Suunto and UTMB® World Series join forces to help runners reach their goals
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Suunto and UTMB® World Series join forces to help runners reach their goals
Sharing the same passion for sports and the outdoors, UTMB® World Series and Suunto, known for their world-renowned GPS multisport watches and training tools, have announced a global partnership, that will see the two companies work together to contribute to the positive development of trail running and help individual runners reach their goals.
Suunto have supported adventurers since 1936 and have been involved in trail running since its inception. Their legacy in the sport is enriched by a strong team of elite runners, including UTMB® Mont Blanc winners Courtney Dauwalter, Francois D'Haene and Pau Capell.
As Official GPS Watch and Technical Partner of the UTMB® World Series, Suunto will support runners in navigating the trails and achieving their dreams across the 41 UTMB World Series Events, by bringing its heritage and experience with GPS sports watches. Athletes with a Suunto Vertical or Suunto Race watch can download intuitive GPS maps in three different map styles with important landmarks, contour lines, water, paths and different sorts of terrain highlighted.
About UTMB® World Series
UTMB® World Series is the world's ultimate trail-running circuit that unites the sport's biggest stars and passionate runners through the best, leading international events in the most stunning locations.
About Suunto
We stand for adventure. Pioneering has been in our DNA since 1936, when Finnish orienteer Tuomas Vohlonen invented a more accurate and reliable compass. Today, Suunto is at the forefront of design and innovation for sports watches, dive computers, compasses and digital services used by adventurers and athletes around the world. Suunto watches feature award-winning design, industry-leading battery life, reliability, and purpose-built features for training and racing.
Suunto is distributed by the Back River Group. For more information please contact Jeff Salhany at jeff@thebackrivergroup.com.
