September 17, 2026 – Salt Lake City, Utah – Global footwear brand LOWA is deepening its commitment to trail running by welcoming Theres Leboeuf, one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport, to its athlete roster. The 41-year-old Swiss runner will represent the brand at the sport’s most prestigious events and play a hands-on role in developing LOWA’s trail running footwear line.
Leboeuf’s path to the top of trail running has been anything but conventional. A mother of three, she didn’t lace up for her first race until 2015, and has since become one of the sport’s most respected names. Her breakthrough came with a win at the 2023 Jungfrau Marathon, followed by a bronze medal at the 2023 Trail Running World Championships in Innsbruck and a string of podium finishes on the Golden Trail World Series circuit. Today, she sits ninth overall in the series standings, a testament to the consistency she’s built over a career that started later but moved faster than most.
“What stands out about Theres isn’t just her results; it’s the path she took to get there,” said Samuel Grill, Global Category Manager, Trail Running at LOWA. “She’s proof that big goals don’t require a conventional career. Her genuine love for the mountains and dedication to the sport make her exactly the kind of person we want on our team.”
Beyond racing, Leboeuf is deeply invested in supporting the next generation of trail runners. She’s a member of the leadership team at several youth trail running camps, where she mentors young athletes, encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle both on and off the trail.
“Partnering with LOWA means a lot to me,” said Leboeuf. “I value the outstanding product quality, the family-like culture, and the chance to bring my own experience and ideas to the table. I’m excited to have a partner who shares my passion for trail running and will be with me for the next stage of my journey.”
Remaining among the world’s top trail runners, Leboeuf will close out her 2026 season with appearances at the Myoko Trail in Japan and the Muju Trail Grand Finale in South Korea. To learn more about LOWA USA and the latest brand news, visit us.lowa.com or contact Katie Richter at katie@darbycommunications.com.
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About LOWA
With over 100 years of hand-crafted European heritage, LOWA is a globally respected footwear brand located in Jetzendorf, in Upper Bavaria. Since 1923, LOWA has created premium outdoor boots and shoes featuring beautiful silhouettes, best-in-class quality, and proprietary technology. Its designers adeptly navigate the outdoor performance, trail running, lifestyle, and tactical categories, always nurturing brand integrity. LOWA is one of the only footwear brands to receive ISO 9001 status for the highest quality construction and process standards. LOWA certified tactical boots are also made to comply with the European Union’s PPE standards. For more information, visit www.us.lowa.com.
About Tecnica Group
A global leader in outdoor footwear and ski equipment, Tecnica Group boasts a portfolio of some of the industry’s most historic brands: Tecnica (ski boots and footwear), Nordica (skis and boots), Moon Boot® (footwear), LOWA (trekking and outdoor shoes), Blizzard (skis), and Rollerblade® (inline skates). Founded in 1963 by the Zanatta brothers, the company has been highly innovative from the very beginning, pioneering the first double-injection plastic ski boot that revolutionized the industry and creating iconic design products such as the legendary Moon Boot.
Today, Tecnica Group is an international company with 10 subsidiaries, along with more than 40 distribution partners, exporting to over 80 countries worldwide. The company employs 3,722 people, around 400 of whom are based in Italy, primarily at its headquarters in Giavera del Montello (Treviso). In 2017, the Zanatta family, still at the helm of the Group, opened the company to external capital with the entry of Italmobiliare as a minority shareholder. For more information, visit www.tecnicagroup.com.
