Summary
Wetsuit and swim accessories company.
When
Applications are open for 2021.
What You Get
Swim cap and pair of goggles. Also discounts on products, opportunities to win prizes from their partners, access to coaching resources, invitation to team gatherings, access to the team mobile app / website, access to team gear and meet and greets.
Expectations
Train and race in racing gear, but there's nothing strict. Come to a team event (encouraged). Expected to promote blueseventy through social media posts. Follow / like all blueseventy social channels and use specific hashtags. Refrain from publicly promoting any products from conflicting swim companies.
Exposure
Curiously the team website and forum is private. You're encouraged to engage on public social networks using specific hashtags but it's not clear how much exposure comes from that.
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆
Picky Bars
Company Summary:
Bars and granola company founded by pro endurance athletes.
When:
Applications CLOSED for 2022. Get on email list for next cycle.