Premier Ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter Partners with Näak Through 2029 Season to Strengthen Ultra-Mindset

February 4, 2026

OGDEN, Utah (February 4, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — World-renowned ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter has partnered with Näak, making the Canadian sports nutrition brand her official fuel sponsor for the 2026 season. Näak and Dauwalter share a passion for the “Ultra-Mindset,” and through this partnership Dauwalter will be using Näak fuel to further enhance the mindset during her training, racing, and life. The “Ultra Mindset” is the belief that “ultra” isn’t just a distance—it’s a way of thinking. It’s about resilience, commitment, and showing up when things get hard, whether that’s in a race, in training, or in everyday life. “Näak’s brand matches my own personal ethos so well,” says Dauwalter. “Their commitment to sustainability and supporting the trail-running community are values I can stand behind every single day. I’m so happy to join their team this season.”

Through the athlete partnership Näak’s Boost Energy gels, and Ultra Energy gels, waffles, purees, and bars will fuel Dauwalter’s training and racing, all across the globe. Additionally, a signature product, combining Dauwalter’s favorite flavors and fuel consistencies, between the athlete and brand is being discussed.

Based in Leadville, Colo, Dauwalter is widely recognized as one of the best trail-runners in the world and has dozens of podium finishes, including race wins and course records at some of World’s largest trail-races, events like the Hardrock 100, Western States Endurance Run, and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB).“I’m beyond excited to work with Courtney again,” comments Näak U.S. Country Manager, Mike Ambrose. “She’s such an inspiration in the running community, and I couldn’t be happier about the partnership.”

“Näak Boost Gels taste delicious, and are really easy to get down,” remarks Dauwalter. “They totally put a pep in my step to keep climbing, keep pushing, and keep moving forward.” Launched on the heels of the successful Ultra Energy™ line, Boost Energy™ is a sustainable high-carb fuel crafted to be exceptionally easy to digest and provide fast-acting energy in a 2:1 glucose-fructose ratio for high intensity training and racing efforts. The Boost Energy™ recipes include only high-quality and sustainable ingredients, like agave syrup, beet sugar, and tapioca starch, providing the most efficient energy boost, with the most minimal environmental impact possible.

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About Näak

Näak was born in Canada with one mission: to build the most efficient and sustainable fuel for endurance sports. It’s all based on one radical idea. Long lasting energy powered by high quality and sustainable ingredients. Performance and sustainability. Today, Näak makes sports nutrition for pro athletes and first milers alike, for vertical runners and 100-milers, outdoor lovers and explorers, that helps you go longer and farther. Thousands of professional and amateur athletes depend on Näak to explore new playgrounds and redefine what is physically possible. Näak is distributed in 300 stores in North America, Europe and Asia.