Chiquita Joins the 40th Annual Los Angeles Marathon as Official Banana Sponsor
Chiquita bananas offer a naturally delicious boost of energy to help fuel the race
Fort Lauderdale, FL – March 11, 2025 – Chiquita, the leading banana brand, is proud to announce it will be the Official Banana Sponsor of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS on March 16. As tens of thousands of runners take on the 26.2-mile Stadium to the Stars course, Chiquita will be there every step of the way, providing its iconic bananas at both the start and finish lines to help fuel participants with a delicious, natural energy boost.
With more than 25,000 runners expected to take on the course—beginning at Dodger Stadium and concluding near Avenue of the Stars in Century City—Chiquita is excited to power athletes with the ultimate endurance snack to keep them going strong. This sponsorship underscores Chiquita’s commitment to health, wellness and active lifestyles, making it a natural fit for one of the most celebrated marathons in the world.
“At Chiquita, we believe in providing natural, delicious energy to fuel everyday champions, and what better way to support that mission than by sponsoring the Los Angeles Marathon,” said Juliana Furlan, Director of Marketing for Chiquita North America. “As a brand, we are Bananas for running—after all, bananas are a runner’s best friend, offering essential nutrients to keep athletes going, and we’re proud to be part of this milestone event that celebrates determination, endurance, and community spirit.”
Beyond race day, Chiquita will bring fun and excitement to marathon weekend at the Health & Fitness Expo. Visitors can stop by Booth 263 to meet the beloved Banana Man, enjoy interactive experiences, and grab some exciting gifts.
“I’m sure I speak for all our runners when I say that we’re thrilled to be partnering with such an iconic brand as Chiquita to offer delicious bananas, the iconic marathon snack,” said Murphy Reinschreiber, COO of The McCourt Foundation/Los Angeles Marathon. “Chiquita bananas and the Los Angeles Marathon are a perfect match.”
From the historic streets of Chinatown to the glamour of Rodeo Drive, the Los Angeles Marathon isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of determination, resilience, and community spirit. Chiquita is honored to be part of this landmark event, supporting athletes on their journey to the finish line and beyond.
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About Chiquita Brands International
Chiquita is a leading global produce company that is committed to providing both consumers and customers across nearly 70 countries with the highest quality of fruit and service, making Chiquita the banana of choice. For more than 150 years, Chiquita has been proudly producing great-tasting, superior quality bananas. The brand creates a positive impact by implementing the principles of sustainability throughout all of its business practices under the “Behind the Blue Sticker” initiative. Chiquita’s iconic Blue Sticker has been the seal of approval for high-quality fruit, and a celebration of fun, but it also represents an unwavering commitment to sustainable farming, biodiversity and giving back to the communities in which the banana plantations operate. Great-tasting and convenient Chiquita bananas are fat-free, and provide a source of potassium, fiber and vitamin B6. To learn more, visit www.chiquita.com.
About The Los Angeles Marathon
On March 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS will celebrate 40 Years Running with over 25,000 runners starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing the 26.2-mile Stadium-to-the-Stars Course near Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Also included in the Marathon Weekend events are the LA Big 5K on Saturday, March 15 and the marathon’s two-day Lifestyle Expo held at Dodger Stadium March 14 & 15. The free expo is open to the public featuring up to 100 exhibitors and annually attracts more than 65,000 attendees. For more information about the 40th running of the Los Angeles Marathon, please visit LAMarathon.com.
About The McCourt Foundation
The McCourt Foundation (TMF) empowers communities to build a healthier world through research, education, and events. TMF’s mission is to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world. TMF makes a difference by donating to neurology research, hosting educational forums, and using our events such as the Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, Santa Monica Classic, Boston Waterfront 5K, and Tour de South Shore, as platforms to raise funds for over 105 nonprofit charity partners. Since its inception, TMF has donated more than $6.7 million to neurology research and generated more than $72M for our nonprofit charity partners. Established in 1992, TMF is a 501 (c)(3) with offices in Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA. For more information, visit mccourtfoundation.org.
