2027 Race to Independence 5K

Coordinator

Leslie Thomas

Location

Space Coast Field of Dreams Park 3053 Fell Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904

Start Date/Time

Saturday, March 27, 2027 8:00 AM

Contact

Karen Londos, Race to Independence 5K Chair, karen@waysforlife.org

The Race to Independence isn't just a 5K. It's a community stepping up for young people who've had to grow up too fast.

Every registration, every dollar raised, and every finish line crossed directly funds WAYS for Life's work helping youth ages 15–25 move from housing instability and foster care into stable, independent futures. Since 2020, that mission has reached over 580 young people in Brevard County.

For questions, email karen@waysforlife.org For sponsorships, send your logo to sarah.sullivan@waysforlife.org

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5K Sponsorship Information for Marketing Materials

If you selected a Sponsorship Package, please provide the following information so we can recognize you according to your sponsorship level. Please send your logo as a vector file or a high-resolution PNG to sarah.sullivan@waysforlife.org by March 1st to be included in marketing materials. Thank you!

Please provide the business or personal name you would like to appear on marketing materials(Ex. WAYS for Life Inc. or John Smith and Family). The maximum length for the field Please provide the business or personal name you would like to appear on marketing materials(Ex. WAYS for Life Inc. or John Smith and Family). is 500 characters.

Please provide a link to your business website or social media page for promotional tagging. The maximum length for the field Please provide a link to your business website or social media page for promotional tagging. is 500 characters.

Please provide your business email if applicable. The maximum length for the field Please provide your business email if applicable. is 500 characters.

Please provide your business phone number if applicable. The maximum length for the field Please provide your business phone number if applicable. is 500 characters.

Please provide your business address if applicable. The maximum length for the field Please provide your business address if applicable. is 500 characters.

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Activity	Price	Quantity	Total
Corporate Sponsor	$5,000.00		$0.00
Our exclusive presenting partner, receiving the highest level of recognition at every touchpoint of the race, from top billing as event presenting sponsor to exclusive placement on the course, medals, banner, and shirts. - Largest logo, solo and separated, on race shirts and top of the sponsor banner - Exclusive branding on finisher medal ribbons, exclusive mile marker signage on the course, and exclusive event presenting sponsor naming billing - Prime, highest-foot-traffic booth location, 2-minute stage presentation slot, and emcee recognition every 30 minutes - 4 complimentary race registrations & shirts - Dedicated, full-width top section on the website and Running Zone registration page; logo in email header; featured newsletter block (Oct 2026 & March 2027) - Full sponsor impact report (attendance, revenue, social reach, funds raised) and first right of refusal for 2028
Wraparound Champion	$5,000.00		$0.00
Champion-level partners receive premium recognition across nearly every touchpoint of race day, including exclusive naming rights to the Egg Hunt and top branding on race bibs worn by every participant. - 2nd-largest logo, grouped in Row 2 of race shirts and the sponsor banner - Exclusive branding on race bibs worn by every participant, plus exclusive naming rights to the Egg Hunt - High-foot-traffic booth location, 1-minute stage presentation slot, and emcee recognition at opening and awards - 4 complimentary race registrations & shirts - Logo & link in the first row of the website and Running Zone page; logo in email footer; featured newsletter block (March 2027) - Full sponsor impact report and priority renewal outreach for 2028
Mentorship Maven	$2,500.00		$0.00
Maven sponsors receive exclusive branding on race water bottles, a keepsake every participant carries throughout the event and beyond, along with solid digital and print visibility. - Mid-size logo, grouped in Row 3 of race shirts and the sponsor banner - Exclusive branding on race water bottles - Standard booth area and emcee recognition during the awards ceremony - 2 complimentary race registrations & shirts - Logo & link in the second row of the website and Running Zone page; logo in email footer; name & link in the March 2027 newsletter - Summary email with attendance and total funds raised; priority renewal outreach for 2028
Career Catalyst	$1,000.00		$0.00
Catalyst sponsors receive solid mid-tier visibility across print materials, the website, and race communications. - Mid-size logo, grouped in Row 4 of race shirts and the sponsor banner - Standard booth area and group emcee recognition - 2 complimentary race registrations & shirts - Logo & link in the third row of the website and Running Zone page; logo in email footer - Name mention in the March 2027 newsletter and a summary post-event email
Wellness Warrior	$500.00		$0.00
An accessible tier for businesses and community partners who want real event presence and name recognition across race materials. - Name listed in text, Row 5 of race shirts and the sponsor banner - Standard booth area and group emcee recognition - 2 complimentary race registrations & shirts - Name & link in the lower section of the website and Running Zone page - Name mention in the March 2027 newsletter and a summary post-event email
Independence Advocate	$250.00		$0.00
Designed for small businesses, individuals, and civic groups who want to stand with WAYS for Life youth at an entry-level investment. - Name listed in text, Row 6 (smallest) of race shirts and the sponsor banner - Standard booth area and group emcee recognition - 1 complimentary race registration & shirt - Name only in the lower section of the website and Running Zone page - Name mention in the March 2027 newsletter and a summary post-event email
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