Langford Running Company Ltd., organizers of the GutBuster Trail Running Series, is offering exceptional and exclusive sponsorship opportunities for businesses wanting to positively associate themselves with the rapidly growing sport of trail running. Businesses that are committed to forming a strong and enduring partnership with the GutBuster Trail Running Series will be welcomed on our sponsorship team.

Joining the GutBuster sponsorship team will give outstanding year-round exposure to thousands of outdoor enthusiasts as we are the only company on Vancouver Island to offer five exciting and challenging off-road races in one calendar year. As a result, our continuous promotional efforts will peak five times (April to September), providing our sponsors excellent publicity. We are committed to working with our sponsors to develop quality promotional initiatives that will truly maximize this unique business exposure.

Langford Running Company has an extensive and successfully proven promotional plan ready to launch for the 2008 season which includes: media promotions, internet marketing, print advertising, on-site visibility, and consumer promotions. There are three remaining levels of sponsorship to choose from depending on your budget and needs. Our marketing efforts will reach thousands of adventurers -- this is your chance to partner with us to directly tap into this highly coveted demographic.

If you would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities and learn more about the benefits please contact:

Nick Walker or Mark Nelson, Race Directors
p: 250.391.7373
westshore@frontrunners.ca

WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE GUTBUSTER?

The following demographic statistics are taken from the participants of the 2003 GutBuster Trail Running Series:

Growth of the GutBuster:
2001 - 1 race, 44 racers
2002 - 3 races, 180 racers
2003 - 3 races, 390 racers
2004 - 3 races, 500+ racers 2005 - 5 races, 650 racers
2006 - 4 races, 900 racers
2007 - 4 races, 900 racers

Average age: 34

Age Brackets:
18-24 - 8%
25-30 - 14%
31-35 - 20%
36-40 - 15%
41-50 - 26%
51+ - 17%

Gender:
Male: 59%
Female:41%

Source: Mind Over Mountain Event Co.

Average Household Income:
62% - $75,000 +·
27% - $56,000 +
9% - $96,000 +

Source: American Sports Data, Inc

© 2008 GutBuster Trail Run Series