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The 4th annual Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 15 in downtown Whiteville
Trooper Conner (B-551) lost his life during a traffic stop on October 17, 2018.
On October 19, 2019, the first Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run was held. The event was a huge success with over 900 runners participating. It was the largest organized race ever in Columbus County.
This year the community will come together for the 4th annual Trooper Kevin Conner 5k and 1 mile run in memory of his life and his dedication to protecting our community. All proceeds from this event will go into a scholarship fund in memory of Conner.
VENUE INFORMATION
The race will start and end in downtown Whiteville.
NEW
Blue Line Banquet to be held during Police Week 2023 (Details coming soon) to honor the memory of Kevin Conner and to thank sponsors.
For event or sponsor information contact Emily Dowless at 910-876-0813 or [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PLATINUM SPONSOR – $10,000 (2 available)
Logo featured on billboards in New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, and Robeson Counties for 8 weeks prior to race.
Event Banner at Start/Finish Line
5 posts per week on social media for 8 weeks prior to race
Photo ops at Race
Logo on Participant Shirt (larger logo on top)
Booth space available at race
Logo on Printed Marketing Pieces – flier, email, web
Logo on Website
Recognition at Race
15 Entries to the Race
15 T-shirts
19 entries to the Blue Line Banquet
GOLD SPONSOR – $4,000 (4 available)
Event Banner at Start/Finish Line
Social Media postings
Photo ops at Race
Logo on participant Shirt
Booth space available at race
Logo on Printed Marketing Pieces – flier, email, web
Logo website
Recognition at Race
10 Entries to the Race
10 T-shirts
6 entries to the Blue Line Banquet
SILVER SPONSOR – $3,000 (4 available)
Photo ops at Race
Logo on participant Shirt (Larger logo on top)
Booth space available at race
Logo on Printed Marketing Pieces – flier, email, web
Logo website
Social media postings
Recognition at Race
Signage at Race
Logo of on participants race bib
Tear-away coupons on race bib for you business
7 Entries to the Race
7 T-shirts
4 entries to the Blue Line Banquet
PACKET PICKUP SPONSOR – $1,500 (2 available)
Social media postings
Booth space available at race
Logo on Printed Marketing Pieces – flier, email, web
Logo website
Recognition at Race
Packet pickup at your business – preferably a Whiteville business. Packet pick up is normally the day before the race for a couple of hours in the afternoon. Friday, October 14th from 5pm-7pm. (flexible)
5 Entries to the Race
5 T-shirts
2 entries to the Blue Line Banquet
REGISTRATION SPONSOR – $1,250 (1 available)
Social media postings
Booth space available at race
Logo on Printed Marketing Pieces – flier, email, web
Recognition on website
Recognition at Race
Signage at the registration tent
Will assist in the registration the morning of the race.
5 Entries to the Race
5 T-shirts
BILLBOARD SPONSOR – $1,000 (4 Bladen, 4 Robeson, Columbus, 4 Brunswick, 4 New Hanover)
Logo featured on billboard in 1 county you choose – New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, and Robeson Counties. Campaign will run for 8 weeks prior to race.
Recognition on Printed Marketing Pieces – flier, email, web
Recognition on Website
Social Media Postings
Entry to the Race
7 T-shirts
2 entries to the Blue Line Banquet to be held during Police Week 2023 (Details coming soon) to honor the memory of Kevin Conner and to thank our sponsors!
WATER STOP SPONSOR – $750 (1 available)
Social Media Postings
Booth space available at race
Recognition on Printed Marketing Pieces – flier, email, web
Recognition on Website
Recognition at race
Signage at the Water Stop Tent
3 Entries to the Race
3 T-shirts
MILE MARKER SPONSOR – $300 (3 available)
Social Media Postings
Booth space available at race
Recognition on Printed Marketing Pieces – flier, email, web
Recognition on Website
Recognition at Race
Signage at Designated Mile Marker
2 Entries to the Race
2 T-shirts
SUPPORTER SPONSOR – $150 (Unlimited)
Social Media Postings
Recognition on Website
Recognition at Race
Signage at Race
1 Entry to the Race
1 T-shirt
