The Vasque footwear company has announced sponsorship of the newly created Great Lakes Endurance Trail Series. The Series will include the Navarino Trail Run (4.26), Keweenaw Trail Running Festival (7.12-13), Grand Island Trail Marathon (7.26), Tahqua Trail Run (8.23), La Demi Grand (10.04) and the Aldo Leopold Half Marathon (10.25). All events are part of the Vasque North American Trail Series. Runners who complete five of six events in the Vasque Great Lakes Endurance Trail Series will receive special awards to be announced at a later date.