Our Team Running Free program is a unique sponsorship program that is based around all types of athletes being able to contribute differently in a sponsorship relationship. With that in mind, we're looking for enthusiastic individuals that feel they would be great ambassadors for our Running Free, and have the right attitude towards community, sportsmanship, and playing an active role contributing to the Team Running Free program. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place!


The Team Running Free Concept

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Running Free is pleased to support a unique sponsorship program for athletes of all levels. Sponsorship has always been an active part of Running Free's commitment to promoting the Running Free philosophy and brand. We want to help you realize your full potential but also to give back to the sport and the community. The sponsorship program targets not only elite athletes but also passionate amateur athletes.

The Team Running Free Sponsorship program is focused on three core sports: Running, Triathlon and Adventure Racing. Team athletes earn points throughout the season that are totaled and the end of the year to determine whether that athlete has earned their spot on the team the following season.


Team Members accumulate points by:

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• Writing great gear reviews, race reports and training articles
• Volunteering at Team RF race partner's events
• Attracting media attention. (TV, print, radio, web etc.)
• Helping at a run group/clinic or leading a training group
• Online participation
• Raising money or donating items for a Team RF charity event
• Racing in Team RF gear or placing in your AG.
• and many other ways...

Successful applicants are provided with:

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• Complete Team program manual
• Network with hundreds of like-minded Team RF athletes online at at races
• Team Running Free gear to wear proudly!
• Discounts at all Running Free locations
• Special Pro Deals from participating product partners.
• Many athletes receive FREE products or race entries for review purposes.
• Full athlete profiles on teamrunningfree.com
• Motivation to reach your goals and the support of your fellow team mates.
• Other special offers througout the season...

Who should apply?

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Are you passionate about Running, Triathlon or Adventure Racing? Do you believe that you can be a great ambassador for Team Running Free, it's partners and the sports you love? Do you regularly compete at races? Do you live within a reasonable driving distance of a Running Free location?

The Team Running Free sponsorship program is for absolutely anyone of any level of performance. If you have the desire and drive to be part of something larger, recognize that sponsorship is a two way street and want to give back to your athletic community, Team Running Free is for you!


How to Apply

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• You must apply to a specific Running Free store: Ajax, Barrie, Markham, Milton, Newmarket, or Orangeville. One store only please. You may not apply to multiple stores.
• Applicants must live within reasonable driving distance of the store you are applying to. As a Team Running Free athlete you will need to regularly visit your store for various reasons!
• Each person applying must submit their own application and maintain their own points standing if selected.
• Applications for next season are accepted from September to the end of November. When applications are open, an application download link will be available here.
• Each store's team selection process occurs in February at which time you will be contacted via email if you have been selected.

Meet the Athletes

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Team Running Free currently supports over 160 athletes. Check out the profiles below or meet all the athletes here.


Product Partners

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The Team Running Free program would not be possible without the support of our Product Partners below. Click on a partner to visit their website.


Race Partners

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Our Race partners are in equally important component to the Team Running Free program, and their commitment is invaluable to growing the Team Running Free community. Visit a race partner below.



TeamRunningFree.com

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Team Running Free has it's very own website where you can meet all the athletes, and browse hundreds of informative articles, gear reviews, race reports, and much more. Discover how Team Running Free is active in your community today and visit teamrunningfree.com to learn more about the program.

For inquires regarding our Team Running Free program please get in touch with us at: teamrf@runningfree.com