Salomon and Ultramarathon Legend Courtney Dauwalter Renew Relationship Until 2029
Salomon and ultramarathon legend Courtney Dauwalter have renewed their relationship.
The brand announced that the relationship with Dauwalter, who has been sponsored by Salomon since 2017, has been renewed for an additional 5 years, until 2029.
What’s more, Salomon stated Dauwalter will continue racing “until she feels that she has reached the end of her competitive career” and will then transition to a new role as a full-time employee “focused on athlete mentoring, product development and marketing.”
“In 2017, the Salomon U.S. team took a chance on me and added me as an ambassador. They sent a box with some pairs of shoes and a few running outfits. They told me they believed in me and had no problem when I asked for my shorts to come from the men’s line. I was over the moon,” Dauwalter said in a statement. “Walking down memory lane, that same year I ran the Moab 240. Who knew it would be the start of such a special relationship.”
She continued, “I’m so thankful that what we started seven years ago is still rolling and growing. Excited to continue this party, stay tuned for some cool stuff we’re working on together.”
Dauwalter is quite accomplished in her legendary career, including becoming the first runner ever, male or female, to win the Western States, Hardrock and UTMB in a single season in 2023. She also holds the women’s course records for the Hardrock 100, Mount Fuji 100 and the Western States 100.
Salomon confirmed Dauwalter in 2025 will compete in three races: Cocodona 250 (May), Lavaredo 120K (June) and UTMB (August).
Also in 2025, Salomon confirmed it will release a new “Shortney” collection, which the brand and Dauwalter began in 2022, which will include a limited-edition S/Lab Genesis shoe.
“She is a constant source of inspiration to our product and marketing teams, contributing to unique apparel and footwear collaborations. She is also a role model to our running athletes who look up to her for her achievements, amazing mindset of perseverance and her kindness,” Salomon global chief brand officer Scott Mellin said in a statement. “We are delighted to continue working with her in the future and thrilled to see what more she can bring to Salomon, and in turn how she develops in the next phase of life as a professional within Salomon.”
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