Partnership

Run Forest, Run! is the Forest Lake Education Foundation’s annual signature event. It is a 10K/5K Road Race that starts and ends at Forest Lake Elementary. The course is one of a kind, designed to give runners a beautiful view through the Forest Acres neighborhood while being challenged by hills throughout. The course is certified by the US Track and Field Association, and the race is timed and facilitated by Strictly Running.

Run Forest, Run! is also part of the Columbia Running Club’s Tour de Columbia, as well as the Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC Running Club race schedule.

In addition to the race itself, the race start and finish hub has business partner booths, food vendors, games, and a photo ops area. There is also a 1-mile fun run option for runners. In 2027, Run Forest Run will be the 2027 South Carolina Senior Games 10K qualifier for the National Senior Games!

WHY BE A PARTNER?

Run Forest, Run! is in its 10th year and has been a huge success with both runners and the community as a whole. The race partners with various businesses around the Forest Acres and Columbia area to create a unique race that runners want to be a part of. In addition to t-shirt and sign recognition, local businesses participated on-site with booths, giving our partners the ability to connect with participants and spectators. Many partners contributed branded items to the SWAG BAGS that each runner received.

SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

PLATINUM

$2,500

Logo on back of the runners’ shirts

Premier spot for name and logo on promotional materials for race events

Logo on a banner prominently displayed year-round at the school (top-tier placement)

Booth at packet pickup

Booth at race day

Promotional materials in runner bags

8 race entries

GOLD

$1,500

Name and logo on promotional materials for race events

Logo on a banner prominently displayed year-round at the school (second-tier placement)

Booth on race day

Promotional materials in runner bags

6 race entries

SILVER

$1,000

Logo on a banner prominently displayed year-round at the school (third-tier placement)

Promotional materials in runner bags

4 race entries

BRONZE

$500

Name on a banner prominently displayed year round

Promotional materials in runner bags

2 race entries

PARTNER

$250

Name on sponsor sheet in runner bags

1 race entry

Sponsorship Form

Complete the form below to apply for partnership with Run Forest, Run and Forest Lake Educational Foundation.

You can download our updated sponsorship document below:

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