Why Partner With Us?
As an inaugural sponsor, your business will be recognized as a founding pillar of a rapidly growing community tradition. We offer high-visibility opportunities that integrate your business directly into the race-day experience.
Our goal for 2026 is to bring together 1,000 runners and raise funds through sponsorships. By partnering with us today, you aren’t simply sponsoring a race — you are helping us build a premier regional event with a long-term vision of mobilizing 10,000 runners to champion this incredible cause.
Sponsorship Tiers and Benefits
One Presenting sponsorship opportunity is available.
There is no limit to the number of Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorships.
Silver
$1,000
Includes:
- Social media post
- Logo on website
- Employee team registration fees cover (up to 2)
- Logo on sign-up site
Gold
$2,500
Includes:
- Social media post
- Logo on website
- Employee team registration fees cover (up to 3)
- Logo on sign-up site
- Afterglow event booth
- Logo on race bib
Platinum
$5,000
Includes:
- Social media post
- Logo on website
- Employee team registration fees cover (up to 4)
- Logo on sign-up site
- Afterglow event booth
- Logo on race bib
- Logo on TV ad
- Logo on start/finish line banner
Presenting
$7,500
Includes:
- Social media post
- Logo on website
- Employee team registration fees cover (up to 5)
- Logo on sign-up site
- Afterglow event booth
- Logo on race bib
- Logo on TV ad
- Logo on start/finish line banner
- Speaking opportunity at Afterglow in the Barn
- Afterglow in the Barn sponsor
Individual Sponsorships
Swag Bag ($950) - SOLD
Every race participant and volunteer receives an official event bag at check-in — and your brand can be the one holding it all together. This sponsorship offers unmatched visibility that extends far beyond race day, as runners reuse their bags at the gym, grocery store and around town.
One sponsorship available.
Mile Marker ($750)
Own a mile marker! Your company’s logo will be prominently displayed on custom signage at one of our official mile markers, cheering on the runners and walkers as they crush their goals.
Up to four sponsorships available. (2 per mile)
Course Direction Markers ($500)
Keep the runners and walkers on track with a course direction marker prominently displaying your provided company name/logo.
Up to 10 sponsorships available.
Water Station ($500)
Keep the momentum going. Your brand will dominate the high-traffic hydration stations where runners and walkers grab a drink on the course.
Up to two sponsorships available.
In-kind sponsorships are also welcome. Examples include food or drinks for Afterglow in the Barn, printing and media.
An appropriate level of sponsor benefits will be assigned according to the value of the donation. Contact Race Director Jesse Lothamer at 517-927-9400 to discuss.
Ready to Run/Walk With Us?
Secure your sponsorship today and help us cross the finish line for the St. Louis Center.
To lock in your support, please complete the form (download below):
