Fun Run sponsorships are donations or in-kind support from local businesses in exchange for recognition — typically logo placement on shirts, banners or the donation page. Sponsors can cover your entire event budget, making donations nearly all profit. Get Movin' schools collected $1,471,360 in business sponsor donations in 2023.
Sponsor tiersWhat to offer
| Level | Typical recognition |
|---|---|
| Title sponsor | Largest logo on shirt + banner + page mention + announcement. |
| Station/lap sponsor | Signage at a station or "lap" with logo. |
| Supporter | Name on the banner and thank-you post. |
| In-kind | Donated water, prizes, printing or color powder. |
How to askLand more yeses
- Start with businesses connected to your families.
- Lead with the community visibility and student reach, not charity.
- Make it easy — a one-page sheet with tiers and a deadline.
- Thank publicly in your promotion and after the event.
Fold sponsor income into your goal and budget, then see the Fun Run fundraising hub.