Presenting Partner : PUMA
We are proud to welcome back PUMA as Title Sponsor/Partner of the PUMA Hawkshead Trail Race and Challenge. This is the third year running that PUMA have sponsored the Hawkshead Trails events. Their lightweight PUMA Trailfox shoe is ideal for running the course, and will be available for puchase on the day. They also have other quality running shoes and apparel, log on to www.pumarunning.com to find out more.
Presenting Partner : Bridgedale
Bridgedale - Creators of the most advanced sock range in the UK market, are presenting partner/sponsor of the Bridgedale Sport Trails™ at each of the 2008 Lakeland Trails™ venues.
Main Partner : Cumbria Vision
The Lakeland Trails™ team have been awarded an Events Development Fund grant by the regional development agency Cumbria Vision, to help towards raising the standard of the Lakeland Trails™ to a national and international level. www.cumbriavision.org
Media Partner : TrailRunning.co.uk
Check out the great new trailrunning.co.uk website for all the UK's trail running and walking events. Enter online for the Lakeland Trails™, and pick up news stories as they happen. www.trailrunning.co.uk
Performance Partner : Coniston Corporate Embroidery
Our Lakeland Trails™ technical T shirts along with all the quality cotton finisher's T shirts at the events were all printed by local company Coniston Corporate Embroidery. Why not try them out for a quote ? No job too small or too large, go to www.corporate-embroidery.co.uk or phone them on 015394 41360
Performance Partner : SCK Web Works
Lake District website designers www.sck-webworks.co.uk are a young, dynamic company offering a complete web design and hosting service. The new look Lakeland Trails™ website has been designed by them.
Performance Partner : Lakeland Hideaways Cottages
For a long weekend getaway, to week long cottage rentals, Lakeland Hideaways Cottages have some lovely property all over the Lake District on their books. Their head office is in The Square in Hawkshead village, you can book online through their website www.lakeland-hideaways.co.uk
Performance Partner : The Sun Inn
Located right next to the start line, The Sun Inn has lovely accommodation, great beers and great food. Pop down Saturday evening after the event for the band www.suninn.co.uk
Performance Partner : Collins and Butterworth Pharmacy
Located in Hawkshead village, adjacent to the Square, the Pharmacy offers sports injury related product and a great digital photo service. Call in for any last minute running repairs www.hawksheadpharmacy.co.uk
Performance Partner : Poppi Red
Located in Hawkshead village square, almost next to the start line, great coffee, tea and food, and a must in the morning before your competition www.poppi-red.co.uk
Performance Partner : Hawkshead Relish
Located in Hawkshead village square, award winning Hawkshead Relish has mouth watering preserves and goodies. Pop in and have a look around www.hawksheadrelish.com
Performance Partner : The Kings Arms Hotel
Located in Hawkshead village square, this traditional village pub boasts superb beer, food and accommodation www.kingsarmshawkshead.co.uk
Performance Partner : The Queens Head Hotel
Located in Hawkshead village square, a warm welcome awaits with a great range of beers, food and accommodation www.queensheadhotel.co.uk
Event Management : VO2 Max Events
The team behind all the Lakeland Trails™ events - check out our website www.vo2max.co.uk
Support Partner : Lakes Aquarium
Plenty of fishy family friendly fun at the new-look Lakes Aquarium www.lakesaquarium.co.uk
Support Partner : Windermere Lakes Cruises
Enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere www.windermere-lakescruises.co.uk
Support Partner : Go Ape, Grizedale
Fantastic family fun high in the trees in Grizedale forest, only four miles from Hawkshead village www.goape.co.uk
Event Caterers
Hot Coal Catering Company - A Kendal based catering company offering a range of sausages and burgers cooked over Lakeland charcoal. All our meat products are made from Cumbrian reared stock and made by award winning butchers Lakes Speciality Foods of Staveley
Great Northern Carvery - A Carlisle based catering company, designed for people to enjoy good, locally sourced food. We source beef and pork from local farms and bread is sourced locally and sandwiches served in biodegradable packaging
English Lakes Ice Cream and Creperie - A Carlisle based catering company with award winning English Lakes ice cream, and delicious crepes made with eggs from our own farm
Cafe 2 U - A Lancaster based outfit, offering "the supreme bean machine" with invigorating hot drinks all served in biodegradable cups. Cafe Latte, Cappucino, Flat White, Americano, Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Espresso and Tea
For general questions please email the VO2 Max Team.
