Coros Wearables signed on as the official GPS watch and maps sponsor of the and Lake Sonoma 50.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with such a prestigious race while also supporting the Children of Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund. As a brand, we have a unique focus on the trail and ultra-running communities and this partnership will allow Coros to showcase our watches amongst the very best of the sport while also doing a lot of good for the local community,” said Coros CEO Lewis Wu.
As part of their involvement, Coros will have representatives onsite at several events throughout the race weekend and will provide opportunities for participants to test Coros watches on the course and upload the official course map to their watch. With 35 hours of battery life in full GPS mode, the Coros APEX will get every runner to the finish line with plenty of battery to spare.
“Lake Sonoma 50 is a great race with a competitive field, but it is really about supporting the community here in Sonoma County. We are always excited to find a new partner who is as passionate about supporting our mission as we are. Coros is going to be a great addition to our wonderful family of sponsors,” said Lake Sonoma 50 Race Director Skip Brand.
Several members of Coros’ Pro Athlete team will be racing for victory at the April 13 event. Team members competing include 24 Hour World Record holder Camille Herron, 2017 LS50 Runner Up and Master’s Course Record Holder Magda Boulet and Multiple top 10 LS50 finisher Sally McRae.
The 50-mile trail race benefits Children of the Vineyard Workers Scholarship. The 11-year-old race is held on the trails at Lake Sonoma, about 10 miles northwest of Healdsburg, CA, and features an out-and-back circumnavigation of the Warm Springs Arm of Lake Sonoma.
