After extensive research, contacting other local race and event coordinators, and careful consideration for our participants, volunteers, vendors and all involved in our annual fund raiser we have made a tough decision. The 5K, which typically kicks off on an October Saturday morning at the Anderson County Civic Center parking lot and ends in the same area, is now 100% virtual. With the almost daily fluctuation in numbers and the ups and downs of this pandemic as well as the state and local mandates changing constantly we felt it was best to make this decision now. The 5K course, that the race is typically run on in Anderson, is named The Hyco Memorial 5K, certified by the USATF. Registration for the 5K is $25 and will go up to a maximum registration fee of $35 during the month of October. All participants will receive a race t-shirt and our new reusable Hyco K-9 Fund bags. 5K finishers, which upload their time and route, are guaranteed a commemorative Hyco Memorial VIRTUAL 5K dog tag. For those who want to sign up for the virtual Doggie Dash they will the shirt and bag as well as our annual Hyco doggie bandanna.
After extensive research, contacting other local race and event coordinators, and careful consideration for our participants, volunteers, vendors, and all involved in our annual fund raiser we have made a tough decision. The 5K, which typically kicks off on an October Saturday morning at the Anderson County Civic Center parking lot and ends in the same area, is now 100% virtual. With the almost daily fluctuation in numbers and the ups and downs of this pandemic as well as the state and local mandates changing constantly, we felt it was best to make this decision now.
The 5K course, that the race is typically run on in Anderson, is named The Hyco Memorial 5K, certified by the USATF, and will still be open for those who chose to run on this course. Registration for the 5K is $25 and will go up to a maximum registration fee of $35 during the month of October.
All participants will receive a race t-shirt and our new reusable Hyco K-9 Fund bags. 5K finishers, which upload their time and route, are guaranteed a commemorative Hyco Memorial VIRTUAL 5K dog tag. For those who want to sign up for the virtual Doggie Dash they will the shirt and bag as well as our annual Hyco doggie bandanna. We will ship out all race swag AFTER the race is completed. Mailing will begin during the week following the race, please be patient as it may take some time to mail out ALL the registrants. If you live locally we will announce if we will have a pickup option closer to date of race. There is an option to pay the shipping fee for your items, though this is not required to get your items we would greatly appreciate your help with the costs incurred of shipping all these packages out.
If you registered for any of the 5K options, we will gladly move your registration to the 5K Virtual. This allows you to still do the 5K that you registered for, but now you get to do it where you want, and you also get 24 days in which to do so!
We would love for everyone to share the fun - so if you will post your pics and share with us that would great. Use the hashtags #Hyco5K #HycoDoggieDash and/or #HycoK9Virtual we will pick some of our faves to get some Hyco swag, FREE registrations for the 2021 race and other goodies.
Thank you for your interest and support. Benefiting Hyco K-9 Fund
For more information call: Lisa Marie Carter – 864.356.9857
Email: lisamarie@hycok9fund.org
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VIRTUAL 5th Annual Hyco Memorial 5K and Doggie Dash Sponsorship Levels Available - if you want to be a sponsor please email Lisa Marie Carter at lisamarie@hyck9fund.org or limacarter11@gmail.com and put HYCO SPONSOR in the subject.
VIRTUAL 5th Annual Hyco Memorial 5K and Doggie Dash Sponsorship Levels
o Top Dog $400. LIMITED TO 6 - Full name of business/logo, on top two lines, largest logos on t-shirts given to each person running in the race. Opportunity to include coupon, product, promotion material or offer in race bags to be mailed. Mention in all media (electronic and print) covering the race. Logo on posters if committed in time. Five FREE race entries. AND first option for next years spot PLUS 20% off next year’s sponsorship - any level
o Captain Sponsorship- $ 300 - Full name of business/logo in bold font on T-shirts given to each person running in the race. Opportunity to place coupon, offer or include words of encouragement in race bags to be mailed to all participants. Four FREE race entries. PLUS 15% off next year’s sponsorship, any level. LIMITED SPACE FOR LOGOS
o Corporal Sponsorship - $150 Name of business in BOLD on T-shirts given to each person running or walking in the race. Opportunity to place coupon, offer or include words of encouragement in race bags to be mailed to all participants. Two FREE race entries. 10% off next year’s sponsorship.
o Deputy Sponsorship - $75 Name of business in small print along bottom of T-shirts given to each person running or walking in the race.
o Doggie Dash - $250 – VIRTUAL Doggie Dash will be named after business and advertised. Name will be on the dog bandannas. Doggie Dash will be listed on ads, and other any promos, chance to join us on any television appearances. We ask you supply a doggie goodie/goodie bag for attendees. Plus right of first refusal for next year’s Doggie Dash. Contact Lisa Marie for more details.
We want to thank you for helping us. Refer 5 or more participants and get a refund of up to $5.00. Get another $5 for each 5 after that.
Thank you for your support and help!
Run for the K-9s not from them - See you October 20th!!
3027 Martin Luther King Blvd, Anderson SC
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