NAZ Elite exists because our athletes perform at a high level all over the world, and we bring our fans along for the ride by sharing each athlete’s journey during every step of the process. Those performances and that sharing create value for our corporate partners. The funding we receive from our partnerships, and the care we receive from our support staff, give the athletes everything they need to succeed, which brings us back to the top–a full circle in constant motion.
It Takes A Village
Ben and Jen Rosario launched NAZ Elite in 2014 out of their own pockets. For more than a full year, they funded the entire organization from travel to gear, to athlete bonuses, and more. In 2015, when HOKA came on board as the Team’s title sponsor, the group immediately went to the next level. Since that time both HOKA, and NAZ Elite, have grown together.
HOKA became the fastest running shoe company in history to reach $1 billion dollars in sales, and as of January 2024 NAZ has produced 18 National titles, 13 World Marathon Major top tens, 6 International Medals, and an Olympic Trials Marathon champion.
As NAZ Elite looks to the future, the Team will undoubtedly need continued support from its current partners and seeks new sponsors that want to be a part of the build-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics and eventually the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
OUR PARTNERS
HOKA
HOKA is NAZ Elite’s title sponsor. They are the primary source of our funding, and thus of our overall success. They are the fastest-growing running shoe brand in history, providing the world with the most comfortable, innovative shoes on the market–helping human beings across the globe to “fly over the earth.”
OUR Support Team
HOKA NAZ Elite has an amazing support team in Flagstaff that keeps us healthy, strong, and mentally ready to compete at the highest level.
NAZ Elite Strength and Conditioning Coach
NAZ Elite Massage Therapists
NAZ Elite Physical Therapists
NAZ Elite Chiropractor
NAZ Elite Mental Performance Providers
OUR LOCAL PARTNERS
Diablo Burger
Diablo Burger is NAZ Elite’s official gourmet burger partner here in Flagstaff. Serving the best burgers in town, our athletes love to refuel at Diablo after a hard workout or after a grueling long run. Diablo, located in the heart of downtown, has become a bucket list restaurant for Flagstaff tourists from all over the world.
JOIN THE TEAM
Would you like to partner with NAZ Elite? We are open to additional sponsors at the local, national, and international levels. Help us help you by filling out the form below.