Okanagan Marathon announces new title sponsor Kelowna based SunRype shines bright light on race

KELOWNA, BC, June 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Organizers of the Okanagan Marathon are pleased to announce a new partnership that names SunRype as the title sponsor. The Kelowna based food and beverage manufacturer has been a part of race day action for several years providing juice, fruit bars and snacks to runners post race. The SunRype Okanagan Marathon is one of Canada's flatter and faster courses and takes place October 6, 7, 2018.

A popular destination for runners, the SunRype Okanagan Marathon is Kelowna’s premier running event. (CNW Group/Sun-Rype Products Ltd.)

Barb Broder, SunRype Communications Manager, says the new partnership is well aligned with SunRype's mission, "Our goal is to help people live healthier lives, and the SunRype Okanagan Marathon is a great example of how we can bring that vision to life, right in our own backyard." SunRype has deep roots in the Okanagan Valley, and was established in Kelowna in 1946. Broder adds, "It's fitting that we are now partnering with a community event that shares our values, and becoming a bigger part of this longstanding local event is really exciting."

Event Director, Tom Keogh says partnering with SunRype will elevate the event and ensure its continued success for years to come, "We're delighted to bring SunRype on board as our title sponsor and are looking forward to the opportunity to build more awareness of our event that has been a staple road race in the community for over twenty years."

The SunRype Okanagan Marathon brings thousands of runners out during Thanksgiving weekend. Also known as a family fitness and lifestyle weekend, the event attracts many seasonal and recreational runners and boasts five races from the ABC Kids Fun 1km run to the 42.2km Marathon. Racers can also take part in three other events including a 5km, 10km and Half Marathon. Everyone will enjoy scenic views along Lake Okanagan on a fast course certified as a Boston Marathon qualifying race with a festive atmosphere the whole family can enjoy.

For more information about the SunRype Okanagan Marathon, please visit: http://www.okanaganmarathon.ca/

About SunRype
Sun-Rype Products Ltd., based in Kelowna, BC, is a manufacturer and marketer of food and beverage products.

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or images, please contact: Barb Broder, Communications, Sun-Rype Products Ltd., 1165 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2W4, Tel: [phone]; or Deirdre Rowland, Communications, SunRype Okanagan Marathon, Email: [email protected], Tel: [phone]