Sponsorship Information
The Katy Back to School 5k is a live race. All registrants will receive a race shirt and a chipped bib. Race proceeds will benefit The Ballard House and the Houston chapter of Ainsley’s Angels of America.
The Ballard House is a Katy, TX facility dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals and their caregivers who travel to Houston, Texas for world-renowned medical treatment. They offer a temporary, no-cost home away from home, fostering a warm and welcoming environment that prioritizes safety and community. Ainsley’s Angels works to ensure everyone can experience endurance events and aims to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life.
KARC is a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving area runners and the local running community. All runners and walkers are welcomed.
REGISTRATION INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE
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.
If you are interested in being a sponsor or donating in kind please contact us at B2S@katyarearunningclub.com
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.
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, 2025.
Promotional items should be event appropriate and must fit inside the goodie bag.
Deadline for Sponsorship Commitments is August 15, 2025.
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 1, 2025