Levels of Sponsorship
Title Sponsor
Credit Union Miracle Day Inc. and the supporting Credit Unions and Credit Union suppliers have been the title sponsor since 2002
Presenting Sponsorship
Presenting sponsorships are recognized as major sponsors of the event and as the presenting sponsor of an “event within the event.” The following page represent some of the opportunities for partnerships available. We are always open to discuss customized opportunities based on your objectives.
Technology Sponsor
$15,000
The Technology Sponsorship will present RunPix, the mobile app, training events, course clocks, and more.
Sponsorship Features
Opportunity to display and distribute materials at the Health & Fitness Expo
Logo on event signage at Washington Monument Grounds staging area in accordance with National Park Service standards
30 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee) for either race and 10 fee-waived entries to the always sold-out event for distribution to VIPs, key customers, or valued employees at your company’s discretion
6 seats at Saturday Night VIP-Sponsor-Elite Athlete Dinner
Name and logo links on website, bag check bags and communication distributed before the event
Ad in post-race results publication (.pdf format)
Currently sponsored by Wegmans.
The Health and Fitness Expo takes place on Friday and Saturday before the race at the National Building Museum. It includes vendors, exhibitors and running related educational clinics. Over 25,000 runners and guests attend.
Sponsorship features
Event titled as the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Health & Fitness Expo presented by YOU.
Name and logo links on website, bag check bags and communications distributed before the event.
Logo on event signage at Washington Monument Grounds staging area in accordance with National Park Service standards
Opportunity to display and distribute materials at the Health & Fitness Expo.
Ad in post-race results publication (.pdf format).
60 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee)
10 fee-waived entries to the always sold out event for distribution to VIPs, key customers, valued employees at your company’s discretion.
6 seats at Saturday Night VIP-Sponsor-Elite Athlete Dinner.
Currently Sponsored by REI.
Our most photogenic event, the Kids Run is held Saturday morning before race day on the grounds of the National Building Museum in conjunction to the opening of the Health and Fitness Expo during the Health and Fitness Expo.
Over 400 children participating
Starts and finishes at the National Building Museum where over 25,000runners and their friends and families are attending the Health and Fitness Expo.
Sponsorship Features
Event titled as Credit Union Cherry Blossom Kids Run presented by YOU
Logo on event signage at the National Building Museum staging area
Opportunity to display and distribute materials at the Health & Fitness Expo
30 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee) for either the 10 Mile or 5K Run-Walk and 10 fee-waived entries to the always sold out event for distribution to VIPs, key customers, valued employees at your company’s discretion
6 seats at Saturday Night VIP-Sponsor-Elite Athlete Dinner
Name and logo links on website, bag check bags and communications before the event
Ad in post race results publication (.pdf format)
Currently Sponsored by REI
Held Race Day immediately after the start of the 10 mile run with over 3,000 participants. Primarily a “Fun Run” for casual and beginning runners and walkers. Starts and finishes on the Washington Monument Grounds.
Sponsorship Features
Event titled as Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K Run-Walk presented by YOU
Opportunity to display and distribute materials at the Health & Fitness Expo
Logo on event signage at Washington Monument Grounds staging area in accordance with National Park Service standards.
30 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee) for either race and 10 fee-waived entries to the always sold out event for distribution to VIPs, key customers, valued employees at your company’s discretion
6 seats at Saturday Night VIP-Sponsor-Elite Athlete Dinner
Name and logo links on website, bag check bags and communication distributed before the event
Ad in post race results publication (.pdf format)
Currently Sponsored by Guayaki
The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run has been awarded a gold certification by the Council for Responsible Sport as an environmentally-friendly event. Align your company with our “Greening” initiatives
Sponsorship Features
Sustainability Initiatives titled Credit Union Cherry Blossom Sustainability Initiative presented by YOU.
Logo on event signage at Washington Monument Grounds staging area in accordance with National Park Service standards.
Company name on the back of approximately 50 “Green Team” volunteer shirts worn on race day by volunteers working on green initiatives.
Opportunity to display and distribute materials at the Health and Fitness Expo
30 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee) and 10 fee-waived entries to the always sold out events for distribution to VIPs, key customers, valued employees at your company’s discretion
6 seats at Saturday Night VIP-Sponsor-Elite Athlete Dinner
Name and logo links on website, bag check bags and communications distributed before the event
Ad in post race results publication (.pdf format)
$12,000
The opening event for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk will be held as a precursor to the opening of the lottery. The event will feature the debut of the t-shirt design, sponsor participation, opportunities for prizes, guaranteed entries, training registration, music and food.
Sponsorship Features
The naming of the event as the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Fall Kickoff in Partnership with YOU
Sponsor name prominently displayed throughout the event
Over 30,000 emails will be sent to participants interested in participating in the lottery inviting them to the event
Name and logo links on website, bag check bags and communications distributed before the event
Logo on event signage at a local gathering place
Ability to display and distribute company branded premiums at the Fall Kick Off
Ad in post-race results publication (.pdf format)
15 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee) to the always sold out events for distribution to VIPs, key customers, valued employees at your company’s discretion
4 seats at Saturday Night Sponsor, VIP, Elite Athlete Dinner
Currently Sponsored by Wegmans
Refreshments are distributed at the end of the event to our 17,000 finishers
SPONSORSHIP FEATURES
20,000 units of branded refreshments
Opportunity to display and distribute materials at the Health and Fitness Expo
Logo on event signage at Washington Monument Grounds staging area in accordance with National Park Service standards.
25 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee) and 10 fee-waived entries to the always sold out event for distribution to VIPs, key customers, valued employees at your company’s discretion
6 seats at Saturday Night VIP-Sponsor-Elite Athlete Dinner
Name and logo links on website and communications distributed up to six months before the event
Ad in post race results publication (.pdf format)
$10,000
The Ambassador program is a unique program created by Cherry Blossom Inc to maximize the Social Media presence of the race. Through a nationwide application process 4 ambassadors are selected each year to join our Social Media Team utilizing their influence to spread the word of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Event.
SPONSORSHIP FEATURES
Ambassador Initiatives titled Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ambassador Initiative
Logo on event signage at Washington Monument Grounds staging area in accordance with National Park Service standards.
Company name on all references to the Ambassador program
Opportunity to display and distribute materials at the Health and Fitness Expo
25 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee) and 10 fee-waived entries to the always sold out events for distribution to VIPs, key customers, valued employees at your company’s discretion
6 seats at Saturday Night VIP-Sponsor-Elite Athlete Dinner
Name and logo links on website and communications distributed up to six months before the event
Ad in post race results publication (.pdf format)
$7,000-$10,000
Team building benefit sponsors receive both free and guaranteed entries into the sold-out event. These entries can be used for employees or key customers saving them the uncertainty of the lottery before it is held, or gaining them entry into the closed out race after the lottery is over.
SPONSORSHIP FEATURES
Your name and logo links will appear on the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run website and communications distributed before the event.
Your logo will be displayed on bag check bags distributed to 20,000 participants.
You will receive 25 guaranteed entries (at prevailing entry fee) and 5 free entries to the event for distribution to VIPs, key customers, valued employees at your discretion.
The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, a prestigious race held annually since 1973 and currently staged on the iconic Washington Monument Grounds in Washington, DC, offers sponsors an opportunity to highlight their commitment to a healthy, fit lifestyle for all people and provide an “All-American” backdrop.
The event features excellence in execution, outstanding visibility for sponsors and provides a joyous celebration of physical fitness and springtime in the Nation’s Capital.
Take a tour of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom by clicking on the video above, then contact Deputy Director Becky Lambros, Beckylambros@gmail.com to discuss how YOU can get involved in the Runners Rite of Spring.
