Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2008 United States Air Force (USAF) Marathon is Saturday, September 20 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio with a two day Sports & Fitness Exposition (September 18-19) and 5K race (September 19) at the E. J. Nutter Center, Wright State University. All events are open to the public.
The mission of the USAF Marathon is to provide an outstanding running event that is fun, yet challenging for competitors of all fitness levels; providing the highest military standards of customer service in collaboration with our sponsors and surrounding community partners. The USAF Marathon delivers the "Race with a Different Altitude," highlighting U.S. Air Force aircraft flyovers and a finish line flanked with vintage aircraft. The USAF Marathon maintains its uniqueness by having Air Force senior leadership present each runner with a commemorative medal as they cross the finish line.
For the past two years we have increased our runner registrations at a rate of 25% per year. Our goal is to continue this trend until we reach 10,000 runners to become a World Class Marathon event. In 2007 our runners represented 49 states and 10 foreign countries with more than 6,700 registered runners and about 15,000 attending the Sports & Fitness Expo. Furthermore, this year we implemented our first "Down Range" marathon which included deployed service men and women in places such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. This gives our sponsors a unique opportunity to connect with a large and global market.
Our professional staff is happy to work with your company or organization to reach your marketing goals and budgets and to receive the maximum return on your investment.
Four Star Sponsorship
$30,000 investment
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Your company will be identified as a "Four Star Sponsor" of the 2008 USAF Marathon.
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Your company logo placed on all marketing tools associated with the Marathon including posters and promotional materials printed after signing of the agreement.
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Your company logo (large) placed in a prominent location on back of runner and volunteer shirts (12,000 printed) as a top sponsor.
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Prime logo placement on pre-race print advertisement in accordance with US Air Force instruction.
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Your company logo printed (large) on towels given out to all runners (10,000 printed).
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Your company logo included in television advertising run after signing of contract.
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Your company logo printed on the 5K Start and Finish line. 5K held at Wright State University (WSU), Friday, September 19.
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Your company will be provided with tent space in the post race festival area of the marathon.
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Ten banners placed throughout the race including finish line, spectators area and award ceremony stage (sponsor will provide banners no larger than 3' x 5' with corner grommets).
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Your company logo (large) placed in a prominent location on the Start and Finish line banners provided by marathon marketing team.
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Two (2) key employees from your company may facilitate General Officers in passing out medals to the runners at finish line of the marathon.
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One (1) key employee may participate in the Opening Ceremony of the marathon.
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Two (2) key employees may participate in the Awards Ceremony of the marathon.
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Booth space provided in a prime location at the USAF Marathon Sports & Fitness Expo September 18-19, at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, WSU.
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A full page ad included in the September/October issue of the Wright Times publication which has a circulation of 10,000; distributed to members of the Wright Patterson AFB community. Artwork is due in our office by 3 July 2008.
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Your company will receive up to fifty (50) free race registrations you may present to participants of your choice. The registrations provided may be used for the marathon, wheelchair, half marathon, 10K and 5K races.
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Your company provided with fifteen (15) Distinguished Visitor parking passes good for USAF Marathon race day.
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Twelve (12) key employees will have the opportunity to "meet and greet" runners at the pre-race Gourmet Pasta Dinner.
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Your company may provide an award to present i.e.; the top male and female military runners if desired. (Award must be provided by your company).
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The ability to place product/coupon/brochure in runner's race packets and volunteer bags (sponsors provided, 10,000 items needed by 1 August 2008).
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Your company logo included as a sponsor on the USAF Marathon website with a link to your company website.