Ready for an extraordinary summer 2023 of trail running? Starting today, mountain endurance specialist DYNAFIT is looking for passionate runners for the DYNAFIT Trail Hero Program. Awaiting the winners is a season full of races and events, exciting projects, a fantastic community and an exclusive peek at the world of DYNAFIT.
The company also will outfit runners selected with highly technical performance equipment so they can give their best on the trials. In addition, the brand’s experts and athletes will be there for them, offering experience and expertise.
In return, the Trail Heroes will share their experiences and passion with the community.
The application period for the 2023 DYNAFIT Trail Hero Program kicks off today. Participants can be interested recreation athletes, 18 or older, not under a comparable sponsorship agreement, from Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and the United States.
Trail Heroes from each country will be selected by mid-April and are then a part of that country’s team for a year. During this time, they can look forward to various challenges, starting positions at races, photo shoots, as well as country-specific benefits and special terms and conditions, among other things. In return, candidates allow a look through their social media at their training, gear, and experiences.
The success of the program proves DYNAFIT right: In 2017, the mountain sports expert started its search for the first Trail Hero. In the meantime, the program has established itself internationally. For the 2022 trail season, the brand counted about a thousand applications.
The DYNAFIT Trail Hero Program also has proved itself to be a springboard for impressive career starts, such as that of Rosanna Buchauer, 32. In 2017, she laid the foundation for her career on the international race circuit. Today, she is part of the DYNAFIT Athlete Team, counts among one of the best trail running women in Germany, and in 2022 participated in the Trail Running World Championships in Thailand as well as took fifth place in the CCC at the legendary UTMB.
Become a Trail Hero – Here’s how it works: Interested runners can apply between Feb. 1 and March 31, at dynafit.com/trailheroes. Even athletes who already have been part of the DYNAFIT Trail Hero Team can apply again. Required for the application are:
- Personal data
- Social media accounts including Strava
- A short statement of motivation
- One action photo, and one headshot
- Where applicable, details about current sponsorship agreements
- Special projects, races, & athletic achievements
More information can be found at dynafit.com/trailheroes.
