Author: Rae Ann Darling Reed

Dear Local Business Owner or Manager, 2019
Are you ready for Manatee County’s oldest continuously run race!?! The Manatee High School Cross Country teams would like to invite you to be part of the tradition at the 27th Annual Canes Cross Country Classic race on Labor Day, September 2, 2019. This race was started to raise funds for the Manatee High School Cross Country teams and your support will help us to keep this family and community oriented Labor Day tradition alive. The Canes Classic provides an opportunity for local runners to showcase their talents on a cross country course against excellent competition, including area high school runners. With your support we can continue to provide participants with one of the best 5K races in the area.
Tradition and excellence are what keep our Cross Country teams going year after year. Our teams work hard to raise the money needed to cover transportation costs to go to competitions, meet entry fees, awards, uniforms, and all our team expenses. With your help, we hope to represent our community well and have great success again this year.
We hope you will consider sponsoring southwest Florida’s preeminent community event. We expect to attract well over 400 runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectators this year at our 27th annual event. Your company’s name will reach hundreds of adults, teenagers, parents, families, and fitness-minded individuals. Canes Classic shirts are the most frequently worn race shirts year after year so your message is always out there. We thank you in advance as your support at any level will help us continue a great tradition.
Sincerely,
Rae Ann E. Darling Reed, Cross Country & Track Coach and Race Director, (941) 586-9375, coach@runnergirl.com
Please complete and return the section below: SHIRT DEADLINE: August 15, 2019
Sponsorships confirmed by August 15, 2019 by returning this commitment form via email, in person, or by mail will be acknowledged as outlined. Sponsorship amount does not need to be received by 8/15/2019, only commitment form. Contributions made after this date will only be recognized on race day and in any follow-up.

2019 Canes Cross Country Classic Sponsorship Levels

CATEGORY 5 - PRESENTING: $3,000 CATEGORY 3: $500
(only one available at this level) · Logo printed on race shirts
Recognition at the event as Presenting Sponsor · Logo on CanesClassic.com for one full year
Logo printed on race shirts as Presenting Sponsor · Your promotional item(s) in participant goody bags
Logo on CanesClassic.com for one full year · Your logo/name printed on thank you banner which will be hung
Logo on all advertisements and social media near finish line at home XC meets and at track for 1 school year
Large banner displayed near finish line/awards at home XC meets · Recognition as sponsor on social media
Large banner displayed at track for 1 school year
Your promotional item(s) in participant goody bags CATEGORY 2: $200
Tent space available at event (sponsor provided) · Name printed on race shirts
· Name on CanesClassic.com for one full year
· Your promotional item(s) in participant goody bags
CATEGORY 4: $1,000
Logo printed on race shirts CATEGORY 1: $100
Logo on CanesClassic.com for one full year · Name printed on race shirts
Logo on all advertisements and social media · Name listed on CanesClassic.com
Small banner displayed near finish line at home XC meets
and at track for 1 school year
Your promotional item(s) in participant goody bags
Tent space available at event (sponsor provided)
Company/Name: _______________________________________________________________ (as you want it to appear on shirts)
Email logo to: coach@runnergirl.com
Category/Sponsorship Level/Dollar Amount/In-Kind: ___________________________________________ Check #: _____________
Contact Person: ______________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________ Sponsor Signature: _______________________________
Please mail check to: Manatee High School XC

Sponsorship commitments received by August 15, 2019 will be
acknowledged as outlined. Contributions made after this date will only be recognized on race day and in any follow-up. All donations are tax
deductible. Checks payable to: Manatee High School XC