The Katy Back to School 5k will be a chipped timed race on a certified course benefiting Katy Students Run (KSR). KSR focuses on transforming the lives of high school students in the Katy area by developing character and promoting healthy choices through training for the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Through mentorship, unconditional acceptance, and training for a half-marathon KSR empowers youth to set and achieve life-altering goals.
With the exception of the Title Sponsor all sponsorship levels will be non-exclusive.
$5000 – Title Sponsor – limit of 1
Race named for Title Sponsor “ABC Co. Back to School 5k”
Listed as top sponsor on website with logo and link
Most prominent and largest display of logo on all race t‐shirts
Logo prominently displayed on all race forms
Logo displayed at packet pick-up
Logo at all mile markers
Opportunity to speak at opening of race
Promotional materials in race packet
Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during and after the race
Sponsor provided signs at the Start/Finish
Will place all check-in materials inside any bags provided by sponsor
5 complimentary race entries
$3000 – Elite Sponsor
Listed sponsor on website with logo and link
Second tier level company logo on back of race t‐shirt
Promotional materials in race packet
Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during and after the race
Sponsor provided signs at the Start/Finish
Logo displayed at packet pick-up
4 complimentary race entries
$1000 – Platinum
Listed as sponsor on website with logo and link
Second tier level company logo on back of race t‐shirt
Sponsor provided signs at start/finish
Logo displayed at packet pick-up
Promotional materials in race packet
Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during and after the race
3 complimentary race entries
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$750 – Gold
Listed as sponsor on website with link
Third tier level company logo on back of race t-shirt
Logo displayed at packet pick-up
Promotional materials in race packet
2 complimentary race entries
$500 – silver
Listed as sponsor on website with link
Fourth tier level company name on back of race t-shirt
Promotional materials in race packet
Logo displayed at packet pick-up
1 complimentary race entry
$250 – bronze
Listed as sponsor on website with link
Fifth tier level company name on back of race t-shirt
Promotional materials in race packet
Logo displayed at packet pick-up
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:
Listed as supporter on website
Sixth tier level company name on back of race shirt
Company name displayed at packet pick-up
“Shout out” in race packet
General Information regarding Event Sponsorships
Sponsorship money is due by August 15, 2018.
Promotional items should be event appropriate and must fit inside the goodie bag.
Deadline for Sponsorship Commitments is August 7, 2018.
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 3, 2018
2018 Sponsor Registration - Please indicate Sponsorship level
o $5,000 Title Sponsor - Limit of 1
o $3,000 Elite Sponsor - Limit of 5
o $1,000 Platinum Sponsor
o $750 Gold Sponsor
o $500 Silver Sponsor
o $250 Bronze Sponsor
Company Name: ________________________________________________________________
Company Contact: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
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Phone: ________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________
Forms must be received by August 7, 2018. Artwork & Money due by August 15, 2018.
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 and mailed to:
Katy Area Running Club
c/o Mike Masse
23010 Laguna Point Dr.
Katy, TX 77450
or by PayPal to
