Gatorade is a brand of sports-themed food and beverage products, built around its signature product: a line of sports drinks. Gatorade is currently manufactured by PepsiCo, distributed in over 80 countries. The beverage was first developed in 1965 by researchers at the University of Florida, to replenish the combination of water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes that the school's student-athletes lost during rigorous athletic competitions. Its name was derived from the collective nickname of the university's athletic teams, "the Gators".
The rungevity Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon & 1/2 Marathon presented by the Quinn Family Foundation is returning to St. Louis on Sunday, October 19. The race will start and finish across from City Hall with amazing views of the Gateway Arch and other notable St. Louis landmarks. The electrifying energy of live, local bands, motivating cheer teams and thousands of encouraging spectators will entertain runners as they journey along the course. Participants can choose from the marathon, half marathon, mini marathon and two-person half-marathon relay.