Since 1986, the Angeles Crest 100 has challenged runners across the demanding terrain of the San Gabriel Mountains. As the presenting sponsor of the AC100, norda shares our commitment to endurance, resilience, and performance. This partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted in the trail and ultrarunning community and committed to supporting athletes across the toughest miles.
Runner Bar makes real-food fuel created by runners, for runners. Made with clean ingredients and electrolytes, with no added sugar, artificial ingredients, or fillers, Runner Bar delivers satisfying, steady energy for training, race day, and long trail miles.
Runner Bar will provide a product sample to every runner. Runners can also meet the Runner Bar team at packet pickup and visit them again at the finish line on Sunday.
Originally developed to soothe dry, irritated skin, Squirrel’s Nut Butter (SNB) is an all-natural anti-chafe and skin repair solution handmade in Flagstaff, Arizona. It reduces friction, prevents chafing, and keeps runners comfortable through every mile. SNB will provide samples for AC100 runners.
UltraRunning Magazine covers the people, races, and stories of ultrarunning and provides magazine samples for AC100 runners.
We’ve partnered with Halo to provide discounted room blocks at participating hotels near the finish line. Stay with fellow runners and enjoy reduced rates
Mountain High is a ski resort in Wrightwood and a longtime supporter of the Angeles Crest 100. When the traditional course begins in Wrightwood, Mountain High helps transport runners’ drop bags from the starting area to the distribution center in Los Angeles. Although the 2026 race will start and finish in Altadena, we remain grateful for Mountain High’s continued partnership and look forward to counting on its support when the course returns to Wrightwood.
Vision For Enrichment (VFE) is a team of certified massage practitioners providing sport-specific manual therapy. For the 2026 race, VFE will support runners during Friday check-in and at the Sunday finish in Altadena
Cool Azul creates ice bandanas designed by trail runners to help endurance athletes stay cool during hot training and racing. Their newest design features snap-closure loops that attach to hydration vests and packs, reducing tension on the front of the neck during long days on the trail.
For the 2026 race, Cool Azul is providing 12 ice bandanas as awards for the top three finishers in the Overall Men, Overall Women, Solo Men, and Solo Women categories.
Pickle Juice® is a fast-acting, all-natural performance beverage designed to help stop muscle cramps at the source. When cramps strike, it helps athletes get back to moving quickly, making it especially useful during the later miles of an ultramarathon.
For the 2026 race, Pickle Juice is providing seven one-gallon jugs for AC100 runners. It will be available at select aid stations throughout the second half of the course and at the finish line.
At AC100, the Aid Stations Are the Heart of the Race Each
station is brought to life by local runners, clubs, and stores who show up with their people, their food, and their flavor.
AC100 covers the cost, they bring the soul.
Led by Jose Llanos, the Zombie Feet Crew brings their trademark energy, weirdness, and heart to the Newcomb Saddle Aid Station. From sunrise pancakes to late-night ramen and Shelly’s famous vegan soup, they keep runners fueled, smiling, and moving forward through one of the race’s toughest stretches.
In 2025, they went even further, crafting four handmade, sublimation-frosted glass tumblers featuring the AC100 course profile, gifted to the race winners. It’s this kind of passion and creativity that makes the AC community truly one-of-a-kind.
Led by Joe Nakamura and David Learned with the 100 Mile Club, Chilao is one of the most critical mid-course checkpoints on the AC100. Known for its good vibes and comfort food, from quesadillas and hot dogs to peanut butter & honey tortillas, washed down with soda or pickle juice, it’s the stop where runners look forward to resetting, refueling, and finding the grit to push through the long night.
Since opening in 2000, Run With Us has been Pasadena’s premier running specialty store, serving runners and walkers with expert shoe fitting, gait analysis, and a knowledgeable staff of experienced athletes. Consistently voted Best Running Store in Southern California and Best of Pasadena for 13 straight years, Run With Us proudly supports the AC100 as the official sponsor of the Millard Aid Station.
Led by Victor Martinez and sponsored by 361°, this station embodies the brand’s spirit of going “One Degree Beyond.” Known for their innovative footwear and commitment to the running community, 361° brings both energy and support to AC100. At Josephine Peak, Victor and his crew keep runners moving strong.
The Foothill Flyers, based in Arcadia, are the oldest running club in the San Gabriel Valley, 45 years strong, with members ranging from first-time runners to medalists in their 80s. Under the leadership of Mark Ryne, they run the Clear Creek Aid Station. True to their legacy, the Flyers aren’t flashy; they’re enduring. year after year, they’ve been the dependable presence runners can count on when the course demands everything.
The Arrogant Bastard Trail Running Club, based in the San Gabriel Valley, operates and staffs the Chantry Aid Station at Adams Pack Station. Robert OKeefe will serve as race-day captain, with Monte Lewis supporting preparations through September 30.
Adams Pack Station is an in-kind sponsor of the aid station, providing the location, electricity, on-site resources, and assistance from its employees. Together, Adams Pack Station and the Arrogant Bastards bring community spirit, toughness, and fun to one of the original AC100 checkpoints.
Led by Angela Holder and the Long Beach–based AREC running club, Red Box is a beacon of energy in the high country. Known for their positivity and encouragement, Angela and her crew lift spirits at a critical point in the race.
Runners call Red Box “the best stop,” praising the team’s energy, support, and thoughtful touches that keep everyone cool, fueled, and moving forward.
The Caltech Alpine Club will bring their youthful energy to Red Box this year.
Led by Adam Copeland, TANTRUMS is a Pasadena-based outdoor gear brand founded in 2024 around a simple but relentless idea: create gear that performs at the level athletes demand while reflecting the culture, emotion, and identity of the sport. TANTRUMS makes premium running hydration vests engineered for zero bounce, intuitive access, and a secure fit that disappears over long, hard miles. The brand has quickly earned recognition throughout the ultrarunning community, with athletes wearing its gear at UTMB, Cocodona, and Western States. At the AC100 finish line, Adam and his crew bring that same toughness, passion, and community spirit—welcoming runners home with the energy and respect only fellow trail athletes can provide.
Led by Yen Darcy, the Southern California Ultrarunning Grand Prix connects and coordinates ultra events across the region. At AC100, they extend that mission by supporting both the Start and the Finish Line, helping launch runners into the mountains at dawn and welcoming them back after 100 hard miles. Their presence ties AC100 into the wider SoCal ultra community.
