The Western States Swag Haul

The race is iconic and the swag is impressive. My friend ran Western States this year and got ‘loaded’ up with sponsors swag. Already during the check-in he walked out with so much stuff… I wondered if he even still needed to run the race.

Here’s the full list for the 2026 edition of what runners walk away from running, and finishing Western States – aside from the priceless memories, of course.

At bib pickup:

• HOKA – WSER branded Recovery Slides
• HOKA – WSER branded backpack
• Shokz – custom engraved headphones
• Shokz – fridge magnet
• Goodr – WSER branded sunglasses
• Hydrapack – WSER branded waterbottle
• SIDAS – Dryer bag – shoe dryer
• Monster of Massage – fan
• Western States – sticker
• Hawthorne Artwork – wooden finisher keepsake coupon
• Suunto – race mini time table
• Book – Buckle Fever by Shannon Weil
• Buff – bandana with WSER print
• Tanri – sunscreen
• Squirrel Nut Butter – Happy Toes cream sample
• UltraSignup – SILO shoe bag
• UltraSignup – SILO dry bag
• Brazen Racing – customized wooded award
• Man Against Horse – invite to trail race (chance to win WSER entry)

When you actual finish:

• Finisher medal
• Short sleeve button shirt
• Flower bouquet with HOKA wrapping paper
• Finisher buckle, the only reason most folks run this race for… I kid, I kid.

The brands having the honor to sponsor this historic event clearly are excited to step up to add real value and not just tchotchkes you leave in the hotel room before heading to the airport.

Side note: Linking here to the sponsor page, because why not. They deserve it.