Neuse River Bridge Run

All sponsorship opportunities include advertising on the Neuse River Bridge Run website and printed materials and advertising. You are responsible for providing all advertising materials (logos, artwork, and information) to the Bridge Run Committee for use in advertising and promotion materials, event signage, etc. Please email Georgiana Bircher: bircher@impactcomonline.com or call (252) 634-2370 if you have questions about formatting or submitting artwork. 

Sponsorships received in values falling between package values listed below will receive the benefits of the lower valued sponsorship package. Recognition for media and other in-kind sponsors will be in accordance with sponsorship package values.


PREMIER
($10,000) Sponsorship – Exclusive, only 1

• Name/logo as Premier Sponsor at the finish line banner
  
• Prominent media coverage (radio, television, newspapers, poster and web site)
  
• Complimentary booth at pre and post race venues (must provide own display and supplies)
  
• Provide promotional materials in all participants “goodie” bags
  
• Name/logo prominently displayed as Premier Sponsor on race t-shirt
  
• Twenty-four (24) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes Endurance sponsorship benefits
  

ENDURANCE
($5,000) / Half-Marathon Sponsorship

• Complimentary booth at pre and post race venues (must provide own display & supplies)
  
• Receives media coverage
  
• Twelve (12) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes Distance sponsorship benefits
  

DISTANCE 
($2,500) Sponsorship

• Complimentary booth at the race (must provide own tent, table, and supplies)
  
• Eight (8) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes Miler sponsorship benefits
  

MILER
($1,000) Sponsorship

• Name listed as sponsor on race t-shirt
  
• Name listed on event poster
  
• Four (4) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes Sprinter sponsorship benefits
  

SPRINTER ($500) Sponsorship

• Four (4) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes Walker sponsorship benefits
  

WALKER ($250) Sponsorship

• Name listed as sponsor on event website
  
• Name in local “thank you” advertisement
  

5K&10K / Half-marathon Bib Sponsorship: 
$1,500: 2 available (or all bibs for $2,500)

• Name/logo exclusively printed on either (or both) 5K and 10K bibs
  
• Name displayed on race poster
  
• Name listed as sponsor on race t-shirt
  
• Six (6) complimentary race registrations
  

Pre- & Post-Race Event Sponsorship: 
$1,500: 2 available

• Name/logo exclusively on banner by stage and announced during event 
  
• Complimentary booth at the race (must provide own tent, table, and supplies)
  
• Name displayed on race poster
  
• Name listed as sponsor on race t-shirt
  
• Six (6) complimentary race registrations 

5K&10K / Half-Marathon Start Lines Sponsorship:
$750 - 2 available (or sponsor all for $1,000)

• Name exclusively shown on the start line banner
  
• Four (4) complimentary race registrations
  

Water Station Sponsorship: 
$400: 8 available (or sponsor all for $2,000)

• Exclusive promotion of business at designated water stops – sponsor may include decorations, cups with logos, logo-attired volunteers, etc.
  
• Two (2) complimentary race registrations
  

Mile-Marker Sponsorship: 
$350: 24 available

• Name/logo displayed on mile-marker(s)
  
• Two (2) complimentary race registrations
  

SuperKids Fun Run
Super Hero
($2,000) Sponsorship – Exclusive, only 1

• Name/logo as Fun Run Sponsor at the start/finish line banner
  
• Prominent media coverage (radio, television, newspapers, and web site)
  
• Logo on Race Posters
  
• Complimentary booth at post race venues (must provide own display and supplies)
  
• Provide promotional materials in all participants “goodie” bags
  
• Name/logo prominently displayed as Fun Run Sponsor on race t-shirt
  
• Eight (8) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes Super Sidekick sponsorship benefits
  

SuperKids Fun Run
Super Sidekick ($1,250) Sponsorship - Only 2

• Included in pre-race media coverage regarding the Fun Run
  
• Recognition on event signage
  
• May include company promotional materials in all participants’ “goodie” bags 
  
• Opportunity to hand-out company product / coupons at event site
  
• Six (6) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes Super Officer sponsorship benefits
  

SuperKids Fun Run
Super Officer ($750) Sponsorship

• Logo on back of Fun Run t-shirt
  
• Listing in post-race thank you ad
  
• Four (4) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes Super Good Guy sponsorship benefits
  

SuperKids Fun Run
Super Good Guy ($350) Sponsorship

• Name listed as sponsor on race t-shirt
  
• Two (2) complimentary race registrations
  
• Includes listing in post-race thank you ad
  

Media & In-kind Sponsorship
Print Media

• Twelve (12) quarter-page ads prior to race day or an agreed upon schedule of articles
  
• One (1) full-page thank you ad post race (preferably within 30 days of event date and a weekend or Wednesday run-date)
  
• Provide graphic design services for ad lay-out
  

Media & In-kind Sponsorship
Broadcast: Television

• Meet frequency rates for station for 2 15-day schedules in  two months following agreement and then for 45 days prior to event or combination of spots and on-air coverage prior to event 
  
• Produce 30- & 60-second spots
  

Media & In-kind Sponsorship
Broadcast: Radio

• Meet frequency rates for station for 14 days in immediate month following agreement and then for 45 days prior to event
  
• Produce 15- & 30-second spots

Media & In-kind Sponsorship
Electronic Mediums

• Links to Neuse River Bridge Run web site
  
• Dedicated advertisements with click-through capabilities
  
• Develop internet advertisements
  

Media & In-kind Sponsorship
Race Day Needs
(Abridged Listing)

• Refreshments & drinks for runners at the finish: breads, protein bars, fruits, bottled water, sports drinks, juices - must be ready for consumption
  
• Course prep-work & clean-up: Cones; Water stations; Bathroom facilities; Directional Signs
  
• Tenting for post-race event and registration area
  
• Race day photography & videography
  
• Safety patrol services for runners
  
• Health care and emergency services for runners