The annual Run Through History: 5k & 1k Race benefitting Save Our Cemeteries is a fundraiser for the Preservation Resource Center. Money generated from the event benefits Save Our Cemeteries and our work to protect and restore New Orleans’ historic burial grounds through advocacy, education, and hands-on restoration..
Sponsors at every level receive acknowledgement through the following publicity outlets, depending on date of sponsorship commitment and payment:
- Preservation In Print magazine – April/May & June/July issues (readership of 30,000)
- PRC social media (combined audience > 60,000)
- Run Through History event signage
Presenting Sponsor – $10,000 (1 Available)
- “Run Through History presented by [Sponsor]” naming rights on all race communications
- Logo on PRC website header + dedicated sponsor page with link and 100-word blurb
- Prominent logo on race t-shirt (front/top) and race bibs
- Large on-course signage (start/finish arch, water stations, mile 0/finish)
- Exclusive banner placement at start/finish and awards area
- Featured social media campaign (3 posts + story highlights) and logo in email blast to full list
- PA/announcer recognition during pre-race and awards
- Race-day VIP booth or tent space + up to 10 complimentary entries
- Opportunity for branded finisher medal/ribbon or official timing chip sponsor
- Inclusion in press releases and media interviews
- Professional photos with sponsor signage provided post-race
- Full-page ad in Preservation in Print*
- 30% discount on any additional PIP ads/ad packages
- Logo and link on PRC’s website – PRCNO.org – and all other marketing materials related to the event
Gold Sponsor – $5,000 (5 available)
- Large logo on PRC race website + sponsor page and link
- Prominent logo on race t-shirt (back/top) and on select bibs
- On-course signage at high-traffic areas (start, finish, 2 water stations)
- Banner placement in awards/finish area
- Social media recognition (2 posts) and inclusion in 1 email blast
- PA announcement recognition
- Race-day booth space + up to 6 complimentary entries
- Option to sponsor race timing, water station, or post-race refreshments
- Logo on course map and promotional flyers
- 1/2-page ad in Preservation in Print*
- 25% discount on any additional PIP ads/ad packages
- Logo and link on PRC’s website – PRCNO.org – and all other marketing materials related to the event
Silver Sponsor – $2,500
- Medium logo on website sponsor section with link
- Logo on race t-shirt (lower back or sleeve)
- On-course signage (one water station or mile marker)
- Social media shoutout (1 post) and inclusion in sponsor block of email
- PA/announcer mention
- Race-day table/space + up to 4 complimentary entries
- Option to sponsor mile marker or race bib area
- 1/4-page ad in Preservation in Print*
- 20% discount on any additional PIP ads/ad packages
- Logo and link on PRC’s website – PRCNO.org – and all other marketing materials related to the event
Bronze Sponsorship – $1,000
- Small logo on website sponsor section
- Logo on race t-shirt (small placement, sleeve or lower back)
- Signage at one location (start/finish peripheral or volunteer tent)
- Inclusion in sponsor list on social media and email footer
- PA mention at awards
- 2 complimentary entries
- Option to provide branded giveaway or promo in runner goodie bags
- 1/8-page ad in Preservation in Print*
- 20% discount on any additional PIP ads/ad packages
- Logo and link on PRC’s website – PRCNO.org – and all other marketing materials related to the event
Patron Sponsor – $500
- Name listed on website sponsor page (text or small logo)
- Name listed on race t-shirt (small print or back)
- Signage opportunity (shared signage with other Paton-level sponsors)
- Inclusion in consolidated social post listing Paton supporters
- 1 complimentary entry or 1 discounted entry
- Option to include promotional item in runner goodie bags
- 20% discount on PIP ads/ad packages
*Sponsors are responsible for confirming sponsorship by March 1st, 2026 and submitting ad by March 8th, 2026 to guarantee inclusion in April/May 2026 issue of Preservation in Print. Failure to pay sponsorship or submit an ad by March 8th, 2026 may void this sponsor benefit. Sponsor discount applies to single-insertion ad rate. If sponsor has an existing advertising contract for Preservation In Print, the discount will be applied on a pro rata basis to a single ad at the contracted size and rate. If sponsor requires assistance with ad layout, PRC can provide this service for an additional fee and all assistance must be completed by the deadline. Sponsor discount does not apply to additional ad layout charges. Please contact Kearney Gay – [email protected] – with any additional questions.