Run Slick Wins Best in Show — Performance Gear at Hike Expo Colorado 2026

There are moments in a founder’s journey that feel bigger than the product itself.

For Run Slick, Hike Expo Colorado 2026 was one of those moments.

We’re excited — and honestly, incredibly grateful — to share that Run Slick was awarded “Best in Show – Performance Gear” at Hike Expo Colorado 2026 in Denver.

For a young brand built around a simple belief — that people should be able to move more comfortably — this recognition means a lot.

Built for the miles that test you

Run Slick was created for the friction points that show up when movement gets real.

The hot miles.
The humid miles.
The rain-soaked miles.
The long hikes with pack straps rubbing your shoulders.
The waist belts, thighs, sports bras, seams, shoes, and gear that can slowly turn a great day outside into a painful one.

At Hike Expo Colorado, we had the chance to share Run Slick with hikers, trail runners, outdoor brands, retailers, and people who understand what it means to spend long hours moving outside.

And the response was powerful.

People immediately understood the problem because they had lived it.

Why this award matters

“Best in Show – Performance Gear” is special because Run Slick is not just another product on a shelf.

It is performance gear for your skin.

It is designed to help reduce rubbing and friction before it turns into irritation, so athletes and outdoor lovers can stay focused on the experience — not the discomfort.

Winning this award at an outdoor-focused event reinforces what we have believed from the beginning:

Comfort is not a luxury. It is part of performance.

Because when you are more comfortable, you can go farther. Stay out longer. Say yes to the next mile. Enjoy the climb. Finish the race. Keep moving.

A big thank you

Thank you to the Hike Expo Colorado team for creating a space where emerging brands can connect directly with the outdoor community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, tested Run Slick, shared stories, and told us exactly where friction shows up on the trail.

And thank you to every runner, hiker, triathlete, walker, backpacker, and everyday mover who has supported Run Slick from the beginning.

This award belongs to the community we are building.

What’s next

We are just getting started.

Run Slick was born from real miles, real sweat, and real friction. Our mission is to help more people move comfortably — whether that means running a 5K, hiking a new trail, training for an ultra, walking the neighborhood, or chasing something that once felt impossible.

Because movement changes people.

And when friction gets in the way, we believe there should be a better answer.

If it rubs, Run Slick on it.™