The Katy Back to School 5k is back as a live race. All registrants will receive a race shirt and a chipped bib.
Race proceeds will benefit Ainsley's Angels of America. In addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley's Angels of America aims to build awareness about America's special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life. Serving as advocates to providing education and participating as active members in local communities, Ainsley's Angels believe everyone deserves to be included.
Packet Pickup will be held in the courtyard at the Villagio Town Center just outside Good Times Running Company, 22764 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77450. The tenative dates and times are: Friday, September 3; 4pm to 7 pm Saturday September 5th: 12:00 - 3:00pm Sunday, September 6th: 12:00 - 3:00pm and 6 am before raceday.
If you are interested in being a sponsor or donating in kind please contact us at B2S@katyarearunningclub.com
The 5th Annual Katy Back to School 5k will be a chipped timed race on a certified course benefiting Ainsley's Angels. In addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley's Angels of America aims to build awareness about America's special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life. Serving as advocates to providing education and participating as active members in local communities, we believe everyone deserves to be included.
The Katy Back to School 5K event is owned and managed by the Katy Area Running Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit. All sponsorship contributions will be tax deductible.
With the exception of the Title Sponsor all sponsorship levels will be non-exclusive.
$250 – Bronze
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Listed as sponsor on website with link
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Fifth tier level company name on back of race t-shirt
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Promotional materials in race packet
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Logo displayed at packet pick-up
$500 – Silver
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Listed as sponsor on website with link
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Fourth tier level company name on back of race t-shirt
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Promotional materials in race packet
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Logo displayed at packet pick-up
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1 complimentary race entry
$750 – Gold
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Listed as sponsor on website with link
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Third tier level company logo on back of race t-shirt
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Logo displayed at packet pick-up
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Promotional materials in race packet
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2 complimentary race entries
$1000 – Platinum
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Listed as sponsor on website with logo and link
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Second tier level company logo on back of race t‐shirt
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Sponsor provided signs at start/finish
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Logo displayed at packet pick-up
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Promotional materials in race packet
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Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during and after the race
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3 complimentary race entries
$3000 – Elite Sponsor
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Listed sponsor on website with logo and link
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Second tier level company logo on back of race t‐shirt
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Promotional materials in race packet
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Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during and after the race
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Sponsor provided signs at the Start/Finish
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Logo displayed at packet pick-up
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4 complimentary race entries
$5000 – Title Sponsor – limit of 1
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Race named for Title Sponsor “ABC Co. Back to School 5k”
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Listed as top sponsor on website with logo and link
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Most prominent and largest display of logo on all race t‐shirts
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Logo prominently displayed on all race forms
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Logo displayed at packet pick-up
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Logo at all mile markers
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Opportunity to speak at opening of race
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Promotional materials in race packet
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Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during and after the race
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Sponsor provided signs at the Start/Finish
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Will place all check-in materials inside any bags provided by sponsor
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5 complimentary race entries
All Sponsors will have the opportunity to set up table and display and distribute products and promotional materials at the after-party/awards ceremony
Product Donations
In addition to the above listed sponsorship levels we are also seeking product donations (i.e. Gift Cards, Water bottles, t-shirts, key chains, sports drinks, anything that could be used as door prizes, etc). It is at your discretion to provide the quantity of items as they could be used to either be included as prizes or distributed to all racers. In exchange for such a product donation, the following promotional services will be provided:
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Listed as supporter on website
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Sixth tier level company name on back of race shirt
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Company name displayed at packet pick-up
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“Shout out” in race packet
General Information regarding Event Sponsorships
Sponsorship money is due by August 8, 2021.
Promotional items should be event appropriate and must fit inside the goodie bag.
Deadline for Sponsorship Commitments is August 1, 2021.
Checks Payable to Katy Area Running Club.
For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities contact:
Sponsorship Forms and payment available online at www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com
Race Day – September 6, 2021
2020 Sponsor Registration - Please indicate Sponsorship level
o $250 Bronze Sponsor
o $500 Silver Sponsor
o $750 Gold Sponsor
o $1,000 Platinum Sponsor
o $3,000 Elite Sponsor - Limit of 5
o $5,000 Title Sponsor - Limit of 1
Company Name: _____________________________________________________
Company Contact: ___________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
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Phone: ________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Forms must be received by August 1, 2021. Artwork & Money due by August 8, 2021.
The Katy Back to School 5K event is owned and managed by the Katy Area Running Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit. All sponsorship contributions will be tax deductible.
Sponsorship payments can be made by check made payable to Katy Area Running Club & mailed to:
Katy Area Running Club - Treasurer
c/o Yvonne Prevallet
5923 Bailey Springs Ct.
Katy, TX 77450
or by PayPal to business@KatyAreaRunningClub.com
