Known for its line of environmentally conscious footwear, Patagonia Footwear produces an exceptional line up of trail running shoes.  Great Lakes Endurance is pleased that Patagonia Footwear will be the official footwear sponsor for the 2013 Trail Series.  Represented in our region by Madison based Pembaserves, Patagonia Footwear will be providing trail running shoes to the overall male and female winners at the Iola 15K, Waugoshance Marathon & Half Marathon, Grand Island Marathon & Half Marathon, Tahqua 25K, Hartman Creek 25K, and the Porcupine Mountains Marathon & Half Marathon.  “We are pleased to have Patagonia Footwear join us as a sponsor.  Their environmental ethic is aligned well with the mission of Great Lakes Endurance,” noted race director Jeff Crumbaugh.  Current models in the Patagonia Footwear trail running line include the ultra light Evermore, as well as the  Fore Runner RS, Fore Runner, Tsali, and Specter.