Quick answer: Sponsoring the St. Pete Marathon puts your business in front of runners, families, and the St. Petersburg community around one of the city’s biggest annual events. We offer sponsorship tiers at every level, in kind sponsorship for businesses that would rather contribute goods or services, and founding partner opportunities for a limited time. Reach out and we will walk you through the options that fit your business.

• Key Takeaways
• Sponsorship tiers are available at multiple levels, with benefits that scale to your investment.
• Founding partner sponsorships are available now, for a limited time, before the inaugural race.
• In kind sponsorship is welcome. We need water, medical support, timing equipment, barricades, port a potties, and printing.
• Your support can go toward United Sports Association or the marathon event itself, depending on what fits your goals.
• Contact us through our form and we will send full details and pricing.

Why Sponsor a Marathon

The St. Pete Marathon puts your business in front of a captive, engaged audience. Runners, their families, and spectators from across the country will be in St. Petersburg for race weekend, and your name will be part of the event they remember. Marathon sponsorship is not just a logo on a banner. It is your business standing behind something the whole city can see and be part of, from race day signage to online mentions to the goodwill of supporting local athletes and a growing local nonprofit.

Sponsorship Tiers

We offer sponsorship at multiple levels, each with a different mix of visibility and benefits. Because pricing and benefits are still being finalized, the best next step is to reach out directly and we will send you the full breakdown for the level that fits your business.

Founding Partner Sponsorships, Limited Time

As the inaugural St. Pete Marathon, this is a rare window. Founding partner sponsors get in early, before the race has a track record, and their support helps shape the event from the very beginning. This opportunity will not be available again once the marathon is established, and the window to claim it is limited.

In Kind Sponsorship

Not every business wants to write a check, and that is fine. We are actively working with a professional logistics company to run race day operations, but there is still real need for in kind support, including:

• Water and hydration supplies
• Medical support and staffing
• Timing equipment and software
• Barricades and course safety equipment
• Port a potties
• Printing services for bibs, signage, and race materials

If your business provides any of these goods or services, an in kind sponsorship can be a straightforward way to get involved while directly supporting the event.

Ways to Sponsor

Sponsorship Type	What It Involves	Best For
Founding Partner	Limited time, early support before the inaugural race	Businesses that want to be part of the story from the start
Tiered Sponsorship	Monetary support at a chosen level, with matching benefits	Businesses that want visibility scaled to their investment
In Kind Sponsorship	Providing goods or services the race needs directly	Businesses in a position to supply water, medical, timing, printing, and more

See exactly what we need for in kind support in In Kind Sponsorship: What the St. Pete Marathon Actually Needs.

Where Your Sponsorship Goes

Depending on the option you choose, your sponsorship can support United Sports Association directly or go toward the marathon event itself. We will walk you through both options when you reach out, so you can choose what fits your business and your goals.

Where to Go Deeper

• Why Sponsor a Marathon? The Case for Local Businesses in St. Petersburg, the full case for why this works for a local business
• In Kind Sponsorship: What the St. Pete Marathon Actually Needs, specific goods and services we need right now
• How Much Does It Cost to Sponsor a Marathon?, what influences pricing and how to get an accurate quote
• How Sponsorship Dollars Fund Our Year Round Programs, where your support actually goes

How to Become a Sponsor

Reach out through our contact form and we will follow up with full sponsorship details, current tiers, and founding partner availability. The St. Pete Marathon is our flagship event, but United Sports Association will be running additional community events in St. Petersburg, and early sponsors are part of that bigger picture too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the sponsorship tiers and how much do they cost?

We offer multiple sponsorship levels with pricing based on the visibility and benefits included. Contact us directly and we will send you the current tier breakdown.

What is a founding partner sponsorship?

Founding partner sponsorships are a limited time opportunity available before the inaugural St. Pete Marathon. Founding partners get in early and help shape the event from the start.

Can my business sponsor with goods or services instead of money?

Yes. We accept in kind sponsorship for items like water, medical support, timing equipment, barricades, port a potties, and printing.

Does my sponsorship support the nonprofit or the race itself?

Both options are available. We will walk you through where your sponsorship goes based on what you choose.

How long is the founding partner window open?

Founding partner sponsorships are available for a limited time, ahead of the inaugural race. Reach out to confirm current availability.

What does my business actually receive as a sponsor?

Benefits scale with your sponsorship level, from logo placement to signage to being publicly recognized as a founding partner. We will send the specific breakdown when you reach out.

Can a small local business realistically sponsor this event?

Yes. We offer sponsorship at multiple levels and welcome in kind contributions, so businesses of any size have a real way to participate.

Who should I contact to discuss sponsorship?

Reach out through our contact form and we will follow up directly to discuss your business, your goals, and which option fits best.

Is sponsorship a one time commitment or ongoing?

Sponsorship is typically tied to a specific event, like the St. Pete Marathon, though many sponsors choose to continue year over year as the event grows.

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