GORE-TEX celebrates 15 years of partnership with Transalpine Run

This year is the 15th anniversary of Transalpine Run.

Almost 300 teams made up of couples will travel a distance of 273.8 km for eight days from Oberstdorf in Germany to Solda in Italy, facing a difference in height of 16.150 m uphill and 14.407 m downhill. As in previous years, the Transalpine Run will once again be full of strong emotions and examples of resistance.

Following the motto of participants, “Pain is temporary, glory is forever”, many tears of pain and joy have been shed in the last 15 years. As the main sponsor, Gore-Tex would like to the all the participants, friends and collaborators who took part in the event, resisted during the test or even just cheered tirelessly. After having run more than 4,000 km, conquering over 225,000 m of altitude, Gore-Tex  will end with this edition its position as main sponsor.

More than 40 years ago, Gore revolutionized the outdoor clothing industry with Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable fabrics and today remains one of the leading innovators in technical clothing.

Products made with Gore fabrics offer comfort and protection in harsh environments and in everyday life, giving the wearer the confidence and confidence to get and discover more. From hiking under torrential rain to military operations and fighting fires, its in-depth knowledge of consumer and industry needs leads Gore to develop products that offer significant technical advantages.

More info on the site www.gore-tex.it