Brand

Näak

Brand

Näak is a sports-nutrition brand founded in Canada in 2016. Its range includes energy bars, waffles and drink mixes, with products aimed at energy, hydration and recovery for endurance athletes.

Founded: Canada, 2016Brand’s own historySource

3 TUM reports · Published coverage below

Publication history

Coverage over time

3 editorial issues

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Jul 2024Peak 1Nov 2026

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In The Ultra Minute

Newest first

July 6, 2026Published in TUM

Walsh on Trail Runner and Näak business changes

Reported shift from direct U.S. sales staff to a distributor-led model.

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May 2, 2025Published in TUM

McCann announces Näak sponsorship

TUM’s May 2025 roundup reported McCann’s announcement that she had joined Näak for nutrition sponsorship.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: May 2, 2025

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February 14, 2025Published in TUM

Three Näak partnerships announced

TUM reported Sunseri, Kowalczyk and Rhodes joining Näak in February 2025.

Event date: 2025 · TUM publication: February 14, 2025

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Connections

Connection in this dated account

Matt Walsh

Matt Walsh covered Trail Runner’s relaunch under Outside and Näak’s move from a direct U.S. sales team to a distributor-led model. These are dated reported changes, not new employee or sponsorship affiliations.

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February 2025 partnership announcement

Michelino Sunseri

In February 2025, TUM reported Sunseri, Kowalczyk and Rhodes joining Näak. It relayed sustainability praise and product-launch hints from their posts and noted that Sunseri then faced charges relating to his Grand Teton FKT.

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February 2025 partnership announcement

Bailey Kowalczyk

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February 2025 partnership announcement

Klaire Rhodes

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Sources & notes

Coverage details

Reported July business change: Distributor-led U.S. modelMatt Walsh’s dated account; not a current staffing or sponsorship roster.Source

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Public background sources checked October 20, 2026. The selection contains 127 published issues.

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Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2026-07-06
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Public source linked by TUMwearetrailmix.substack.com · linked in 2026-07-06
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Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2025-05-02
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Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2025-02-14
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