Nxtstride Announces Vita Coco as Official Hydration Partner for 2025 Season
- Ayo
- Apr 16
- 3 min read
London, UK – 17 April 2025. Nxtstride, the UK-based sports agency dedicated to empowering the next generation of athletes, is proud to announce its official partnership with Vita Coco, the world’s leading coconut water brand.
As Official Hydration Partner for the 2025 season, Vita Coco will support Nxtstride and its athletes at major UK road races, providing vital hydration and recovery support to fuel performance at the highest level.
The collaboration will see Vita Coco sponsor Nxtstride athletes at the following marquee races:
Manchester Marathon on 27 April 2025 - (where Vita Coco is the Official Coconut Water Supplier)
Manchester 10k on 18 May 2025
Great North Run on 7 September 2025
Through this partnership, Nxtstride athletes will be “powered by coconuts” as they pursue ambitious goals across the UK road racing calendar. Vita Coco will provide coconut water to support peak performance and fast recovery, crucial elements in the high-performance demands of elite long-distance running.
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Meet the Nxtstride Athletes Sponsored by Vita Coco
Seyfu Jamaal (24)
Personal Bests: 5K – 13:58 | 10K – 29:12 | Half Marathon – 63:33 | Marathon – 2:19:39
Fastest U23 Half Marathoner in the UK (2024)
Seyfu is a fierce competitor and one of the UK’s top distance running talents. He’s already claimed victory at the Brighton Half this year, and in 2025 he’s building on years of hard work with a focused race schedule including the Manchester Marathon, Manchester 10k, and the Great North Run, where he placed 8th last year.
Kader Seyed (21)
Personal Bests: 5K – 15:32 | 10K – 31:51 | Half Marathon – 67:43 | Marathon – 2:22:44
Fastest U23 Marathoner in the UK (2024)
Kader only began running in 2022 and quickly rose through the ranks. After a breakthrough year in 2024, he’s aiming for a new marathon PB at Manchester Marathon and cementing his place as one of the UK’s most exciting young marathoners.
Bobby Babaker (23)
Personal Bests: 5K – 15:18 | 10K – 32:32 | Half Marathon – 69:20
Top 20 U23 Half Marathoner in the UK (2024)
Bobby, a rising distance talent, discovered running through refugee football sessions during lockdown. In 2025, he’s targeting a return to the London Marathon from a championship start, with key races including the Manchester 10K and the Great North Run.
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Ayo Dada, Founder of Nxtstride, commented: “we’re thrilled to welcome Vita Coco as our official hydration partner. Our athletes push their bodies to the limit, and proper hydration and recovery are essential to their success. Vita Coco contains Vitamin C to support immune health and potassium to aid muscle recovery, it’s the ideal partner for high-performance endurance athletes. You could say we’re now powered by coconuts!”
Tim Rees, MD at Vita Coco adds:“At Vita Coco, we’re passionate about fuelling athletes with coconut water to support their performance and recovery when it matters most. Partnering with Nxtstride is a perfect fit - their mission to uplift the next generation of endurance talent mirrors our commitment to supporting ambitious individuals with the best tools to succeed, starting with what they put in their bodies. We’re excited to be part of their journey and proud to help power their strides - one coconut water at a time."
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Nxtstride is proud to align with a brand that shares its values of performance, recovery, and community empowerment, and looks forward to an energised 2025 race season with Vita Coco.
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About Nxtstride Group - Founded by Ayo Dada in 2023, Nxtstride is a purpose driven UK-based sports management agency dedicated to supporting the personal, athletic, and commercial development of emerging talent across the UK and beyond. For more information, please visit www.nxtstride.co.uk
About Vita Coco - Vita Coco launched in the UK in 2010 and is the leading coconut water brand, celebrated for bringing the benefits of coconuts to the world. Championed by informed consumers, health and wellness experts, athletes and celebrities for its nutrient-rich refreshment, Vita Coco’s portfolio now includes a range of coconut waters and coconut oils– all packed with the goodness of coconuts. For more information, please visit www.vitacoco.co.uk
You can shop Vita Coco at www.vitacoco.co.uk and across all major retailers: Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Wholefoods, Boots, Holland and Barrett, WHSmiths, Amazon and convenience stores.