2011 Grand Canyon Marathon & Tusayan Half Marathon
Saturday, November 12, 2011
900 person event held at Grand Canyon National Park
info@grandcanyonmarathon.com

Why become a Sponsor?

Sponsors of the Grand Canyon Marathon not only expose their brand to a targeted audience of marathoners and runners the world over, they will also secure their position as a supporter of one of the world's most exclusive and premier running events. The Grand Canyon Marathon is the only marathon in the United States that has a permit to hold an event like this in a National Park. Our permit allows for 300 marathon runners, creating a small and exclusive event that is truly once in a lifetime. This year our Tusayan Half Marathon will be held in the Kaibab National Forest and will allow for 600 half marathon participants. Our participant satisfaction is second to none. The Grand Canyon Marathon is a USTAF certified course and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

MISSION

The Grand Canyon Marathon started as a way for the Grand Canyon community to come together in the off season and put on a world-class foot race. The event is facilitated by the Grand Canyon Community Recreation Center (non-profit) and exists to promote health and wellness in one of the world's most breathtaking places. All proceeds from the race go to Grand Canyon High School scholarships and to fund the ongoing programming of the community recreation center.

OBJECTIVES

• Promote health and wellness in the Grand Canyon Community.
• Promote the Grand Canyon region as a premier destination for recreation & tourism.
• Generate a spirit of community involvement and volunteerism.
• Facilitate the best marathon experience in an incredibly unique environment

Sponsorship Levels

Our sponsors and volunteers are part of what has made this event so successful. We have many different levels to suit a variety of businesses and organizations.

TITLE SPONSORSHIP - $5,000 (1 Available)

• Exclusive Sponsorship title rights
• Grand Canyon Marathon - Proudly Sponsored by ABC Company
• Premier recognition in all marketing material (Electronic, Print, Radio)
• Logo with link display on race website
• Premier logo display on Participant and Volunteer shirts
• Banners and Booth at Finish Line Celebration Area
• Banners and Booth at Post-Race Party
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and products in runner race packets
• Company sponsorship acknowledgement throughout race day
• Rights to have a representative start the races
• Rights to present top awards at finish line festival
• 4 Complimentary participant entries into the race

GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $2,500 (3 Available)

• Corporate sponsor name/logo with link placed on race website
• Prominent Logo display on Participant and Volunteer shirts
• Prominent Logo recognition on Marathon marketing material (Electronic, Print)
• Banners and Booth at Finish Line Celebration Area
• Banners and Booth at Post-Race Party
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and products in runner race packets
• Company sponsorship acknowledgement throughout race day
• Acknowledgement at pre-race and post-race ceremonies
• 2 Complimentary participant entry into the race

SILVER SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 (5 Available)

• Company name/logo with link placed on race website
• Logo display on Participant and Volunteer shirts
• Logo recognition on Marathon Marketing material (Print)
• Free Booth at Finish Line Celebration Area
• Acknowledgement at post-race awards ceremony
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and products in runner race packets
• Company sponsorship acknowledgement throughout race day
• 1 Complimentary participant entry into the race

AID STATION SPONSORSHIP - $250 (12 Available)

• Company s name and logo on sponsor page of Marathon website
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and products in runner race packets
• Company sponsorship acknowledgement throughout race day
• Logo posted at one of the Water Aid Stations
• Free Booth at Finish Line Celebration Area
• Acknowledgement at post-race awards ceremony

FRIENDS OF MARATHON SPONSORSHIP - $100+ (Unlimited)

• Name/Logo on sponsor page of Marathon website
• Opportunity to distribute company materials and products in runner race packets

If you have any other sponsorship ideas or suggestions we would be happy to discuss them with you. Each category can be tailored to provide your organization s service or product the best exposure.

For additional information or sponsorship, please contact:
info@grandcanyonmarathon.com