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  • Has anyone had a sponsor spotlighted at water stations or sponsor all the water stations?

    Posted: March 23, 2023

  • Does anyone ever give appreciation gifts to the sponsors? If so, what have you given?

    Posted: Feb. 24, 2023

  • If you have a presenting sponsor for your event, is their logo on your medal or ribbon? If on ribbon, where is it located…neck, sides, both?

    Posted: Feb. 17, 2023

  • Has anyone gone away from sponsorship tiers with success?

    Posted: Jan. 13, 2023

  • Do you have some sort of template when reaching out for new sponsors? What does that look like?

    Posted: Dec. 2, 2022

  • Has anyone done anything creative with a Sponsor - Thank You/Receipt document?

    Posted: Nov. 18, 2022

  • I am considering a coffee/ donut truck for three hours during the race. Should I ask for sponsorship or a percentage of sales?

    Posted: Nov. 11, 2022

  • Would love your ideas for what you do for sponsors & your sponsor level ideas.

    Posted: Nov. 11, 2022

  • I got an email today that the presenting sponsor for a race won't be renewing their sponsorship. Any tips on how best to follow up at this point?

    Posted: Nov. 4, 2022

  • How do you get a business to sponsor an item like a bag, hat, etc?

    Posted: Oct. 7, 2022

  • What are some ways you thank sponsors after your event?

    Posted: Sept. 23, 2022

  • Need some ideas of a sponsorship package, please share any of the forms you have used.

    Posted: Aug. 5, 2022

  • What kind of commission do you pay if you have a third party person selling sponsorships?

    Posted: July 1, 2022

  • Is it okay if I ask for more sponsorship money from larger companies than I do for small local businesses, or does it need to be a flat price for everyone?

    Posted: June 3, 2022

  • We are looking to revamp our sponsorship packages in the coming months. Looking for some ideas as to what others offer outside of the usual tshirt sponsorship.

    Posted: June 3, 2022

  • Does anyone have an awesome sponsorship packet they'd like to share?

    Posted: Feb. 17, 2022

  • Has anyone figured out a good way to reuse banners and signage when sponsorships change?

    Posted: Feb. 17, 2022

  • Anyone has a simple sponsor agreement template they're willing to share?

    Posted: Feb. 4, 2022

  • First time our 5k will have food at the finish line and I'm seeking assistance projecting the quantity to request of our sponsors.

    Posted: Jan. 28, 2022

  • How do you go about getting sponsors for your races?

    Posted: Nov. 5, 2021

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