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As with any non-profit we rely on the help of local businesses to support our efforts. We know that there are so many worthwhile causes to support in your community and you certainly cannot help everyone. We want those who choose to help us to do so because they believe in and can share in the emotional side of what we do. If you would like to partner with the IM ABLE Foundation there are numerous ways in which to do so.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities:

2010 is our 7th Anniversary and there will be between 750-800 competitors and we average 2500 spectators. There are numerous opportunities to represent your company but we will also work with sponsors with any special requests you may have.

Sponsorship opportunities are described below. To make arrangements or ask a question, please contact our Sponsorship Representative Brian Cavallucci

Platinum Sponsors

ALL Platinum sponsorships include:
  • Company recognition on the official race t-shirt ($900 and up level).
  • Company recognition on registration/marketing brochure.
  • Company logo / link on official race website.
  • Race Day recognition.
  • Opportunity to include item in competitor Goodie Bag.*

Hydration Station Sponsors

$350
{ 3 available }

Hydration stations are set-up along the race route to provide competitors with water and sports drinks.

  • Goodie bag insert opportunity.
  • Company banner** at a hydration station.

Transition Area Sponsors

$650
{ 5 available }

The transition area is the center of the action - this is where competitors stage their bikes and it is highly visible to both competitors as well as spectators.

  • Logo on official race t-shirt.
  • 4' x 4' Company banner** hung outside transition area.
  • 1 Free registration for an individual or a team.***

Podium Sponsors

$900
{ 3 available }

The top 3 finishers from each age group will proudly have their pictures taken on the podium as they are presented with their awards.

  • Logo on official race t-shirt.
  • 2' x 4' Company banner** hung on the awards podium.
  • All winners will have your logo in their pictures.
  • 2 Free registrations for an individual or a team.***

Hospitality Tent Sponsor

$1250

 Race Day refreshments courtesy of Clover Farms

Finish Line Sponsor

$1500

Everyone's favorite place to take a picture!

  • Logo on official race t-shirt.
  • Company banner** hung at the finish line.
  • 2 Free registrations for an individual or a team.***

Title Sponsor

$5000

UDS

Got the Nerve Friends

Vendor Spaces
$250
  • 10' x 10' vendor space.
  • In lieu of the sponsorship fee, you may donate an item with a retail value of $200 or more to the raffle.

Supporter
$75 - $225
  • Company name and link on official GTN race website.
  • Race Day recognition.
  • Opportunity to include an item in the competitor Goodie Bag.*

Gifts in Kind

 Gifts in kind are greatly appreciated. They will be acknowledged at a sponsorship level determined by the Race Director.

Volunteer Groups

 Volunteers make this event possible!
Ask about recognition opportunities for companies who supply volunteers.
Please note:
* 800 pieces are needed for Goodie Bag donations.
** Banners are to be company supplied.
*** Registrants must complete an entry form and sign a waiver.

Race Demographics

Location: Mt. Gretna PA
Date: May 22, 2010
Race Course: The race consist of a 500 yd. swim; 16 mi. bike ride; 3.1 mi. run.
Registration: Limit 800 competitors
Event Director: Chris Kaag
Timing: Compu-Score
Competitors are electronically timed using ChampionChip.

 

2006 Breakdown

2005 Breakdown
# of Competitors: 574 including 27 teams 555 including 26 teams
Sex: 66% male; 34% female 65% male; 35% female
Age: <18 = 31
18-24 = 39
25-34 = 172
35-44 = 205
45-54 = 97
55+ = 23		 <18 = 29
18-24 = 56
25-34 = 139
35-44 = 197
45-54 = 82
55+ = 23
Geographical: 93.5% from PA
- other states include AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, KY, MA, MD, NJ, NY, VA, WA		 91% from Pennsylvania