The Penn Relays on Friday announced a partnership with On, the global performance brand, as the new footwear and apparel sponsor for the event.
The historic meet, which is back at Franklin Field for its 126th running from April 28-30 after two years off due to COVID-19 safety and restrictions -- a year ago, the Penn Relays held a Summer Series meet in July -- entered into a multi-year contract with the brand and touts the decision "a new era of innovation, community, and culture at the Penn Relays."
Over the three-day event in Philadelphia, On will feature a pop-up shop in Carnival Village and will display all its products for fans and athletes.
"When the opportunity to partner with the Penn Relays became a possibility, we were ecstatic! So many On employees participated in and even won events at the Penn Relays during their competitive careers in the sport. To partner with Penn and inspire future generations of runners is an opportunity we couldn't pass up," said On's Global Sports Marketing Manager, Steve DeKoker. "We are equally excited to watch our professional athletes compete with the world's best athletes at historic Franklin Field and stand on the coveted podium."
"The Penn Relays is very excited to return in 2022 and partner with On to reinvigorate one of the most exciting track and field meets in the world," said Scott Ward, the Executive Director of the Penn Relays. "On is an innovative partner who shares in our desire to create an inclusive field of competitors with Franklin Field. I'm excited to see the experiences they will amplify for those competitors, along with our spectators and fans, both in the stands and in Carnival Village."