Main sponsors
We are very grateful for the support of our sponsors.
ASICS
ASICS are a key sponsor of the Brathay Windermere Marathon and Brathay 10 on 10. ASICS stands for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano", a Latin phrase expressing the ancient ideal of a sound mind in a sound body. ASICS believe sport has not only a positive effect on the body and soul but has a universal meaning that overcomes cultural differences and contributes to improving solidarity.
VESTAS
We are thrilled to introduce Vestas as a key sponsor of the Brathay Windermere Marathon this year, and supporter of Brathay Trust's wider mission and activities. Vestas is the world leader in delivering Modern Energy. Their core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale and maintenance of wind technology that uses the energy of the wind to generate electricity. In 2008, Vestas opened the world's largest research and development centre for wind energy in Aarhus, Denmark.
TEAM NUTRITION
Team Nutrition provide all the nutrition & hydration products and expertise for the Brathay Windermere Marathon and Brathay 10 in 10.
Team Nutrition is a UK based company dedicated to developing tasty and effective sports nutrition supplements. All their sports drinks, energy bars and energy gels are developed around the body's ability to process the ingredients rapidly (bio availability). Theirs is the only range of sports nutrition supplements that are completely free from preservatives, additives, aspartame and anti-foaming agents. Team Nutrition will 'fuel your performance' with function and award-winning hypotonic sports drinks, Trek bars, Nakd bars and Sponser energy gels.
The Body Rehab
We are excited to be working with The Body Rehab this year to ensure that sports massage and a high quality management service is available to athletes taking part in the Brathay 10 in 10. They will also be offering pre and post race massage to runners in the Brathay Windermere Marathon.
The Body Rehab is the Lake District's leading Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury & Rehabilitation Clinic. They provide a professional and friendly Sports Injury and Musculoskeletal service to enable a successful resolution to condition or injury presented by competing athletes and active sportsmen and women.
Pete Bland Sports
Pete Bland Sports was opened in 1981 and is now one of the leading running specialists in the UK.
Pete Bland was Race Director of the original Windermere Marathon in the 1980's and helped revive the event in 2007, he now provides commentary every year from the lead car.
As Retail Partner, Pete Bland Sports will be at Brathay Hall during the marathon weekend selling a comprehensive selection of road, trail and fell running shoes for both men and women together with those last minute purchases of essential items.
Ashberry Sandwiches
Stuart Berry is an established supporter of the Brathay Windermere Marathon and through his own participation in the event has raised valuable funds to support disadvantaged young people. Ashberry also provides delicious packed lunches for all of our volunteers at the event.
We are also grateful for the support of the following sponsors:
- Cumberland Building Society
- James Cropper speciality papers
- Invest in Cumbria
who have all provided generous financial support to the marathon since the event started in 2007.