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Recess X Emerald Mountain Epic: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Emerald Mountain Epic leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to athletes across 2 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Years Partnered
2

Locations Activated
3K+

Samples Distributed
1+

Offers Accepted
$750

Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Emerald Mountain Epic

Emerald Mountain Epic Real Activations

See how premium products are being sampled at your current properties across the country.

Why Endurance races Partner with Recess

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 1+ campaigns across 2 Emerald Mountain Epic locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Emerald Mountain Epic earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches athletes engage.

Complete Brand Control

Emerald Mountain Epic approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your endurance races without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your athletes with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with endurance races like Emerald Mountain Epic.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

Simple Process

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

  1. Create a Listing for Your Endurance race
    Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

  2. Get Matched with Brands
    We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific athletes. You review and approve every campaign.

  3. Receive & Distribute Samples
    Products ship directly to your endurance race and surprise and delight your community.

  4. Get Paid
    Get paid for every sample distributed to your athletes after completion of event.

Success Stories

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

"Hosting multiple brand samplings at our three-day festival was one of the best decisions we made last season. The activations gave our sponsors real ROI, kept attendees engaged throughout the event, and created natural touchpoints that felt authentic rather than forced. We're already booking activations for next year based on how well it worked."
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Alpine Adventure Sports Festival
Venue Partner

"We partnered with a nutrition brand for sampling at our 50K championship event and saw incredible engagement—runners were excited to try products mid-race and post-finish. The activation brought in an unexpected revenue stream and the brand's team was professional and well-organized throughout the weekend."
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Ironstone Trail Racing Collective
Venue Partner

"Using this platform to host a recovery supplement company at our ultra marathon was one of the best decisions we made last season. Participants loved the hands-on product experience, and we got fantastic feedback that helped us plan better vendor partnerships for future events."
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Desert Endurance Athletics
Venue Partner

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.

When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.

Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.

What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.

Ready to Delight Your Members?

Join hundreds of other Emerald Mountain Epic earning revenue while making members smile.