Spartan and Airstream Team-Up to Inspire Transformation and Adventure with #SpartanConfessionals Airstream Giveaway
Experiential Brands Invite Spartan Athletes to Share their Transformational Stories
with the World for a chance to win an Airstream Basecamp X
BOSTON, MA (January 24, 2019) – Airstream, innovative maker of the iconic “silver bullet” travel trailer, rolls into Spartan events across the U.S. as the brand that’s built for adventure, teams-up with the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand to inspire the nation and give away a brand new 2019 Basecamp X travel trailer. The #SpartanConfessionals Airstream Giveaway encourages Spartan athletes of all skill levels and backgrounds to share their transformational stories and the inspiration that drives them to race, both on-site and via social media.
To enter the contest, racers participating in Spartan’s upcoming events in Southern California January 26 – 27, Arizona February 9 – 10, Las Vegas March 9 – 10 and San Jose March 16 – 17 can rest and recover from the race in a spacious Airstream with comfortable amenities and healthy snacks while discussing their experience in front of a camera. Spartans can also enter by posting their story on social media using the hashtag #SpartanConfessionals and tagging @Spartan. One winner will be selected at random and announced at the San Jose race.
“Spartan athletes from all over the world have overcome great obstacles in their lives, both on and off the course, and working with Airstream to share their stories is a natural fit given our shared passion for adventure and healthy living,” said Spartan CEO and founder Joe De Sena. “Together, Spartan and Airstream want to inspire positive transformation and we are excited to work with the iconic brand.”
Whether it is losing weight, overcoming addiction, fighting through the loss of a loved one or battling an injury, Spartans have incredible, inspirational stories to share and Spartan and Airstream want to hear them all.
“As a brand that encourages consumers to get outdoors, be active and thrive in positive community environments, we are delighted to partner with Spartan on this Giveaway,” said Bob Wheeler, President and CEO of Airstream. “Each of us has had obstacles to overcome – we are looking forward to the racers’ inspiring stories. Our Basecamp line is made for exploration and is built tough, like Spartan athletes, and we hope the winner of this Giveaway will utilize this trailer to tap into their adventurous side.”
Spartan events focus on sport, athleticism, and transformation, pushing the bodies and minds of competitors to the limit across miles of unforgiving terrain while they conquer signature obstacles such as the Spear Throw, Bucket Brigade, and Barbed Wire Crawl.
For contest rules and information and more information on each race, please visit Spartan.com.
About Spartan
With more than 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the world’s largest obstacle race (OCR) and endurance brand. Providing transformation through sport, Spartan attracts more than one million annual participants across all fitness levels, from beginners to elite. More than five million participants have finished Spartan events, creating a lifestyle that extends beyond races including health and wellness products, training and nutrition programs, and popular media content, which has made OCR one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Spartan events feature races at various distances, Stadion and Sprint: 3-mile/5-km and 20 Obstacles; Super: 8-mi/13-km and 25 Obstacles; Beast: 13-mi/21-km and 30 Obstacles; and Ultra: 30-mi/50-km and 60 obstacles. Visit spartan.com for more information and registration.
About Airstream
Airstream, the manufacturer of the iconic “silver bullet” travel trailer, is the longest-tenured recreational vehicle manufacturer in the world. The company’s mission, as set forth by founder Wally Byam, is to create well-designed, high-quality products that allow people to follow their dreams and explore the world in home-like comfort.
A steadfast commitment to Byam’s credo, “Let’s not make changes, let’s only make improvements,” has made the aluminum Airstream travel trailer a timeless classic. An unwavering focus on innovation keeps the company at the forefront of technology and customer experience in both the towable and motorized sectors.
Airstream is based in Jackson Center, Ohio, where a team of skilled craftspeople builds each trailer by hand, adding daily to the brand’s reputation for quality and innovation.
For more information, please visit Airstream.com, call 877-596-6111 or mail us at Airstream, Inc., 419 West Pike Street, P.O. Box 629, Jackson Center, Ohio 45334.
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Airstream is subsidiary of Elkhart, IN-based Thor Industries (NYSE: THO), the world’s largest manufacturer of RVs.
