Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Ragnar: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Ragnar leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to athletes across 63 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

Expand Your Partnership
Ragnar product sampling
1
Years Partnered
63
Locations Activated
29.0K+
Samples Distributed
35+
Offers Accepted
$27,503
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Ragnar

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

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 35+ campaigns across 63 Ragnar locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Ragnar 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

Ragnar 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 Ragnar.

Dedicated Partnership Team

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

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.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

We partnered with a sports nutrition brand for a sampling activation during our spring ultra marathon, and it was exactly the kind of value-add our participants were looking for. The brand covered setup costs, our runners got to try quality products they actually needed, and we earned a nice commission that helped offset event expenses. It felt like a win for everyone involved.

IR

Iron Peak Endurance

Venue Partner

The activation platform made it incredibly easy to connect with brands that aligned with our outdoor racing community. We hosted a gear company sampling event at our base camp, and the engagement was genuine—runners spent time actually talking to the brand reps and testing equipment. It brought fresh energy to our venue and created a new revenue stream we hadn't considered before.

RU

Rugged Trail Series

Venue Partner

What impressed me most was how seamless the whole process was, from initial brand interest to execution day. We hosted a hydration supplement sampling at our multi-day obstacle course event, and it felt natural, not forced. Our athletes appreciated the free samples, the brand got quality exposure to their target market, and we made solid money without lifting a finger on logistics. Definitely doing this again.

EN

Endurance Collective Events

Venue Partner

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.