Grüns Signs On as Official Daily Nutrition Partner for the Vacation Races Series and Three Key Motiv Sports Events

February 20, 2026

Sampling activations will take place at events including Bay to Breakers, the 2XU Long Beach Marathon, the Surf City Marathon, the Zion Half Marathon and the Yosemite Half Marathon

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (February 20, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Motiv Sports and Vacation Races, a North American leader in mass participation events, has announced a new collaboration with Grüns. The brand will serve as the Official Daily Nutrition Partner for all 15 Vacation Races events and three keystone Motiv Sports events: the Surf City Marathon, Bay to Breakers and the Long Beach Marathon. Through this new partnership, thousands of runners, supporters and spectators will have the opportunity to sample and learn more about Grüns’ line of popular daily nutritional gummies.

“Whether they’re a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, every individual who takes part in our events has made an investment in their health to reach the start line. Products like Grüns make it easy for them to fit more healthy habits into their busy lives, and arrive happier and more prepared at the starting line,” said Bryan Rickards, commercial sales manager, North America, for Motiv Sports. “This partnership is a perfect fit, and Grüns’ support of our athletes will empower them to improve their health and wellness during race weekend and beyond.”

As participants and their support teams experience the expo at each event, they’ll have a chance to try different flavors of Grüns Superfoods Greens Gummies, which feature 60+ ingredients, including whole-food fruits and vegetables, 21 essential vitamins and minerals, adaptogens, antioxidants, prebiotics, super mushrooms and 6 grams of fiber per serving. Grüns reports that 35,000 research publications support these ingredients, offering users benefits such as gut health, immunity, energy, brain health, whole-body wellness, and more.

These sampling activations will take place at some of the largest and most popular races in the country, including Bay to Breakers, the 2XU Long Beach Marathon, the Surf City Marathon, the Zion Half Marathon and the Yosemite Half Marathon.

“Even the most dedicated runners have gaps in their nutrition,” said Sam Temmins, brand manager at Grüns. “Working together with Motiv Sports and Vacation Races means that these athletes, whether everyday or elite, will have new tools to reach their health and fitness goals on and off the race course.”

For more information about Vacation Races and to stay up to date on the rebranding launch, visit www.vacationraces.com and follow the event on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. For more information on Motiv Sports, visit MotivSports.com.

ABOUT VACATION RACES

Vacation Races is a premier organizer of destination half marathons, ultra marathons, and trailfests in North America, offering participants the opportunity to race in some of the most scenic locations in the United States and beyond. With events set against the backdrop of iconic national parks and breathtaking landscapes, Vacation Races provides runners with unforgettable racing experiences and memorable adventures.

ABOUT MOTIV SPORTS

Vacation Races was acquired by Motiv Sports in 2024. Motiv Sports is a North American leader in mass participation events, dedicated to empowering individuals of all fitness levels to pursue and achieve their goals. From local favorites to destination races, our portfolio of 11 iconic endurance events brings communities together through the shared experience of forward motion. We create, market, and deliver world-class running events that inspire, challenge, and connect participants year-round—both on the course and through digital engagement. At Motiv Sports, we believe that every step forward matters, and we’re committed to building inclusive, supportive environments where people can thrive through movement. For more information, visit MotivSports.com.

ABOUT GRÜNS

Grüns makes ‘eating your greens’ easy with third-party tested, comprehensive daily nutrition gummies. Its best-selling Superfood Greens Gummies taste sweet and fruity but deliver the benefits of a greens powder, multivitamin, and prebiotic in one convenient, travel-friendly pack. Grüns helps fill critical nutrient gaps with 60+ ingredients, including 21 essential vitamins and minerals, 6g of fiber per serving, and more. It’s a once-daily habit that supports gut health, immunity, energy, brain health, and whole-body wellness, without extra effort. To learn more, visit gruns.co or follow @grunsdaily on social.