Congratulations to Our Mount to Coast Shoe Giveaway Winners!

Apr 2
2 min read

We're excited to announce the winners of our March 2026 Mount to Coast shoe giveaway! Two lucky participants from each of our 2026 races will be running in premium ultramarathon footwear trusted by world record holders.

The Winners

Sparks Backyard Ultra (June 2026):

Jenny Weaver - Women's Winner
Robert Padan - Men's Winner

Biggest Little Ultra (October 2026):

Terri Gray - Women's Winner
Steve Kissell - Men's Winner

Congratulations to all four winners! You'll each receive a pair of Mount to Coast ultrarunning shoes: the same footwear worn by athletes who've shattered world records and dominated at Badwater® 135.

BONUS: We're Doing It Again!

Here's the exciting news: Mount to Coast's support of our races has been so strong that they've donated FOUR MORE pairs of shoes for another giveaway!

All paid participants who register by April 30, 2026, will be automatically entered to win.

That means if you didn't win this round, you have another chance. And if you haven't registered yet? Sign up by the end of April and you're in!

We'll announce the April winners in early May.

About Mount to Coast

Mount to Coast creates performance footwear specifically engineered for long-distance running. Their shoes have powered:

Meg Eckert's women's 6-day world record (603 miles)
Matthieu Bonne's 48-hour world record (301 miles)
23.2% of Badwater® 135 competitors

Winners will be contacted directly to arrange shoe selection and sizing. Whether you choose the flagship R1 road shoe or the T1 trail shoe, you'll be running in footwear designed specifically for ultramarathon performance.

Thank You, Mount to Coast

We're incredibly grateful to Mount to Coast for their generous sponsorship and continued support of our races. Donating not just four, but EIGHT pairs of premium shoes demonstrates their genuine commitment to the ultrarunning community, including our elite athletes, as well as everyday runners and walkers pushing their personal limits.

This level of partnership is what makes the Biggest Little Ultra and Sparks Backyard Ultra special. Quality sponsors like Mount to Coast help us create better experiences for every participant.

How to Enter the April Giveaway

Simply register for either the Sparks Backyard Ultra (June 2026) or the Biggest Little Ultra (October 2026) by April 30, 2026.

That's it! All paid registrants—including those who've already signed up—will be automatically entered.

See You at the Starting Line

Congratulations again to Jenny, Robert, Terri, and Steve! We can't wait to see you crushing your goals in your new Mount to Coast shoes.

And to everyone else: you've got another shot at winning premium ultrarunning footwear. Register by April 30!

Sparks Backyard Ultra - June 2026

Biggest Little Ultra - October 2026

Learn more about Mount to Coast: MountToCoast.com

See you at Sparks Marina!