Sponsorship Opportunities
“The Bridge Run is a great event! Though I live and run
in NYC, I always enjoy local races more because the
volunteers and fellow runners are so kind and
encouraging!”
~ H. Templeton
EVENT PRODUCER:
The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce produces the Bridge Run Half Marathon and
5k in order to promote the natural and aesthetic beauty of our area, in particular downtown
Binghamton, the historic architecture of Binghamton’s west side and our 2 rivers. In addition,
we raise funds for and awareness of a designated local, non-profit charity partner.
A GREAT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
The Greater Binghamton Bridge Run is a premier running event in the Greater Binghamton
area. The Bridge Run includes a USATF certified half marathon and 5k races. The Bridge Run
starts and ends at NYSEG Stadium, home of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Baseball Club. The
course weaves through the heart of downtown Binghamton through cultural and historic
neighborhoods on the west side of Binghamton and across 4 bridges and our 2 rivers, including
the Susquehanna and Chenango. This event has a reputation that attracts runners from the
local area, across the nation and around the world.
Be a part of a select group of companies with direct access to a desirable demographic of more
than 2,000 runners, as well as an audience of thousands of spectators.
Read on to find the sponsorship level best suited for your business. The Greater Binghamton
Bridge Run also offers opportunities for exhibiting your business/products at the race expo or
advertising in the official Bridge Run Guidebook. Sponsorship packages can also be customized
to meet your marketing objectives.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy Shaw, Race Director
[email protected]
(607) 772-8863 x313
Quick Facts:
Event Date and Time:
Sunday, May 7, 2017
7:30 a.m. Half Marathon; 10:00 a.m. 5K
Expected Runners: 2,000+
Runners Profile:
 Youngest runner is 6 years old in the 5k
and 14 years old in the half
 Average age between 30-40
 57% female; 43% male
 Runners come from across the country:
o 65% from the Greater
Binghamton area
o 90% from NYS
o 19 states represented in the race
Metrocenter:
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up and Vendor Expo
location on Saturday.
NYSEG Stadium:
Race day start/finish for half marathon and
5k; awards ceremony, food & musical
entertainment.
Cool Down:
Beginning with a Finish Line Party and
ending with a post-race celebration at local
restaurants for runners, family, friends,
sponsors and officials.
Average # of Spectators: 3,000
Volunteers: 250+
Dedicated Website:
www.binghamtonbridgerun.org
Dedicated Social Media:
Facebook: greaterbinghamtonbridgerun
Twitter: BingBridgeRun
Instagram: BingBridgeRun
 TITLE SPONSOR: $7,000 (SOLD)
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Most prominent logo inclusion
Logo on Home Page of Bridge Run website with link to company website
Logo on Half Marathon Runner T-shirts (1,000) and 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
Logo on Race Posters (500 print/distribution)
Logo on Race Brochures (1,000 print/distribution)
Logo featured in Ads: Local newspaper and TV
Logo on Race Banners
Logo and company name featured in chambeReport newsletter articles
(circulation of 3,000/month)
Featured in Pre- and Post-Event Media Releases
Banner Ads, Tweets and Facebook Mentions through Chamber of Commerce
Mass Email Mentions to Runners and Volunteers
Banner displayed at Stadium on Race Day near Start/Finish Line
Complimentary Full Page Ad in Race Guide (900 print run and distribution)
Complimentary Mile Marker on course
2 Complimentary Half Marathon Race Entries
8 Complimentary 5K Race Entries
Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday
Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
“Thanks to ALL involved in making this race special year
after year. YOU set the bar HIGH for races in this area! SEE
you again next year!”
~ G. Hall
 GOLD MAJOR SPONSOR: $5,000
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Logo featured in Ads: Local newspaper and TV
Logo on Race Posters (500 print/distribution)
Logo on Race Brochures (1,000 print/distribution)
Logo and company name featured in chambeReport newsletter articles
(circulation of 3,000/month)
Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
Logo on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
Mass Email Mentions to Runners and Volunteers
Banner displayed at Stadium on Race Day near Start/Finish Line
Complimentary Half Page Ad in Race Guide (900 print run and distribution)
Complimentary Mile Marker on course
2 Complimentary Half Marathon Race Entries
8 Complimentary 5K Race Entries
Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday
Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
 SILVER SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $3,500 (1 SOLD)
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Logo featured in Ads: Local newspaper and TV
Logo on Race Posters (500 print/distribution)
Logo on Race Brochures (1,000 print/distribution)
Logo and company name featured in chambeReport newsletter articles
(circulation of 3,000/month)
Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
Company name on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
Mass Email Mentions to Runners and Volunteers
Banner displayed at Stadium on Race Day near Start/Finish Line
Complimentary Quarter Page Ad in Race Guide (900 print run and distribution)
2 Complimentary Half Marathon Race Entries
6 Complimentary 5K Race Entries
Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday
Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
 BRONZE SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $2,500
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Logo featured in Ads: Local newspaper and TV
Logo on Race Posters (500 print/distribution)
Logo on Race Brochures (1,000 print/distribution)
Logo and company name featured in chambeReport newsletter articles
(circulation of 3,000/month)
Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
Company name on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
Mass Email Mentions to Runners and Volunteers
Banner displayed at Stadium on Race Day near Start/Finish Line
2 Complimentary Half Marathon Race Entries
5 Complimentary 5K Race Entries
Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday
Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
“I have done all 6 years of the Bridge run (two 5ks, and
four half marathons) and it continues to be an awesome
event!”
~ Sue Fortunato Timashenka
“What an amazing race! This was my first half
marathon and I loved every minute of the
route. My favorite was running over the
Washington St. Bridge and along the River Walk. I
definitely plan on running this one again!”
~Diane Grick
 RUNNER’S BAG SPONSOR: $2,500
Runner’s bags, containing their t-shirt, bib and race instructions, will be handed out to
the runners at the Race Expo on Saturday. The Runner’s Bag Sponsor will have
prominent placement of their logo on 1,500 Runner Bags, in addition to:
 Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
 Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday
 Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
 COWBELL SPONSOR: $2,500 both sides/$1,500 1 side (1 SIDE SOLD)
Cowbells will be handed out to runners, their spectator family and friends at the Race
Expo on Saturday. The Cowbell Sponsor will have exclusive placement of their logo on
1,500 cowbells, in addition to:
 Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
 Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday
 Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
 COOL DOWN/FINISH LINE PARTY SPONSOR: $2,500
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Logo featured in Ads: Local newspaper and TV
Logo on Race Posters (500 print/distribution)
Logo on Race Brochures (1,000 print/distribution)
Logo and company name featured in chambeReport newsletter articles
(circulation of 3,000/month)
Featured in Pre- and Post-Event Media Releases
Banner Ads, Tweets and Facebook Mentions through Chamber of Commerce
Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
Company name on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
Mass Email Mentions to Runners and Volunteers
Banner prominently displayed at Finish Line Party
2 Complimentary Half Marathon Race Entries
5 Complimentary 5K Race Entries
Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday and Finish Line
Party on Sunday
Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
 RACE EXPO SPONSOR: $1,500 (SOLD)
 Exclusive Sale of Bridge Run Apparel at Race Expo on Saturday and on Race Day
on Sunday
 Logo featured in Ads: Local newspaper and TV
 Logo on Race Posters (500 print/distribution)
 Logo on Race Brochures (1,000 print/distribution)
 Logo and company name featured in chambeReport newsletter articles
(circulation of 3,000/month)
 Shop option and logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
 Mass Email Mentions to Runners and Volunteers
 Banner displayed at Stadium on Race Day near Start/Finish Line
 2 Complimentary Half Marathon Race Entries
 4 Complimentary 5K Race Entries
 Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
 RUNNER’S BIB SPONSOR – FRONT SIDE: $1,200
The Bib Sponsor will have their logo prominently featured on the Runners’ Bibs for Half
Marathon & 5K (2,000). In addition to this highly visible brand awareness, the Bib
Sponsor will also receive:
 Logo featured in Ads: Local newspaper and TV
 Logo on Race Posters (500 print/distribution)
 Logo on Race Brochures (1,000 print/distribution)
 Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
 Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday
 Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
 BRIDGE SPONSOR: $1,000 (4 BRIDGES AVAILABLE)
The Bridge Sponsor will have their logo prominently displayed on the bridge of their
choice. Half Marathon runners go across 4 bridges including: Clinton Street Bridge,
Tompkins Street Bridge, Court Street Bridge and Washington Street Bridge. 5K runners
go across 2 bridges including: Clinton Street Bridge and Court Street Bridge. The Bridge
Sponsor will receive:
 Logo on customized course signage placed at entrance of sponsored bridge
 Opportunity for company’s staff to have designated area on Bridge to cheer on
runners in your own company logo apparel
 Logo featured in Ads: Local newspaper and TV
 Logo on Race Posters (500 print/distribution)
 Logo on Race Brochures (1,000 print/distribution)
 Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name on 5K Runner T-shirts (1,000)
 Complimentary Exhibitor Table at the Race Expo on Saturday
 Option to have item in Race Goody Bags
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 MILE MARKER SPONSOR: $250 – 1 YEAR COMMITMENT;
$400 – 2 YEAR COMMITMENT (13 AVAILABLE)
As a Mile Marker Sponsor, your company will be provided with an
official, customized mile flag/banner on the course, and will be
recognized in the following ways:
 Logo on customized course signage on your designated mile
 Opportunity for company’s staff to have designated area at
mile marker to cheer on runners in your own company logo
apparel
 Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name listed in Race Guide (900 print run and
distribution)
 WATER STATION SPONSOR: $200 (7 AVAILABLE)
As a Water Station Sponsor, your company has the opportunity to
make contact with 2,000 runners along the course, and will be
recognized in the following ways:
 Race day signage at your water station
 Opportunity for company’s staff to hand out water/gatorade
to runners, while cheering them
 Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name listed in Race Guide (900 print run and distribution)
 PORT A POTTY SPONSOR: $100 (16 AVAILABLE)
As a Port A Potty Sponsor, your company has the opportunity to make contact with
2,000 runners and 3,000 spectators. 6 of the Port A Potty’s will be located at the
start/finish line, and 10 more throughout the race course. Port A Potty Sponsors will be
recognized in the following ways:
 Custom Indoor and Outdoor Port A Potty Signage (Graphics provided by
company; Signage printed and displayed by Bridge Run)
 Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name listed in Race Guide (900 print run and distribution)
 DIRECTIONAL ARROWS SPONSOR: $100 (21 AVAILABLE)
As a Directional Arrow Sponsor, your company will have visibility with 2,000 runners as
they run through the streets of Binghamton on the race course. Directional Arrow
Sponsors will be recognized in the following ways:
 Logo on directional arrows applied to the road asphalt throughout the race
course, assisting runners with what direction to run at 21 different major
intersections
 Logo on Bridge Run Website with link to company website
 Company name listed in Race Guide (900 print run and distribution)
2017 Sponsorship Agreement
Level of Sponsorship
 Title: $7,000 (SOLD)
 Gold Major: $5,000
 Silver Supporting: $3,500 (1 SOLD)
 Bronze Supporting: $2,500
 Runner’s Bag: $2,500
 Cowbell: $2,500 (SOLD)
 Cool Down/Finish Line Party: $2,500
 Race Expo: $1,500 (SOLD)
 Runner’s Bib: $1,200
 Bridge: $1,000
 Mile Marker (1 year: $250/2 years:
$400)
 Water Station: $200
 Port A Potty: $100
 Asphalt Directional Arrow: $100
 Giveaway Item (in-kind)
Our Wish List of Giveaway Items:
 Company Logo Items
 Chap Stick
 Lanyards
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Sunblock
Sunglasses
Food and Beverage Donations
Sponsor Information
Company/Organization Name
Contact Name (Please Print)
Title
E-Mail
Mailing Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
Fax
Website URL (For Promotion)
Sponsor Signature
Date
Payment Information
Credit Card Number
Type
Expiration Date
V-Code
Name on Card
Billing Zip
Deadline for sponsorship commitments is February 28, 2017
Please make checks payable to: Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce / ATTN: Bridge Run
Please mail or email this form to: Amy Shaw; [email protected]
Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 995
Binghamton, NY 13902-0995
Phone: 607.772.8860 Fax: 607.722.4513
Thank you for your support of the Bridge Run!