Sponsorship Opportunities

Do Something Super!Unmask your inner superhero with a major sponsorship of the world-class 2020 Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay presented by FirstEnergy on September 26, 2020. Not only can you support Akron Children’s Hospital and the greater Akron community, you also can share your organization’s brand with nearly 130,000 expected runners, volunteers and spectators.

The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay celebrates heroes of all kinds—from the runners, to the doctors, nurses and the courageous patients at Akron Children’s who line the race course or receive care at the hospital—to your organization, which is committed to celebrating the health and well-being of our community. Sign up today to be a sponsor for the region’s premier sporting event. Contact Machelle Syx at 330-543-0137 to learn more.

ECONOMIC IMPACT: $6 MILLION

BUSINESSES & RESIDENCES ALONG COURSE: 3,000

C O M M U N I T Y I M P A C T :

HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO ATTENDEES: 15,000

SPECTATORS: 130,000

VOLUNTEERS: 1,553

VOLUNTEER HOURS: 8,651

P A R T I C I P A N T S :

Half3,658

Marathon1,269 Team Relay

4,581(929 teams)

TOTAL: 9,508

2019 RaceDemographics

0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69

19%

33%

25%

2%

15%

5%

A G E B R E A K D O W N :

MARKETING IMPACT:

EARNED MEDIA IMPRESSIONS:

249.4 MILLION

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERACTIONS:

4.37 MILLION

A V E R A G E A G E : 4 0

WOMEN54%

MEN46%

G E N D E R :

The Blue Line Nation Represents: 5 COUNTRIES,42 STATES & DC, AND 710 CITIES

MALE RUNNERSAverage Age: 40

Total Male Runners: 4,400

Relay47%

Half35%

Full18%

Relay50%

Full9%

Half41%

FEMALE RUNNERSAverage Age: 38

Total Female Runners: 5,108

The Blue Line Nation Represents: 5 COUNTRIES,42 STATES & DC, AND 710 CITIES

Sponsorship Opportunities

GOLD SPONSOR - $60,000

Prior to race day:• Logo on Akron Marathon website sponsor page• Akron Marathon social media mention• Race entries (60)• Patient hero kick-off party invitations, June (8)• VIP kick-off party invitations, September (10)• Health & Fitness Expo booth• Mentions in select hospital communications• Logo on patient blog post on Akron Marathon website

On race day:• Logo on start and finish line banners• Digital scoreboard ad at finish line• Logo in event guide• Listing on volunteer t-shirts• Recognition by race announcer• Race day VIP hospitality passes (20)• Company name and Hero Zone location included on marathon maps• Hero Zone along race course• Hero Zone set-up: 20x20 tent (1), tables (2) and folding chairs (6), portable restrooms (2), co-branded banners and signs, sign-making supplies and noisemakers• Patient at Hero Zone during September race

SILVER SPONSOR - $30,000

Prior to race day:• Logo on Akron Marathon website sponsor page• Akron Marathon social media mention• Race entries (30)• Patient hero kick-off party invitations, June (6)• VIP kick-off party invitations, September (5)• Health & Fitness Expo booth• Logo on hospital flat-screens and in other publications• Logo on patient blog post on Akron Marathon website

On race day:• Logo on start and finish line banners• Digital scoreboard ad at finish line• Logo in event guide• Listing on volunteer t-shirts• Recognition by race announcer• Race day VIP hospitality passes (10)• Company name and Hero Zone location included on marathon maps

• Hero Zone along race course• Hero Zone set-up: 20x20 tent (1), tables (2) and folding chairs (6), portable restrooms (2), co-branded banners and signs, sign-making supplies and noisemakers• Patient at Hero Zone during September race

BRONZE SPONSOR - $15,000

Prior to race day: • Logo on Akron Marathon website sponsor page• Akron Marathon social media mention• Race entries (15)• Patient hero kick-off party invitations, June (4)• VIP kick-off party invitations, September (2)• Health & Fitness Expo booth• Mentions in select hospital publications

On race day:• Notable recognition at start and finish lines• Logo in event guide• Listing on volunteer t-shirts• Recognition by race announcer• Race day VIP hospitality passes (5)

HERO ZONE SPONSOR - $10,000

Prior to race day: • Logo on Akron Marathon website sponsor page• Akron Marathon social media mention• Race entries (5)• Patient hero kick-off party invitations, June (2)• VIP kick-off party invitations, September (2)• Logo on hospital flat-screens and in other publications• Logo on patient blog post on Akron Marathon website

On race day:• Hero Zone along race course• Hero Zone set-up: 20x20 tent (1), tables (2) and folding chairs (6), portable restrooms (2), co-branded banners and signs, sign-making supplies and noisemakers• Patient at Hero Zone during September race• Logo in event guide• Company name and Hero Zone location included on marathon maps

*Deadline to receive sponsor benefits is June 1

ELITE SPONSOR, $5,000 • Logo on Akron Marathon website • Listing in event guide • Listing on volunteer t-shirts • 5 race entries • 2 race day VIP hospitality passes

SPECIAL SUPPORTING SPONSOR, $2,500 • Logo on Akron Marathon website • Listing in event guide • Listing on volunteer t-shirts • 2 race day VIP hospitality passes

FLUID OR ENERGY GEL STATION, $1,000 • Listing on Akron Marathon website • Listing in event guide • Decorate and staff a fluid station along the course promoting your business or organization • Provide volunteers to work the station

MILE/KILOMETER MARKER, $750 • Logo decorates mile/kilometer marker along race course • Listing on Akron Marathon website • Listing in event guide

OFFICIAL SPONSOR, $500 • Listing on Akron Marathon website • Listing in event guide

To learn more about these and other sponsorship opportunities, contact Machelle Syx at 330-543-0137 or msyx@akronchildrens.org.

*Deadline to receive sponsor benefits is June 1

Other SponsorshipOpportunities

JUNE 27, 2020 National Interstate 8K & 1 Mile

AUGUST 8, 2020 Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Akron Marathon VIP Event

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 Kids Fun Run

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay

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