Firecracker 5K at Chickasaw Point

Special THANK YOU to our event sponsors and helping us to provide a fantastic 4th of July experience!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like to donate to the Firecracker 5K festival, please contact Shelly Harris at shellydeniseharris@gmail.com. 

Sponsorship Opportunities
Increase  your company's visibility by sponsoring the Firecracker 5K at Chickasaw Point. Extend your brand's reach and increase awareness of your offerings within the local community and beyond.

Your sponsorship provides your company with exposure to Chickasaw Point's active community of 488 homes, as well as their visiting friends and family during the festive 4th of July celebrations. Plus, the Firecracker 5K will draw attendance from neighboring regions like Seneca, Lavonia, Clemson, Wahalla, and Anderson. Don't miss the chance to connect with an expanded and highly targeted audience.

Your support enables us to host this inaugural Firecracker 5K and aids in funding Chickasaw Point’s Recreation Fund. Contributions cover event costs and support various Chickasaw Point recreational projects like pickleball courts, walking trails, Bocce Ball courts, and horseshoe pits. 

Note: Selling of products is limited to food trucks. Vendors may collect donations for goods to support the Chickasaw Point recreation fund. Sponsors are responsible for bringing their own booth and items to the event. Some generators will be available, but power is primarily only available for the food truck location. 

OPTION #1 - IN-KIND DONATION SPONSOR
Provide the event with products, prizes, or services that are usable at the event. 

PROVIDE ANY ONE OR COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Gifts, discounts for runner goodie bag (can be company branded)
• Raffle merchandise
• Prize merchandise, services, and goodies for top finishers
• Bottled water, sports or recovery drink (Gatorade, coconut water, chocolate milk)
• Kids activities such as moon bounce, water slide, pony rides, etc.
• Sample food at festival (coffee, pizza, etc): Can request donations to contribute to Chickasaw Point recreation fund)
• Refueling food (fruit, veggies, bagels, muffins etc.)
• Coffee for participants, spectators, volunteers
• 4th of July decorations (flags, blow up structures, etc)
• Festival game supplies (water balloons, sack race, etc)
• Other event supplies (stage, beer garden fence, power, etc.)

YOU WILL RECEIVE:

In-kind sponsor recognition will vary based on the value provided. All in-kind sponsors receive:

• Booth/tent presence at race festival zone
• Provide inserts or samples for participant goodie bag
• Logo/link on Firecracker 5K event website

OPTION #2 - VENDOR SPACE - $100 YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Booth/tent presence at race festival zone
• Provide inserts or samples for participant goodie bag
• Logo/link on Firecracker 5K event website

Sponsors are responsible for bringing their own booth and items to the event. Selling of products is limited to food trucks. Vendors may collect donations for goods to support the Chickasaw Point recreation fund. 

OPTION #3 -  SILVER SPONSOR - $250 YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Booth/tent  presence at race festival zone
• Provide inserts or samples for participant goodie bag
• Logo/link on Firecracker 5K event website
• Company logo on back of race shirt

OPTION #4 -  GOLD SPONSOR - $500 YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Booth/tent presence at race festival zone
• Provide inserts or samples for participant goodie bag
• Gold Level Logo/link on Firecracker 5K event website
• Company logo on back of race shirt
• Social Media, Email Communications recognition

OPTION #5 -  PLATINUM SPONSOR - $1,000 YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Booth/tent presence at race festival zone
• Provide inserts or samples for participant goodie bag
• Prominent Platinum Level Logo/link on Firecracker 5K event website
• Large company logo on back of  race shirt
• Social Media, Email Communications recognition
• PA Announcer Recognition during festival
• Logo on race flyer (distributed to local organizations for display)

OPTION #6 - TOP DOG SPONSOR - $2,000 PLUS (Limited to 1 sponsor) YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Recognition in press release and any media communications
• Logo on custom designed race bib
• Logo on race flyer (distributed to local organizations for display)
• On-site banner or signage (supplied by sponsor)
• Race photos: watermark logos
• Booth/tent  presence at race festival zone
• Provide inserts or samples for participant goodie bag
• Top Sponsor logo/link on Firecracker 5K event website
• Large Company logo on back of race shirt
• PA Announcer Recognition at race opening and during festival
• Social Media, Email Communications recognition
• Custom geo-cheer in RaceJoy.

OPTION #7 - RACEJOY APP SPONSOR - $750 (Limited to 1 sponsor) YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Logo banner ads in RaceJoy
• Audio and in-app notification Progress Alert sponsor recognition (Start, 1-mile, 2-mile, 3-mile, Finish)
• Includes recognition in virtual race experience in RaceJoy
• Custom audio cheer at mile marker
• Race photos: watermark logos
• Booth/tent  presence at race festival zone
• Provide inserts or samples for participant goodie bag
• Company logo on back of race shirt
• PA Announcer Recognition at race opening and during festival
• Social Media, Email Communications recognition

OPTION #8 - FESTIVAL GAMES SPONSOR - $500 (Limited to 1 sponsor) YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Booth/tent  presence at race festival zone
• Provide inserts or samples for participant goodie bag
• Company logo on back of race shirt
• PA Announcer Recognition at race opening and during festival
• Social Media, Email Communications recognition
• On-site banner or signage (supplied by sponsor)

Sponsorship helps to cover costs associated with kids and adult festival games like water balloons, sack race, scavenger hunt, corn hole, and prizes. 

SCHEDULE

Race day is on Thursday, July 4, 2024 with the race starting at 8am and the festival ending by 12pm. We expect early arrivals for race day registration and packet pickup. Please plan to arrive no later than 7am. 

LOCATION

The Firecracker 5K will be held at the outside entrance of Chickasaw Point community. The race route will travel along Boat Ramp Road. The festival will be held at the open greens area to the left of the entrance. Food trucks will be positioned to the right off of Lilac Road. Parking will be at the South Union Baptist Church.  

 

CURRENT SPONSORS