Injinji Unveils 2026-2027 Athlete Team

May 21, 2026

A 35-Person Roster Created to Inspire and Elevate the Future of Endurance Sports

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 21, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Original Toesock Company, Injinji, is proud to announce its 2026-2027 athlete team, a diverse group of 35 standout individuals spanning trail, road, and ultrarunning, as well as hiking and mountain sports. Among this year’s roster are 12 returning athletes – such as 2024 Triple Crown Winner, Courtney Dauwalter; Tara Dower; Jeff Browning; and Mike Wardian along with an inspiring cohort of newcomers who represent the future of run and outdoors.

“We are so appreciative of the responses we received for this year’s 2026 Athlete Team. Each story is inspiring and showcases how the outdoors connects so many of us in unique ways,” stated Claire Kooperman, Director of Ecommerce and Operations at Injinji. “Our goal was to build a team that embodies this diversity and support athletes who are committed to performance, community, and the outdoors.”

Selected through Injinji’s competitive application process this past March, the 2026 team was chosen from over 550 applicants across the United States. A wide range of talent that included elite mountaineers, professional and community runners, and passionate leaders – showcasing the ever-expanding reach and vibrancy of the Injinji endurance community.

Throughout 2026 – 2027, Injinji’s Athlete Team will champion the brand by engaging in product testing, participating in local race activations, and leading community initiatives that connect and inspire runners and outdoor enthusiasts of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Known for its innovative five-toe sock design, Injinji remains dedicated to crafting products that enhance comfort, promote natural movement, and deliver performance across running, hiking, walking, and outdoors.

For more information about Injinji and the Injinji Athlete Team, visit Injinji.com.

Please direct media inquiries to Outside PR | injinji@outsidepr.com

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About Injinji:

Injinji, the innovator of The Original Performance Toesock, is a company dedicated to the health and performance of feet since 1999. By redesigning the basic structure and shape of a traditional sock, toesocks help to enhance the function and freedom of the foot while inside any shoe. Injinji strives to make the journey of life more comfortable and believes that whatever the athletic endeavor, there is a toesock to enhance the experience. Learn more at Injinji.com.