Sponsors & Partners

SURF is the mission-driven community resource for ultra running and trail running in San Diego. SURF is a non-profit organization committed to serving the needs of the San Diego trail and ultra running community. SURF is dedicated to fostering positive growth in the community through education, athlete engagement, local race support, and trail maintenance.  

San Diego Trail Runners

Join San Diego Trail Runners for weekly group runs, race support, community support, and annual events! They have been supporting Black Mountain Trail Races for years by running the San Dieguito aid station.

Ultrabuds™ Run Club San Diego

Ultrabuds is a local trail and ultra running group based in San Diego. They offer weekly runs, race support, community support, and annual events. They’ll be continuing to support us by being in charge of the Carmel Valley Aid Station on our 50k course.

Best Day Brewing

Portal Coffee

Portal Coffee is a local San Diego coffee shop and roaster based in Little Italy. All registrants will receive a special discount and Portal Coffee has also donated beans for training runs and podium winners!

SWCHBAK

SWCHBAK is a woman-owned business and all products are made by athletes and nature enthusiasts with the idea to provide thoughtful products for the explorer in everyone. The community is the backbone of what we do and our purpose is to provide sustainable, functional, and fun products, made with passion.

Take 20% off with code BLKMTN20

Rabbit

Rabbit is a running apparel brand known for its high-quality products. They’ve generously donated items for our podium winners, and all 50k participants will receive a special Rabbit shirt. All entrants will also receive a 20% discount usable after the race.

Injinji

The ultra and trail running sock that helps prevent blisters and chafing! All runners will pick up their race packets from Injinji HQ before the race.

Skratch Labs

Our nutrition sponsor! They’re known for high-quality, high-energy liquid calories, chews, bars, and more! Our aid stations will be stocked with Skratch.

Moctezuma Photography

Ilian Moctezuma has been supporting Black Mountain with incredible race photography across all distances and spots all over the course. We are honored to continue to get to work with them in 2024!

Milestone Running

Your local one-stop running shoe and apparel store! https://milestonerunning.com/

NEWSI

The National Emergency Wildland Service Institute offers courses for community members who want to learn bystander emergency training and courses for medical professionals who wish to expand their wilderness medicine skills. NEWSI, and trained medical professionals, will be at Black Mountain to ensure runner safety.