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Monument MarathonFull and Half
September 26, 2015SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
It’s going to be Monumental!Showcasing 26.2 Miles ofScenic Western Nebraska
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Putting the Beauty of Western Nebraska on Display!
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MissionTo provide a quality, challenging, scenic and safe running event, in order to:•promote healthy lifestyles•introduce Western Nebraska to a new population, and bring outside dollars into the community•support the Western Nebraska Community College Foundation.
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Process• The Monument Marathon is the signature event for the Western
Nebraska Community College Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization charged with raising funds to support students, programs and facilities through local support for WNCC.
• It began in 2012 as a partnership between the Foundation and the Star Herald.
• The event takes year-round planning and preparation through the assistance of a Race Crew and Steering Committee which meets regularly throughout the year and has become a premier race and attraction for runners from all over the world.
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Regional Economic Impact• Lodging – 43% of runners will spend money on Lodging*• Local tourism industry will see a financial impact!• Dining – 86% of all runners will spend money on dining.*• Shopping – 62% of ALL runners will spend money on local shopping.*• 400+ runners in 2012 and 2013, and 475 runners in 2014. Potential projected growth in
5 years to 1000+ runners.• Will benefit Western Nebraska Community College Foundation
*Stats based on 2011 Survey conducted by Wheeler Event Management done on “Crazy Horse Run”
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Runner Demographics• 203% increase in marathon participants in just three years, and only an increase
of 25% on the total amount of races held *• 75%+ of all runners anticipated to be from out of region, thus bringing NEW
revenues to Western NE• Race entrants represent a high level of fitness and are viewed as trend setters• Average Age: 44.8*• 73.5% Married*• 78.8% College educated*• 76.4% Earn a household income of $75,000+*
*2009 National Runner Survey, Running USA
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Event Marketing• Advertising at the expos similar events• Event Website • Event t-shirts and event banners• E-mail• Social Media and Online Race Calendars• Newspaper-Star-Herald and sister periodicals• Radio and TV• Online Running Websites• Brochures, Flyers & Posters
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MONUMENT MARATHON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
TITLE SPONSORSHIP- $25,000.00(1)
• Event name will include sponsor’s name -- “The XYZ Company Monument Marathon”
• Corporate logo with top billing, in publicity materials and in press releases.
• Corporate logo on kilometer markers and on finish line banner
• Special press release announcing name of the title sponsor
• Top billing for corporate logo placement on event t-shirt
• Special recognition on event day
• A designated company representative will be the official race starter
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
• 4 Complimentary race entries
• Named as a Lead Sponsor for the present Annual Campaign
• Membership for one year in the Foundation Visionaries’ Club
STARTING LINE SPONSORS - $ 4,500.00 (2 – HALF and FULL)
• Corporate name and logo prominently displayed in publicity materials and in press releases.
• Prominent corporate name and logo placement on event t-shirt
• Corporate name on event t-shirts
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Event day recognition
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
• 2 Complimentary race entries
• Membership for one year in the Foundation Visionaries’ Club
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MONUMENT MARATHON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FINISH LINE SPONSOR $ 7,500.00 (1)
• Corporate name and logo prominently displayed in publicity materials and in press releases.
• Prominent corporate name and logo placement on event t-shirt
• Corporate name on event t-shirts
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Event day recognition
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
• 2 Complimentary race entries
• Membership for one year in the Foundation Visionaries’ Club
EXPO SPONSOR - $10,000 (1)
•Expo name will include sponsor name
•All Monument Marathon race entrants will attend expo on September 25, 2015
• The expo is open to the public
•Corporate logo and prominent billing in publicity materials and top billing in press releases for expo
•Prominent corporate name and logo on event t-shirt
•Sponsor promotion table at expo and race events
•Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
•Membership for one year in the Foundation Visionaries’ Club
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MONUMENT MARATHON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
HEALTH CARE SPONSOR - $5,000 (1)
• Corporate name and logo displayed on the medical tent and shirts for medical personnel.
• Corporate name and logo prominently displayed in publicity materials and in press releases.
• Prominent corporate name and logo placement on event t-shirt
• Corporate name on event t-shirts
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Event day recognition
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
• 2 Complimentary race entries
• Membership for one year in the Foundation Visionaries’ Club
TIMING SPONSOR - $4,500 (1)
• Corporate name and logo displayed on souvenir timing chip provided to all participants.
• Corporate name and logo prominently displayed in publicity materials and in press releases.
• Prominent corporate name and logo placement on event t-shirt
• Corporate name on event t-shirts
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Event day recognition
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
• 2 Complimentary race entries
• Membership for one year in the Foundation Visionaries’ Club
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MONUMENT MARATHON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WATER STATION SPONSORSHIP- $ 1,500.00 (13)
• Named in publicity materials
• Corporate logo on sign at one water stop
• Corporate name on event t-shirts
• Recognition on event day
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
• Membership for one year in the Foundation Visionaries’ Club
MARATHON and HALF MARATHON MILE MARKER SPONSORSHIP- $ 500.00 (39)
• Named in publicity materials
• Corporate name on one mile marker (with title sponsor name)
• Corporate name on event t-shirts
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Event day recognition
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS IN RACE PACKET - $250.00
• All materials must be provided by Vendor
BOOTH SPACE AT RACE EXPO - $100.00
• Vendor table at Expo
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MONUMENT MARATHON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP (Value of $1000.00 plus)
• Named in publicity materials
• Corporate name on event t-shirts
• Event day recognition
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
• Membership for one year in the Foundation Visionaries’ Club
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP (Value of $999.00 or less)
• Event day recognition
• Sponsor promotion table at event
• Will include promotional materials provided by sponsor in Race Packet/Bag
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MONUMENT MARATHON IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
•On Course Nutrition – gels – GU Gels (singles) (minimum 1000 servings)
•On Course Nutrition – fruit (oranges and bananas – 300 bananas, 300 oranges), high energy snacks (i.e. trail mix)
•Paper 7 oz. water cups (estimated need – 3900 - 9000 cups)
•Health care professionals for course and finish areas
•Medical supplies (ice packs, pain reliever, band-aids, pain reliever gel, ace bandages)
•Health care services for finish (i.e. massage, chiropractic, physical therapy)
•Printing of brochures, postcards, banners
•Finisher Medals – est. 200 – 500 runners
•Finisher T-shirts - est. 200 – 500 runners
•Swag Bags/Gear Bags - est. 200 – 500 runners
•Food for runners - post race finish area (fruit, bagels, pizza, easy to eat foods, etc.) for est. 200-500 runners
•Beverages for post race finish area
•Volunteer lunch items – for approximately 250
•Event tents (for use the day of event)
•Awards for race winners
•Promotional items for bags (minimum quantity – 500)
•Promotional coupons for bags (minimum quantity – 500)
•Photography
•Large Water Coolers
•Large Plastic Garbage Cans – new
•Rakes
•Pushbrooms
•Gear Truck
•Bus to take participants to marathon start
*Let us know if you have something you wish to contribute! [email protected] or 308-630-6551
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Sponsorship and Expo Reservation Agreement
YES! We would like to be a sponsor of the 2015 Monument Marathon!
TYPE OF SPONSORSHIP (Check all that apply):
_____ Title Sponsorship- $25,000.00
_____ Finish Line Sponsor -$7,500.00
_____ Expo Sponsor -$10,000.00
_____ Health Care Sponsor - $5,000.00
_____ Timing Sponsor - $4,500.00
_____ Starting Line Sponsors - $3,000.00
_____ Water Station Sponsorship- $1,500.00
_____ Marathon And Half Marathon Mile Marker Sponsorship- $500.00 (39)
_____ Booth Space At Race Expo - $100.00
_____ Promotional Materials In Race Packet - $250.00
_____ In-Kind Contribution, Description and Value: ___________________________________
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CONTACT NAME _____________________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME_____________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER _______________________ E-MAIL _________________________
MAILING ADDRESS___________________________________________________________
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*PLEASE PROVIDE ADVANCE NOTICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SPONSOR PROMOTION TABLE*Please make checks payable to:
WNCC Foundation
Memo: Monument Marathon
MAIL TO:
WNCC Foundation
1601 E. 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
For further information, call or e-mail 308-630-6551 or [email protected]
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CURRENT SPONSORS
Title Sponsor – Platte Valley Companies
Expo Sponsor – Scotts Bluff County Tourism
Finish Line Sponsor – Regional West Medical Center
Chip Timing Sponsor – Kelley Bean
Half Starting Line – Box Butte General Hospital
Full Starting Line – Nebraska Transport Company
Water Stations Sponsors
Simmons Olsen Law Firm
Chaloupka, Holyoke, Hofmeister, Snyder & Chaloupka
Hampton Inn
Gering Visitors Bureau
Carr-Trumbull Do It Center
Panhandle Health District
Panhandle Coop
Ameri-Co Carriers
B&C Steel
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CURRENT SPONSORS
Mile Marker Sponsors
Monument Vision
Floyd’s Truck
Douglas Kelly
Morrill County Community Hospital
Heritage Estates
The Sports Racquet
Kids R’ Us
Brown’s Shoe Fit
21st Century Equipment
Gering Valley Plumbing & Heating
Budget Drain
Castro Roofing
Dr. Scott Beck DDS
Golden Living Center
Warehouse
Goodwill
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CURRENT SPONSORSMile Marker Sponsors (cont.)
Aulick Leasing
Scottsbluff Paintless Dent Removal
X-Treme Dents
Sidney Regional Medical Center
Pipe Works
Runza
Spectrum Photography
Logoz
In-kind Sponsors
Pepsi
Domino’s
Panhandle Co-op
Valley Ambulance
The Meat Shoppe
Paradise/Marketing Consultants
Home Depot
Sysco
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How Can You Help?
Sponsor or Donate
In-Kind or Mile Marker Sponsorships
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VOLUNTEER!
Individual or Group Opportunities
More than 250 volunteers help to make this event such a great success!
Contact Us
Jennifer Rogers, Race Director
308-630-6551
monumentmarathon.com
wnccfoundation.org
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