The Whittier Community Foundation will be hosting the 14th Annual “Spooktacular” 5K Run/Walk and Children’s “Creepy Crawly” 1/2 Mile Dash on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The event will begin and end at the Whittier Community Center and follow a route through the picturesque residential and retail areas of Uptown Whittier. The Children’s “Creepy Crawly” ½ Mile Dash will be held at 7:30 a.m., with the “Spooktacular” 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. Traditionally, our race attracts over 3,000 runners, joggers, and walkers. In addition, the majority of runners and walkers are residents from the City of Whittier and surrounding communities.
The Whittier Community Foundation is a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to support activities and programs for the education, enrichment, and enjoyment in the Whittier Community. This organization raises funds year-round. To date, the Whittier Community Foundation has raised over $850,000, supporting the purchasing of one miniature horse, the Police Memorial, fitness equipment, a jumbo movie screen, dinosaur playground equipment at Michigan Park, an emergency operation trailer for the City, three playgrounds, and S.W.A.T. vests for the Whittier PD to mention a few.
We have created an opportunity for you to not only support our efforts but also created a marketing opportunity for your business. We hope to make it easy, fun, and profitable for you to participate. Attached is our sponsorship packet. Remember your contribution is tax deductible!
We hope you will be able to support this event. If you have any questions regarding the “Spooktacular” 5K Run/Walk, “Creepy Crawly” 1/2 Mile Dash, the Whittier Community Foundation, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services at (562) 567-9430.
We are a registered 501(C)3 - Tax ID # 830450823
Our sponsorship levels:
GOLD MEDAL SPONSOR
Donation: $5,000
- Company name on registration flyer–will go out to 20,000 runners
- Company name mentioned and logo on all event signage and Facebook
- Large company name and/or logo on event t-shirt
- 8 Spooktacular 5K race entries
- Designated booth space at event
- Stage publicity and sponsor mention
- Opportunity to display promotional items, brochures, coupons, etc., in goodie bag (2000 pieces)
SILVER MEDAL SPONSOR
Donation: $2,000
- Company name mentioned on Social Media
- Company name and/or logo on event t-shirt
- 6 Spooktacular 5K race entries
- Designated booth space at event
- Stage publicity and sponsor mention
- Opportunity to place promotional items, brochures, coupons, etc., in goodie bag (2000 pieces)
BRONZE MEDAL SPONSOR
Donation: $1,000
- Small company name and/or logo on event t-shirt
- Designated booth space at event
- 4 free Spooktacular 5K race entries
- Stage publicity and sponsor mention
- Donation Acceptance Letter
- Opportunity to place promotional items, brochures, coupons, etc., in goodie bag (2000 pieces)
RIBBON SPONSOR
Donation: $500
- Small company name and/or logo on event t-shirt
- Stage publicity and sponsor mention
- Donation acceptance letter
- Opportunity to place promotional items, brochures, coupons, etc., in goodie bag (2000 pieces)
Camera-ready artwork needs to be submitted by Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
Please email sponsor level and artwork to nduron@cityofwhittier.org
