• Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Running Shoes

2019 Skechers Performance LA Marathon: Skechers is back as LA Marathon sponsor, from Sporting Goods Business

RBR AdminbyRBR Admin
March 23, 2019
0
0 0
0
SHARES
3
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Skechers is the iconic Southern California brand of footwear, based in Manhattan Beach, CA. Founded in 1992 by Robert Greenberg and his son, Micheal Greenberg, the company had sales of $4.64 billion in 2018. Skechers makes overr 3,000 different models of footwear. Their use of celebrity advertising has caught notice of many Americans as Skechers is now the 4th largest footwear brand in the U.S.

Screen-Shot-2019-03-21-at-10.46.24-AM-1156x640.pngSkechers LA Marathon special model, photo by Skechers

RelatedPosts

AI and Running, Part 2: AI Affects User Research & Product Design

For Shoe Geeks, the 2023 On running Cloud Monster, a remarkedly cushioned shoe

For Shoe Geeks, the Brooks Hyperion Max, great fast ride, great road shoe for the new age…

They began their journey into performance running with their signing of Meb Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the marathon. Since 2009, Meb has won NYC, took 4th in London Olympics and won the Boston Marathon in 2014. Meb signed with Skechers in December 2011 after the non renewal of Mr. Keflezighi’s contract with Nike.

Meb began a second running career with Skechers. His fans waited in lines at any expo he visited. Selfies abound of Meb and fans, young and old. And this opened doors for Skechers. Seeing Meb in Skechers and, also Kara Goucher, opened the brand to runners, who are both creatures of comfort and habit. During his time at Skechers (who renewed his contract ), has used the well known athlete, as a draw to bring consumers to their booths.

On Saturrdary, March 23, 2019, Meb signed autographs and took selfies with his fans and Skechers consumers. Watch for the RBR interview tomorrow with Meb.

Skechers completed their fifth year as a sponsor with Chevron Houston in 2019, and completes their 4th year as LA Marathon sponsor on March 24, 2019.

Skechers Performance is returning as the title sponsor for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 24.

Skechers will offer exclusive race-branded merchandise to runners as well as fans. The race will feature the return of 2016 and 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon winner Weldon Kirui.

“Now in our fourth year as title sponsor, we are proud to host more than 24,000 runners from across the United States and more than 60 countries, who will join us in bringing this monumental event to life,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “From first-time marathoners to seasoned runners and elite athletes to all the fans and supporters, we look forward to the camaraderie and enthusiasm that this race creates for Southern California. And we’ll be watching Skechers elite athlete Weldon Kirui when he runs Sunday to attempt a record third victory on this iconic course.”

Visitors to the Skechers Performance booth at the Health & Fitness EXPO in the Los Angeles Convention Center will have the opportunity to meet Weldon, as well as four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi on Saturday, March 23 at 11 AM. Meb will also be signing his new inspirational book, 26 Marathons: What I’ve Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life From Each Marathon I’ve Run (Rodale Books), which will be available for purchase.

A collection of exclusive race-themed and inspired footwear and apparel will be offered at the EXPO. Influenced by the colors of LA’s top sports teams, the collection includes limited edition pairs of Skechers GO RUN Forza 3 and Skechers GO RUN Ride 7â„¢. Additionally, a new color of the Skechers GO RUN Razor 3 Hyper will debut and be available for purchase at the EXPO – this new training and racing style features an innovative Hyper Burst midsole and was recently named Editors’ Choice by Runner’s World. The collection is currently available on Skechers.com and at select Skechers retail stores in the Los Angeles area.

A two-time champion of the Los Angeles Marathon, Weldon was born and raised in Kenya and is one of the most accomplished distance runners in the world. His marathon personal best of 2:09:06 was set at the Eindhoven Marathon in the Netherlands and his wins include the Kass Marathon (Kenya National Championship in Eldoret) and the California International Marathon in Sacramento. Weldon has also been the champion of the AFC San Diego Half Marathon in California and the Krems Half Marathon in Austria, setting his personal record at that distance in a time of 61:10. When in Los Angeles, Weldon works with “Students Run LA”–a program for at-risk high school students who learn goal-setting and character development while receiving adult mentoring and improved health by training to run the LA Marathon.

The first Skechers GO RUN model was worn by Meb Keflezighi in 2011.

Image courtesy Skechers

Original link: https://sgbonline.com/skechers-returns-as-sponsor-of-la-marathon/

Author

  • RBR Admin
    RBR Admin

    View all posts

Previous Post

Bukowiecki beats Walsh in the 2019 Shot Put wars

Next Post

Big names must compete at South African Nationals

RBR Admin

RBR Admin

Similar Post

USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, complete results, May 26-27, 2023, by World Athletics Results Services
2023 WAContinentalTourGold

USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, complete results, May 26-27, 2023, by World Athletics Results Services

May 28, 2023
Oregon 22 World Champs, Day One: An Historic Beginning, Eugene’s Dream Becomes a Reality
2023 Wanda Diamond League

World Champions Gudaf, Ingebrigtsen, El Bakkali and Korir highlight the Rabat Diamond League

May 28, 2023
Coffee with Larry, Review of LA Grand Prix, day 1, Preview of LA Grand Prix, Day 2, review of LA Grand Prix Presser

Coffee with Larry, Review of LA Grand Prix, day 1, Preview of LA Grand Prix, Day 2, review of LA Grand Prix Presser

May 28, 2023
Coffee With Larry, Bermuda GP on Sunday, Night of 10,000m PBs on Saturday, Witness the wonder story #30!

2023 RunBlogRun Spring Training for the Middle Distances, 800m to 5,000 meters, Saturday is race day!

May 28, 2023
2023 RunBlogRun Spring Training for the Middle Distances, 800m to 5,000m, Week Eleven, Day 3, Wednesday is recovery day

2023 RunBlogRun Spring Training for the Middle Distances, 800m to 5,000m, Week Eleven, Day 5, Friday is for recovery…

May 27, 2023
Coffee With Larry, Live from Luskin Conference Center, the day 1 of USATF LA Grand Prix is upon us!

Coffee With Larry, Live from Luskin Conference Center, the day 1 of USATF LA Grand Prix is upon us!

May 27, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to RunBlogRun's Global News Feed

Wake up to RunBlogRun’s news in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed about the Sport you love.

*we hate spam as much as you do

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

July 5, 2022
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

July 17, 2022
2022 USATF Outdoor Champs: Melissa Jefferson takes the Women’s 100m title in windy 10.69!

The curious case of Sha’Carri Richardson: How can the sprinter turn around her career?

February 8, 2023

(RBR Archives) Coaching 101: Warm Up & Cool Down for the Jumps, by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder

April 1, 2022
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

6
Asafa Powell, Considering Longevity in Sprinting

The RunBlogrun Interview: Asafa Powell

5
2022 Munich Diary, Day Five, a Great Friday Night

2023 European Athletics Indoor Champs, The Women’s 60m, who will win the final tonight?

5
TCS New York City Marathon Broadcast to be Available in More Than 530 Million Homes Around the World on Sunday, November 6

RunblogRun Editorial: The Sorry State of Running Television Coverage, by Peter Abraham, note by Larry Eder

4
USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, complete results, May 26-27, 2023, by World Athletics Results Services

USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, complete results, May 26-27, 2023, by World Athletics Results Services

May 28, 2023
Oregon 22 World Champs, Day One: An Historic Beginning, Eugene’s Dream Becomes a Reality

World Champions Gudaf, Ingebrigtsen, El Bakkali and Korir highlight the Rabat Diamond League

May 28, 2023
Coffee with Larry, Review of LA Grand Prix, day 1, Preview of LA Grand Prix, Day 2, review of LA Grand Prix Presser

Coffee with Larry, Review of LA Grand Prix, day 1, Preview of LA Grand Prix, Day 2, review of LA Grand Prix Presser

May 28, 2023
Coffee With Larry, Bermuda GP on Sunday, Night of 10,000m PBs on Saturday, Witness the wonder story #30!

2023 RunBlogRun Spring Training for the Middle Distances, 800m to 5,000 meters, Saturday is race day!

May 28, 2023

Popular Stories

  • USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

    Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The curious case of Sha’Carri Richardson: How can the sprinter turn around her career?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • (RBR Archives) Coaching 101: Warm Up & Cool Down for the Jumps, by Roy Stevenson, note by Larry Eder

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Oregon 22 World Athletics Champs: False Starts reconsidered

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Recent Tweets

Next Post

Big names must compete at South African Nationals

runblogrun

RunBlogRun comments on the global world of athletics, sports & ethics, and the Olympic movement. @runblogrun

Browse by Category

Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Home page
  • My Account
  • Sample Page

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

Select a password for yourself. (minimum length of 8)

Paste here the user biography.

Provide here the twitter screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the instagram screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the facebook profile URL. i.e. http://www.facebook.com/RunBlogRun

Provide here the linkedin profile URL. i.e. https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-eder-5497253

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist