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Our Sponsors

Supporting the community

We thank all our sponsors for supporting our races and making each event an excellent experience for our racers and volunteers. Sponsors for individual Trail Whisperer events may be found on the respective race page. Sponsors who support Trail Whisperer Race Series overall are highlighted below.

Please support our sponsors when you are purchasing products and supplies for your race or for everyday events. Click on the logo to access their individual websites.

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The Running Room is proudly a Canadian family-owned company. It originated in 1984 out of founder John Stanton’s wish to purchase quality running shoes from someone knowledgeable about the sport. Product innovation, quality and knowledge of running have built Running Room’s reputation and today the family-owned company is North America’s largest chain of specialty running stores.

Running Room is very involved in supporting local community events on the road and in the trails. You will see a Running Room presence at all Trail Whisperer events. The North Vancouver store hosts our package pickup the day(s) prior to each race. Running Room supplies equipment for the start and finish areas and is happy to help with whatever support is needed.

John believes, “people can gain a tremendous sense of belonging that comes from walking or running alongside others who share similar goals.”

Check out the Running Room for your running needs from shoes, clothing, hydration and nutrition.

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Our Vision is to be your favourite bakery in every community, and it is our mission to deepen connections with our customers and communities that drives everyday enjoyment of hand-crafted bread and treats.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight, an Australian bakery franchise established in 1980 by Roger and Lesley Gillespie. Since expanding from a multi-generational family business, we’ve grown to over 700 bakeries in communities around the world, including 190 bakeries across Canada.

At Cobbs Bread they believe in high performance and personal accountability. They take pride in their work and have passion for everything they do. Open and honest communication is the cornerstone of everything COBS Bread. They are not afraid to innovate in the traditional baking industry.

The tasty bakery items you find at the finish line of our events are from our sponsor, Cobbs Bread. Check out your local Cobbs Bread for tasty bakery items to take home.

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Craig Slagel was a runner with a bad sense of direction who created a running app with turn-by-turn audio navigation to prevent him from getting lost. Today, RunGo is the #1 running app for discovering the best routes in the world with turn-by-turn voice navigation.

RunGo is available for iPhone, Apple Watch, Android, and the web. Build your own route, or select one from over 1 million routes worldwide, and let RunGo guide you. RunGo also tracks your run stats like time, pace, splits, distance, elevation, and progress through your route.

RunGo’s mission is to encourage people to explore their world and prioritize their well-being.

RunGo navigation and live tracking, is free for Trail Whisperer racers and spectators, for all Trail Whisperer events event. Check out the instructions for use.

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Bremner’s, a Family Tradition Since 1979. The Bremner family prides itself on producing the highest quality farm produce and premium quality products and is committed to using only the finest ingredients. The Bremner name is your guarantee of quality and freshness.

You will see Terry Bremner at many running events here in BC. He is either participating or sharing Bremner’s truly pure juice that uses only the finest ingredients, not from concentrate and no additives or preservatives.

All Bremner’s juices are not only extremely tasty but provide many health benefits. Most consumers drink Bremner’s as part of their regular diet for this reason. Terry firmly believes in practising what he preaches and lives a healthy lifestyle, by always eating healthy & exercising.

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“Success can come by simply moving forward and dedicating yourself to your goals & ambitions.”

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HAIL is a made-in-Squamish carbohydrate and electrolyte drink mix that supports both athletes and the trails. $1 from each order helps to protect and maintain the trails through our partnership with SORCA.

HAIL is designed for endurance athletes and everyday adventurers. The light, easy-to-drink formula provides energy and hydration to fuel the most active outdoor enthusiasts. 

No caffeine, no artificial colours, just simple, functional ingredients to fuel your adventures.

You will find Hail carb + electrolyte drink at all the Trail Whisperer events.

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Our Official Photographers

Capturing their love of trail running on film has prompted these two talented photographers to provide sponsorship to Trail Whisperer events. Links to all the photos/videos they have taken may be found on our gallery pages. Check out the other type of photos they share by visiting their websites (click on the cards).

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Paul Shepski brings his love of ultra trail racing to the world of photography. He knows the dedication and perseverance it takes to run the trails and is now capturing that essence in others through his spectacular trail racing photos and videos. Paul’s love of the environment takes him to the least expected place on the trails to seize the best opportunity for a great photo of our racers. Do not panic…it is Paul, not a bear!

Check out Paul’s photos of your journey through any Trail Whisperer race. He captures the fun, the sense of accomplishment and even the moment of pain of trail racing. You will find a great photo to remember your race.

Paul has also produced some memorable videos of racers during the event. We look forward to more in the future.

Do not forget to check out Paul’s website where you will see the spectacular views from all the mountains he has climbed and photographed, the moments he has captured of racers giving their all and his love of environment in his brand and lifestyle photos.

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“I use photography to capture the spirit of trail running, the quiet moments before the start, the intensity of a climb, the relief and pride at the finish line.“
“Through authentic imagery, I want to make trail running feel accessible, inclusive, and inspiring.”

Hello my name is Callum Eastwood, I grew up in the local city of Port Moody, surrounded by forests and mountains that naturally draw people to the trails. With family roots in Burnley, I was raised with a deep appreciation for community, hard work, and the outdoors, values that shape how I approach my creative work today.

While I’ve never been a trail runner myself, running has always been part of my life. My mom is well known in the running community, and through her I’ve seen the strength, resilience, and connection that trail running creates. Being around races, training stories, and the people behind them gave me a unique perspective, not from inside the pack, but from the sidelines, observing the emotion, grit, and joy that make this sport so powerful.

My journey started with my grandpa’s camera, photographing animals in the backyard. What began as childhood curiosity turned into a passion for storytelling through images. Today, I use photography to capture the spirit of trail running, the quiet moments before the start, the intensity of a climb, the relief and pride at the finish line.

I may not be the one racing up the mountain, but I’m passionate about helping more people feel invited into the sport. Through authentic imagery, I want to make trail running feel accessible, inclusive, and inspiring. My goal is to highlight not just performance, but people, and to help grow a community that everyone feels they can be a part of.