Sponsors

This event wouldn't be possible without the support of our generous sponsors, media partners and suppliers! Please read about how they are helping the San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half and visit their websites. We thank them and hope you will too!

Title Sponsor

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  San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half athletes will receive the "red carpet" treatment from the City of San Luis Obispo hoteliers who have taken the Title Sponsor mantle. Their proud of this city and their properties. The doors of hospitality are wide open and waiting for you. See a list of the great accommodations on our Where To Stay Page. And, welcome to "The Happiest Place in America."

Official Sponsors

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  Dignity Health of the Central Coast is recognized for the highest quality hospitals, physicians from the top medical schools, and services including primary care offices, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced laboratories and imaging centers, and a comprehensive home health service; all recognized for quality, safety and service. Each of our hospitals, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center, provide exceptional services for athletes and the whole community.

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  Jamba Juice is a San Luis Obispo original. Founded as the Juice Club in 1990, the original store is located on Chorro Street near the Cal Poly campus. From those humble beginnings, Jamba Juice has grown into a favorite destination for better-for-you beverages and foods, making its way into hearts and neighborhoods across the globe with more than 750 locations. Linda Ozawa Olds, owner and operator for the Central Coast Jamba’s and 20 year Juice Club veteran, is training with Team in Training and will run her first marathon at the Inaugural San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half. Passionate about helping this community and others live healthier lives, she has formed Team Jamba and you're invited to join the team to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society battle cancer. Linda hopes to see you at the event and in the stores in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, and Paso Robles!

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  Rick Engineering Company is a multi-disciplined planning, design, and engineering corporation. With seven offices located in California and Arizona, we have been committed, since our founding in 1955, to enriching the lives of communities throughout the Southwest. We have received numerous awards for our work, based on our cost-effective designs that remain sensitive to the environment and people for whom these projects serve. Please visit www.rickengineering.com for more information.

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  The iconic Madonna Inn was built by Alex & Phyllis Madonna more than 50 years ago. It started with 12 rooms and now encompasses 110 unique rooms, several dining areas, an Expo Center, Spa and meeting room space. Adorned in pink, it is a American classic and a San Luis Obispo legacy run by family to this day. The SLO Life Expo will come to life in the front field acreage on the property ground, below the majestic Cerro San Luis (aka Madonna Mountain).

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  Pinnacle Training Systems is a leader in providing quality training to athletes of all levels. Pinnacle was founded and is owned by Felicia Gomez, PhD., a professor of Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition at Fresno State University. In addition to training, Pinnacle offers weight-loss and nutrition programs. Tara Kulikov manages programs in San Luis Obispo and the company offers online training and classes in conjunction with the SLO Marathon + Half.

Suppliers

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  Portland, Oregon-based Greenlayer is a sports apparel company, founded by two Ironman Triathletes. Greenlayer offers one of the industry’s largest selections of environmentally-responsible performance apparel for running, multisport, and training. Greenlayer produces an innovative collection of sustainable apparel technologies that have made them a leader in the grassroots channels of running, training, and multisport. Greenlayer is the Official Merchandiser of the San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half

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  Meathead Movers is proud to support the first annual SLO Marathon! Since our student-athlete movers are the only movers in the country who jog when not carrying anything, running is a huge part of our culture. Evan Steed, who co-founded Meathead at age 15 with his brother, Aaron, will be out on the course completing his fourth half marathon. Move it, Evan, Move it!

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  SportPhoto has been capturing Marathon and Half Marathon memories for more than 30 years at large races across the country. Whether it's your first race or your 50th, make the moment last a lifetime with a SLO Marathon momento from SportPhoto.

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  It takes an Army of volunteers to make an event of this magnitude happen and the SLO Marathon is happy to partner with The Registration System (TRS), the premiere management system.

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  All Signs and Graphics is locally owned and operated by the father-daughter team of Rick Fargo and Annie Farrell. We produce all types of signs, and we specialize in large-format digital printing including banners and UV printed rigid signs. Whether you need a temporary sign or a permanent sign, we've got you covered! Graphic design services also available.

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  Culligan Water on the Central Coast is a third generation locally owned and operated water treatment company. We specialize in bottled water delivery and in providing environmentally friendly softwater. If you have hard water, bad tasting water, smelly water, iron stains, or any other water problem, we have a solution. Today, Culligan continues efforts to bring the purest, softest, cleanest water into homes, offices, restaurants, and industrial facilities. Our complete line of water softeners, water filtration systems, commercial and industrial water treatment solutions, drinking water systems, whole-house filtration systems and bottled water delivery set the standard in the water treatment industry.

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  Ernie Ball was the first to offer rock strings with the creation of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom-Gauge single strings. The Ernie Ball Company also produces Music Man guitars and basses, volume pedals, and other accessories. The company's strings and accessories are available in more than 6,000 music stores throughout the U.S. The company also exports to 110 countries. For more information, contact the Ernie Ball company at (800) 543-2255, or visit their website at www.ernieball.com.

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  Out of the vineyards of California¹s central coast, Firestone Walker Brewing Company has grown to become an authentic regional craft brewer. We integrate traditional brewing disciplines, a fascination with wooden barrels and a passion for brewing to create some of the most awarded craft brews in the world. We believe our commitment to balanced and unique beers has helped fuel the revolution in taste that is sweeping across America.

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  Left Coast T-Shirt Company is a premier supplier of custom imprinted apparel and promotional products. Located in San Luis Obispo CA, we offer in-house production for screenprinting and embroidery and are known for having exceptional customer service and attention to detail while also having fair, straight forward pricing. In short, we are easy to work with and the best value around! Whether you are starting your own clothing line or making souvenir shirts for your family reunion or needing custom mouse pads for that corporate giveaway, Left Coast T-Shirt Company is committed to providing superior quality goods and the best service anywhere.

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  The runners choice, Michelob Ultra is a golden color, low-carb, American style light lager that has refreshing body, finish and is only 95 calories.

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  San Luis Sports Therapy provides wide-access to an active lifestyle through services efficiently delivered by able professionals in a friendly atmosphere as part of the communities served. The team is comprised of members from diverse backgrounds including board certified, doctoral educated practitioners all striving to improve the lives of those they touch.

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  The SLO Vespa Boutique is located in the heart of scenic California’s Central Coast. We carry the full line of Vespa and Piaggio scooters along with accessories for yourself and your scooter such as helmets, gloves, jackets, fun gifts, top cases, baskets, drink holders, chrome racks, windshields, covers, and much more.

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  Since its establishment 28 years ago, Aqua Systems, Inc. has gained the reputation of being the most recognized and esteemed laundry, ware wash, housekeeping, and food processing consultants on the Central Coast. Our dedicated servicemen are coached and trained to be knowledgeable, hard working, and honest as they strive to meet our customer’s needs.

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  At Fluid Sports Nutrition, we believe in challenging ourselves, the industry, and you to be better. We believe that when athletes pair hard work with the right nutrition, they create a combination that is seldom beatable. We call ourselves a sports nutrition company, but our customers get more than nutrition. You get the tools you need to do what you love. Our tools help you stay hydrated, energized, focused, and feeling great again tomorrow.

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  Central Coast Industries is a family owned and operated company dedicated to providing our customers with reliable equipment and service. Our traditional family values ensure a positive workplace for our employees that in turn is reflected in our customers overall satisfaction.

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  Clif Bar & Company is a leading maker of nutritious and organic foods and drinks for people on-the-go, including CLIF® Bar energy bar, LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®; and CLIF Kid®, Nourishing Kids in Motion®. Focused on sports nutrition and healthy snacks, the employee and family-owned company is committed to sustaining its business, brands, people, community and the planet. For more information on Clif Bar & Company, please visit www.clifbar.com, check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/clifbar and follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/clifbar.

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  Beach Butlerz brings luxury to Central California beaches. Our Butlers will set up oakwood beach chairs underneath a luxury super wide beach umbrella for you to relax in and even build a roaring bonfire for you to enjoy a spectacular sunset. All you have to do is show up. 805.878.4282

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  Club 24 offers the Central Coast a world-class fitness health club. Our topnotch facility is open 24 hrs a day and has state-of-the art equipment, friendly staff, and an outstanding management team to help you achieve your fitness goals. Our mission is to enhance the lives of our members by providing them with outstanding personal services in an atmosphere filled with comfort and energy. Our professional staff is guided by a belief in member service and our knowledge and experience enables us to deliver this with passion and dedication to every member.

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  For over 20 years Silverado Stages has been providing safe, efficient, and affordable transportation across the Western States. We currently service the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento Valley, the greater Los Angeles area, and the Central Coast. With one of the most modern fleets in the industry, Silverado is well equipped to serve your transportation needs.

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Media Sponsors

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  The San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half is proud to partner with NBC Affiliate KSBY - Home to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London

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  Krush offers up wine country eclectic music from sponsor American General Media. Follow afternoon DJ Suzanne Schonig's quest to run her first Half Marathon.

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  KJUG Radio features the best of Country Music on the Central Coast and our friend, DJ Pepper Daniels. Follow his journey of training for the San Luis Obispo Half Marathon, his first, hopefully not his last.

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  KZOZ is rockin' the house every day and working on getting listeners to participant in the Marathon Weekend. We're hoping to convince DJ Dusty Rhodes to run. We hear he's pretty good.

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  Q104 cranks out classic rock daily, a sweet playlist for those cruisin' workouts.

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  SLO LIFE Magazine celebrates the great living known by local on the Central Coast as “the SLO Life.” Every issue is jam-packed with inspirational stories about local residents, awe-inspiring photography, as well as tips and hints for living the SLO Life to its fullest. Unique insights powerful and imagery combine to make SLO LIFE Magazine the most loved publication on the Central Coast. If you live, work, or play here this is a must-have! Subscriptions are available at www.slolifemagazine.com/subscribe