How to Sponsor
Put Your Brand at the Center of Irvine’s Biggest Innovation Run
Sponsoring the 2026 Irvine Dream Run (5K + Unicorn-themed 3K) means more than supporting a great cause — it means high-visibility placement in front of Irvine’s most engaged community of families, professionals, founders, students, and civic leaders. Taking place at the Great Park on May 9, 2026, the event is projected to bring together 1,000+ runners and 2,500+ attendees for a high-energy day featuring a vendor expo, music, food trucks, games, and family fun.
Sponsor partners receive premium recognition across race shirts, signage, press releases, the event website, and on-site branding, plus powerful digital reach through 10,000+ social followers, 15,000+ newsletter subscribers, and 40,000+ startup ecosystem members. With tiered packages from Bronze to Title Sponsor—and customizable add-ons like giveaways, wellness activations, branded expo experiences, and sponsored content—this is your opportunity to stand out, be seen, and be associated with Irvine’s innovation-forward future.
Email jayro.sandoval@sunstoneinvestment.com for more information about how you can participate.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Title Sponsor — $50,000
- BONUS: Opportunity to speak on event day
- Premier logo placement on printed materials*, race shirts, banners, press releases, website, and race-day signage
- Premium social media visibility: 8–10 posts, 18–24 stories, 4–5 reels
- Includes announcement post, dedicated sponsor spotlight, co-branded milestone post (registration/countdown/sold-out), race week + race day highlights, and post-event thank you feature
- Priority tagging + logo priority in sponsor graphics
- 15 complimentary race entries (5K, 3K, or mix)
- Exhibitor space included
Diamond Sponsor — $25,000
- Prominent logo placement on printed materials*, race shirts, banners, press releases, website, and race-day signage
- Strong recurring social media visibility: 5–6 posts, 12–15 stories, 2–3 reels
- Includes sponsor spotlight post, registration push inclusion, countdown inclusion, race week + race day inclusion, and post-event thank you
- 10 complimentary race entries (5K, 3K, or mix)
- Exhibitor space included
Platinum Sponsor — $10,000
- Logo placement on printed materials*, race shirts, banners, press releases, website, and race-day signage
- Consistent social media recognition: 3–4 posts, 8–10 stories, 1–2 reels
- Includes sponsor recognition post, mid-campaign inclusion, race week inclusion, and post-event thank you
- 7 complimentary race entries (5K, 3K, or mix)
- Exhibitor space included
Gold Sponsor — $5,000
- Logo placement on printed materials*, race shirts, website, and select promotional materials
- Meaningful social media presence: 2 posts, 5–6 stories, 1 group reel
- Includes sponsor recognition, race week inclusion, and post-event thank you
- 5 complimentary race entries (5K, 3K, or mix)
- Exhibitor space included
Silver Sponsor — $2,500
- Logo placement on website and select promotional materials
- Light but visible social media presence: 1 group feed graphic, 3–4 stories
- Includes sponsor recognition carousel or grouped post, race week inclusion, and thank you story
- 3 complimentary race entries (5K, 3K, or mix)
- Exhibitor space included
Bronze Sponsor — $1,000
- Logo placement on website and select promotional materials
- Basic digital social media presence: 1 group feed graphic, 1–2 stories
- Includes group sponsor recognition and final thank-you story
- 2 complimentary race entries (5K, 3K, or mix)
- Exhibitor space included
*Print deadline: Saturday, May 9, 2026
