Austin International Half Partners with Bare Performance Nutrition as Official Hydration and Gel
Runners to Benefit from BPN’s On-Course Hydration, Nutrition, and Expo Engagement
The Austin International Half, formerly named the 3M Half Marathon, is proud to announce Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) as the official on-course hydration and gel provider for the 2025 event. Known for their commitment to high-quality, performance-driven nutrition, BPN will be supplying their premium electrolytes and Go Gels at key locations throughout the course, ensuring that participants have the fuel they need to perform at their best on the point to point course. The Austin International Half takes place January 19, 2025 on MLK weekend.
Runners will find BPN’s electrolytes available at all eight aid stations strategically positioned along the course. Additionally, BPN’s Go Gels will be featured at the designated Energy Zone, providing runners with a quick, convenient source of carbohydrates to sustain their energy levels during the race.
“Austin, Texas – BPN’s home, the city we have built a community in and where we found a love for running. Since 2020, we have been fueling runners all over Austin and have been on a mission to create endurance products specifically formulated to meet the unique demands of endurance athletes. In 2025, BPN will be the official race day gel and hydration sponsor of the Austin International Half. To us at BPN, this is more than sponsoring a race – it is about supporting our home and community”, stated Nick Bare, BPN Founder and CEO.
In addition to fueling runners on the course, BPN will be providing samples of their BPN Endurance products in participant swag bags, allowing all runners to experience their industry leading endurance supplements first hand. Participants will pick up their swag bag at the Health and Fitness Expo January 17-18, 2025 at Palmer Events Center. The expo is open to the general public as well to engage with BPN in their activation space along with other health and fitness brands.
“We are thrilled to partner with Bare Performance Nutrition, a brand that aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting athletes with the best resources available,” said Megan Frausto, Partnership Manager of the Austin International Half. “Their products are trusted by top athletes across the country, and we know our runners will benefit from the quality hydration and nutrition BPN brings to the race.”
The Austin International Half, formerly the 3M Half Marathon, is renowned as one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the world. Runners will enjoy a predominantly downhill, point-to-point route that highlights some of Austin’s most iconic locations. The race starts in north Austin and finishes downtown near the majestic Texas State Capitol. Participants can choose to run the half solo or as part of a two person relay team. Registration can be completed online.
About the Austin International Half: The Austin International Half, formerly the 3M Half Marathon, has been one of Austin’s premier running events since its establishment in 1995. With a reputation for its fast and picturesque course, the race attracts runners of all levels from around the world. Organized by High Five Events, the Austin International Half is a celebration of athleticism, determination, and the vibrant running community in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit DownhillToDowntown.com.
About BPN: Our vision is to fuel performance and elevate athletic potential. We obsess over equipping people with the highest quality fuel, authentic creativity, and a team of committed people to Go One More. We are a brand for the committed. Those unwavering in the pursuit of their goals — never accepting mediocrity.
