The Prefontaine Classic Unveils Limited Edition Product for Nike Athletes and Fans
Photo by Rian Yamasaki.
In honor of its 50th edition, The Prefontaine Classic has unveiled this year’s special edition uniform to be worn by Nike athletes, as well as a limited-edition Air Max 1 and exclusive Nike N7 x Pendleton blanket available for fans to own.
Nike Pre50 Athlete Kit
University of Oregon athlete Elliott Cook. Photo by Rian Yamasaki.
Nike athlete Sinclaire Johnson. Photo by Rian Yamasaki.
Pre Classic’s primary sponsor since 1978, Nike will outfit its athletes in a special edition of this year’s track & field uniform. Featuring a special colorway with accents of gold to commemorate the meet’s 50th edition, all Nike athletes will run, jump, and throw in a special Pre50 Nike kit designed to pay homage to Steve Prefontaine and the legacy that he and this meet have left.
Pre50 Air Max 1 & Custom Leather Shoe Box
Photo by Rian Yamasaki.
Photo by Rian Yamasaki.
Nike knows that a timeless meet deserves a timeless shoe. This limited-edition Pre50 Air Max 1 is adorned in the Pre50 golden anniversary palette, complete with Pre50 detailing on the tongue, a mini-swoosh and translucent outsole. Each pair will come packaged in a custom Pre Classic full-grained, vegetable-tanned leather shoe box, hand-cut and stitched by Will Leather Goods, the Official Leather Goods Maker of the 50th Prefontaine Classic and TrackTown USA. Priced at $295 per pair, only 50 pairs in men’s sizes 8-13 will be available for on-site purchase at the Marshfield District Retail Tent at The Prefontaine Classic.
Pre50 x Nike N7 x Pendleton Blanket
Nike N7 athlete Janee’ Kassanavoid. Photo by Soraya Matos.
Photo by Rian Yamasaki.
The Pre50 x Nike N7 x Pendleton blanket is a special commemorative edition of the Nike N7 Seven Peaks Blanket, with Pre50 gold embroidered detailing. The seven peaks represent the quest to meet life's goals. Three peaks at each end of the blanket are created by interlocking arrows to convey movement and balance. The blanket's center holds the seventh peak, represented by three arrows pointing back to signify past generations, three arrows pointing forward to signify future generations, and arrows in the center to represent the current generation. Building on the past, growing in the present, and succeeding in the future, the seven peaks form a path to rise and succeed.
Nike is committed to getting youth in Native American and Indigenous communities in North America moving so they can lead healthier, happier and more successful lives. Through the Nike N7 Fund, organizations receive support that helps provide sport and physical activity programming to youth in these communities.
Available for pre-order here between June 30 - July 13 for $339, fans’ purchase of the USA-made blanket directly benefits the American Indian College Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps fund scholarships for Native American students and tribal colleges.
Nike N7 athlete, two-time World Athletics Championships medalist, and Pre Classic athlete Janee’ Kassanavoid will autograph a package of the blanket and Pre50 Nike Air Max 1s, which will be placed on auction with proceeds benefiting the N7 charity of Kassanavoid’s choosing.
The 50th edition of The Prefontaine Classic will be held on Saturday, July 5 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. Lexus Legacy Experience VIP packages, which can be purchased in addition to an event ticket, are on sale now. The Prefontaine Classic will be broadcast live on NBC Sports and Peacock.