Run With Purpose. Sponsor the Race That Helps Youth Thrive.

Partner with Rose Leaf Foundation for the 3rd Annual Race to Thrive and help create stronger pathways for youth transitioning out of foster care.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The Race to Thrive 5K and Fun Run is more than a race. It is a community movement to support young people who are navigating life after foster care.

Each year, youth age out of foster care and step into adulthood without the support systems many take for granted. Stable housing, mentorship, employment guidance, and emotional support are often limited at the exact moment they are needed most.

The 3rd Annual Race to Thrive, taking place May 23, 2026, at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia, South Carolina, brings together community members, businesses, and advocates who believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Why Sponsor Race to Thrive

Sponsoring this event positions your brand as a community leader while delivering meaningful exposure.

  • Direct engagement with families, professionals, and community leaders
  • Brand visibility before, during, and after the event
  • Alignment with a mission-driven, growing nonprofit
  • Opportunity to demonstrate corporate social responsibility in action

Sponsorship Tiers

Title Sponsor – $5,000

Maximum visibility. Premier partnership.

  • Event naming rights: Race to Thrive presented by Your Company
  • Logo placement on race bibs, event t-shirts, and finish line banner
  • Speaking opportunity at the start line
  • Three pre-event social media features, plus race day and post-event recognition
  • Ten complimentary race entries
  • Year-long logo placement on the foundation website

Mile Marker Sponsor – $2,500

High visibility along the race course

  • Branded mile marker signage
  • Logo on event website and promotional materials
  • Two social media features
  • Six complimentary race entries
  • Recognition in post-race communications

Water Station Sponsor – $1,000

Interactive brand presence on race day

  • Branded water station with company signage
  • Logo on race day materials
  • One social media feature
  • Four complimentary race entries
  • Opportunity for team volunteer engagement

Community Champion – $500

Support with strong community recognition

  • Recognition during awards ceremony
  • Logo or name featured on race t-shirt
  • Social media mention
  • Two complimentary race entries

Supporter – $250

Accessible entry-level sponsorship

  • Name listed on race website
  • One complimentary race entry
  • Recognition in post-race communications

Honorable Mention – $100

Show your support

  • Name listed on race website
  • Recognition in post event thank you email

Make an Impact

Your partnership helps us continue providing sensory support, empowering families, and creating inclusive spaces where every child can thrive.