Community support for The Great Race
The Great Race is made possible by the generous contributions of our sponsors. Join the 48th annual race in 2026.
Sponsorship that gives back to Central New York
The Great Race is now a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, dedicated to educating Central New Yorkers about the health and recreation benefits of an active lifestyle and contributing to other not-for-profits with similar goals.
2026 ongoing beneficiaries
- • Auburn Stingrays
- • Weedsport Running Club
- • Frank Ruggiero Memorial Scholarship
- • Owasco, Fleming, and Scipio volunteer fire departments
Past charitable contributions
- • Emerson Foundation
- • St. Alphonsus Food Pantry
- • HOSPICE of the Finger Lakes
- • YMCA Scholarships
Three ways to back the race
Pick the level that fits your business. Multi-year commitments are the simplest way to support — one decision, three years of recognition.
Our most visible partnership — primary placement on print, web, on-site, and across regional radio and news ads.
- Primary placement on posters and race t-shirts
- Banner ad on the Great Race website
- 1 free team registration per year of sponsorship
- Three social posts as a “Proud Sponsor of the Great Race”
Strong on-course presence with secondary placement on print and the website.
- Secondary placement on posters and race t-shirts
- Banner ad on the Great Race website
- 1 free team registration per year of sponsorship
- Two social posts as a “Proud Sponsor of the Great Race”
An accessible way to stand with the race and reach our community.
- Tertiary placement on all posters
- Small banner ad on the Great Race website
- Promotional inserts in participant packets
- Social media acknowledgments
Tell us a little about your business
We'll email you the 2026 sponsor packet right away and notify the race committee. If you'd like, you can pay with PayPal at the end of this form — or send a check after we follow up.