Become an AARC Race Sponsor

The Ambler Area Running Club is a 501c3 non-profit running club.  Our purpose is to develop and promote local running and racing, to provide running-related information and social activities, and to enhance training opportunities in a supportive atmosphere for runners of all abilities. AARC provides these activities in a way that promotes the well-being of the community.

 AARC is one of the fastest growing local running clubs.  Our races are now among the largest suburban races, hosting about 500 runners per race.  Your 2006 race sponsorship will help us carry out our mission, support other local charities, and give your business great exposure in the community.

 Our Two Annual Races:

·Frostbite 5-Miler  - February 18, 2006 in Ambler

·Phils Tavern 5K - July 19, 2006 in Blue Bell)

Race proceeds allow us to make generous donations to local charities including:

Sponsorship has Many Benefits:

ü      Company Logo on Race Shirts – see your name running all over town for months to come (500+ shirts per race!)

ü      Inclusion in club’s Quarterly Newsletter – distributed to about 150 households

ü      Web site link and acknowledgement:  www.aarclub.com                                        

ü      Listing on Race Application Mailed to Thousands of Area Runners

ü      Opportunity to advertise in Race Packets and set up info table at races

ü     Acknowledgement in event advertising, on race day, and in post-race press releases.  

2006 Sponsorship Amounts

Annual Sponsor (both races)………         $500

Single Race Sponsor………………..         $300

·        Please note that we welcome contributions of any amount!  Sponsorships of less than the amounts listed above entitle the donor to all the benefits of sponsorship (see list on left) except inclusion on the race shirts, print material in race packets, and info table at races.

·        We also welcome gifts of goods and services.  For sponsorship purposes, these are valued at 80% of retail. 

·        Personal Sponsorships of any amount are also welcomed from individuals who wish to support our club and our beneficiary charities.

Contact:     Karen Kingma, Past President, AARC

Email: sponsor@aarclub.com               

Phone: 215-500-6344

Web:  www.aarclub.com/RaceSponsor/

Mail:  AARC, P.O. Box 204, Spring House, PA 19477

Yes!  I’d like to support the Ambler Area Running Club, help other local non-profits, and benefit from race sponsorship.   (Please print and complete this section below).

Sponsor Name: ______________________________   

Circle one:   Commercial OR Personal Sponsorship

Contact Person for Commercial Sponsorship___________________________________

Address:____________________________________ City: ____________________  State: _____ Zip: ______               Phone Number: _______________________  Email:_____________________________

Website:_____________________________________

Contribution Amount:   

___ $300 – Single Race (circle): 

Frostbite 5-Miler on 2/18/06 OR Phils Tavern 5K - July 2006 (exact date TBD)    

                        ___ $500 – Both Races           

                        ___ Other Dollar Amount:  $_________

                        ___ Goods/services (please describe) _____________________________

___ I want my name/logo to appear on race applications, website, and club newsletters  (Please mail/email us your logo promptly.  Deadline for inclusion on mass mailing of race applications is 6 weeks before race day;).

___ I want a link to my website on your race site.  (Please provide your website info above).

___ I want my name/logo to appear on the 500+ race shirts (Note: This sponsorship benefit is exclusively for donors at the $300/$500 level).  Please email logo to pres@aarclub.com.  Deadline for inclusion on shirts is 23 days before race day.

___ I want to include promotional material in the race packets.  (Note: This sponsorship benefit is exclusively for donors at the $300/$500 level).  We must have your print material at least 10 days before the race.  Please contact us for pick-up or delivery.  We assemble about 500 race packets per race.

___ I want to set up a promotional table/booth at the race.  (Note: This sponsorship benefit is exclusively for donors at the $300/$500 level).  We can supply the table if you give us advanced notice. 

Please make checks payable to the Ambler Area Running Club.  Mail check and sponsor form to:

Ambler Area Running Club, Sponsorship

PO Box 204   Springhouse, PA  19477

Thank you for sponsoring one or both of our annual races! 

Karen Kingma

Past President, AARC