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 Ainsley’s Angels of America. In addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley’s Angels of America aims to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life. Serving as advocates to providing education and participating as active members in local communities, Ainsley’s Angels believe everyone deserves to be included.

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

Race shirts can only be guaranteed to participants registering at least 2 weeks prior to race day. Race shirts will be available on a first-come/first-served basis to participants registering with less than 2 weeks to go.

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. 

PACKET PICKUP INFO 

If you are interested in being a sponsor or donating in kind please contact us at B2S@katyarearunningclub.com

The 8th Annual Katy Back to School 5k will be a chipped timed race on a certified course benefiting Ainsley’s Angels. In addition to ensuring everyone can experience endurance events, Ainsley’s Angels of America aims to build awareness about America’s special needs community through inclusion in all aspects of life. Serving as advocates to providing education and participating as active members in local communities, we believe everyone deserves to be included.

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.

Except for the Title Sponsor, all sponsorship levels will be non-exclusive.

Sponsorship$250
Bronze
$500
Silver
$750
Gold
$1000
Platinum
$3000
Elite Sponsor
$5000
Title Sponsor
limit of 1
Listed as sponsor on website with logo and link
Tier level company logo on the back of race T‐shirt5th4th3rd2nd2nd
Promotional materials in race packet
Logo displayed at packet pick-up
No. Of complimentary race entries12345
Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during and after the race
Sponsor provided signs at the Start/Finish
Race named for Title Sponsor “ABC Co. Back to School 5k”
Most prominent and largest display of logo on all race T‐shirts
Logo prominently displayed on all race forms
Logo at all mile markers
Opportunity to speak at the opening of the race
Will place all check-in materials inside any bags provided by the sponsor

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, 2024.
Promotional items should be event appropriate and must fit inside the goodie bag.

Deadline for Sponsorship Commitments is August 15, 2024.
Checks Payable to Katy Area Running Club.

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities contact:

B2S@KatyAreaRunningClub.com

Sponsorship Forms and payment available online at www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com

Race Day – September 5, 2022