CTC 2026: Race-Level Sponsorships 2026 — Columbia, MO

⚠️ 2026 RACE-LEVEL PARTNERSHIP DEADLINES ⚠️ The Dual-Track System: Presenting vs. Title Sponsorships To maintain a unified brand presence across all Mid-Missouri events, the Columbia Track Club utilizes a dual-track sponsorship framework. The Presenting Partner (Track A - Club Level): This is the overarching brand behind the entire organization. Presenting Partners fund macro-infrastructure like timing systems, the CTC Scholarship, and volunteer tech uniforms. Their logo appears on the 100+ volunteer shirts across every event year-round. The Title Sponsor (Track B - Race Level): This partner targets a specific runner demographic by funding the physical execution of a single iconic race (like the Heart of America Marathon). Title Sponsors own the athlete experience, their logo goes directly into the hands of the runners on the participant finisher shirts, and they own the primary finish line real estate for that specific race. The "Rule of the Uniform" (Where Your Logo Goes) To maintain a unified brand presence across all Mid-Missouri events, the Columbia Track Club strictly delineates our event apparel: The Participant Finisher Shirt (Track B): This shirt is exclusively for the registered athletes. By securing a Track B tier, your brand gets directly into the hands of the runners. (Note: For races with course maps on the back, like the Heart of America Marathon, sponsor logos are placed in premium locations on the sleeves or side panels). The Volunteer Uniform (Track A): This is the official club-wide tech shirt featuring our macro-level annual partners. All event workforce wear this uniform to serve as identifiable leadership. 📅 2026 Event & Print Timeline Track B sponsorships are tied to specific events, so print deadlines vary. To ensure your company branding is included on the physical participant shirts, your agreement and high-resolution vector logo (.AI or .EPS) must be submitted prior to the specific race's cutoff date: Sandbagger 8K: Print Deadline June 20, 2026 Heart of America Marathon [HOA]: Print Deadline July 28, 2026 Rock Bridge Revenge [RBR]: Print Deadline September 5, 2026 Cheese and Sauerkraut 10 Miler: Print Deadline October 31, 2026 (Note: Partnerships secured after a print deadline receive full digital fulfillment and on-site activation space where applicable). Own the Athlete Experience Support the logistical execution of iconic Mid-Missouri races. By sponsoring these iconic events, your brand powers our aid stations, provides post-race recovery, and ensures a premier event for our athletes. Select your target race from the categories below. Inventory limits apply strictly per event. 2026 Race-Level Partnerships Category 1 Heart of America Marathon, Three Creeks Torrent, Rock Bridge Revenge The Sponsorship Tiers Title Sponsor — $3,000 (Limit: 1) Participant Apparel: One (1) standalone company logo printed on the right sleeve or side panel of the official participant finisher shirts. Naming Rights: 'Powered by [Company Name]' appended to the official race name on the RunSignup page and all CTC-produced digital race graphics." Physical Presence: One (1) custom-printed 8x4 foot sponsor banner hung directly on the primary finish line scaffolding/arch. Speaking Rights: One (1) scripted, 60-second microphone address to the athletes at the start line. Event Booth: One (1) 10x10 foot physical footprint at the finish line festival for a company-provided canopy tent. Event Entries: 4 complimentary entries to the sponsored race. On-Course Zone Partner — $875 (Limit: 4 per race) Participant Apparel: One (1) company logo included in the sponsor grid on the left sleeve or side panel of the participant finisher shirts. Zone Signage: Two (2) 18x24-inch custom yard signs placed exclusively at your assigned on-course checkpoint (e.g., Hydration Station or Relay Exchange Zone). Event Presence: Space for one (1) 10x10 company-provided canopy tent and up to four (4) corporate staff to physically run and decorate your assigned zone. Event Entries: 2 complimentary entries to the sponsored race. Athlete Packet Partner — $625 (Limit: 2 per race) Direct Access: One (1) single-color company logo printed directly on the exterior of the participant packet-pickup bags. Insert Rights: The right to provide one (1) physical promotional flyer (max 8.5x11 inches) or one (1) small physical item (e.g., lip balm, pen) to be stuffed into all participant bags. Digital Branding: One (1) hyperlinked logo on the race's RunSignup page. Operational Partner — $500 (Limit: 4 per race) Logistical Integration: Physical branding on critical race machinery. This is fulfilled as either two (2) 24x12-inch magnetic decals on the lead pace vehicle, or one (1) 6x3 foot banner attached to the main medical/recovery tent. Digital Shout-out: One (1) dedicated paragraph (max 50 words) in the pre-race digital athlete guide emailed to all registered runners. Volunteer Hub Partner — $500 (Limit: 1 per race) Zone Signage: One (1) 18x24-inch custom