Thank you, Sponsors!
The Mountain Valley Mile is only possible thanks to the support of businesses and sponsors like you! Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Mountain Valley Mile? Contact Savanna Moeller by emailing: JusRunningAVL@gmail.com
2026 Sponsors
Jus’ Running
WNC's Running and Walking Headquarters located in Asheville! Let our expert staff help you find your next walking, running, or trail shoe!
Bell South Racing
The Mountain Valley Mile is directed & sponsored by TJ Bell, owner of Bell South Racing. TJ Bell is a veteran and Asheville Native who directs & organizes races across the country.
Saucony
Best-In-Class Running Shoes & Apparel Since 1898. Shop The Original Running Brand Today. Discover The Ultimate In Comfort & Performance.
Sore+Tired
Sore+Tired® is a performance-focused recovery brand built for athletes, adventurers, and hardworking humans. Our topical mineral recovery gels are designed to help you move better, recover faster, and stay ready for whatever’s next — whether that’s race day, training day, or everyday life. Pain relief is the baseline. Performance is the standard. Stay in the game.
Pisgah Sports Nutrition
Nutrition support for active individuals without restriction, burnout, or guesswork.
Fuel your training, improve health, and make peace with food through personalized nutrition counseling designed for real life, real bodies, and real goals.
AMPED Mobile DJ
AMPED Mobile DJ Services, your premier mobile DJ service for unforgettable events!
Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate function, birthday party, or anything you can think of, we bring the beats to keep the dance floor alive. With a diverse music selection, cutting edge lighting, and professional MC services, we personalize each experience to match vision. Let us turn your special occasion into a memorable celebration!
The Mountaineer
Haywood County's Community Newspaper. The Mountaineer's newsletter gives you a front row seat to what's happening in Haywood County.
LMNT
An electrolyte drink mix with everything you need & nothing you don't. No sugar. No artificial ingredients. No fillers.
Goodr
Shop goodr's affordable active sunglasses. No Slip. No Bounce. All Polarized. All Fun. "Hands down the best shades ever invented." -Everyone.
Mast General Store
Mast General Store offers friendly service and a broad selection of goods, including locally produced food, hundreds of old-fashioned candies, kitchen supplies, housewares, souvenirs, and children’s toys and games. The Mast Store also features fashion collections as well as outdoor-themed apparel, gear, footwear, and an extensive Knife Shop. Mast General Store is pet, family, and explorer-friendly with a knowledgeable staff that prides itself on hospitality.
Black Bear Physical Therapy
As Doctors of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists, we are experts in the restoration and optimization of health and movement.
Balega
When you have the best performance gear, you don’t just move — you thrive. Balega socks are designed to enhance your every move—whether you're logging miles on the pavement, powering through rugged trails, or staying active throughout the day. Engineered to strike the perfect balance of comfort and performance, Balega socks eliminate distractions so you can enjoy the movement.
Is Dangerous
Rad apparel for the wild ones. Designed + printed in WNC.
Kilwins
Your local shop for hand-crafted treats including Dubai Chocolate
Kilwins Waynesville rests along Main Street, where Appalachian craft shops, galleries, and cafés weave together one of the most loved small towns in the Smokies. Visitors drift in after exploring Frog Level, heading back from the Shelton House Museum, or simply wandering beneath the Blue Ridge foothills. Inside, the hum of downtown fades as fudge cools on marble and waffle cones crisp on the iron. Take your treat outside and enjoy it with mountain air that feels made for slow moments.
Athletic Brewing Company
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer — Enjoy Near-Beer That Packs Real Flavor In Every Sip.
BOOJUM BREWING
Located in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains, our Downtown Waynesville taproom has a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks.
Enjoy seasonal pub faire including tasty burgers, sandwiches, seafood & steak. Our taproom features 16 taps of fresh, delicious & ever rotating Boojum Beer plus wine & craft cocktails. Come cozy up inside or take in the mountain air on our back deck. At night, check out our 21+ speakeasy-style Gem Bar, located just below the restaurant.
Frog Level Brewing Company
The place to be in Waynesville, North Carolina. We are a working micro-brewery offering 21 taps, indoor and outdoor areas for enjoyment, live music from Spring until Fall, while also providing pub fare favorites to satisfy any appetite. Frog Level is also the production facility and test kitchen for our sister brand, 7 Clans Brewing.
Our unique outdoor beer garden (and music venue) is right on the creek, and Frog Level is proud to boast of its casual, family and pet friendly vibe – a true Downtown Waynesville favorite for locals and tourists alike.