The Runner's Sole

Beginning September 1st 2011, sponsorships and donations for area races, teams, individuals, etc. will not be accepted unless the following steps have taken place: 1. No individuals will be sponsored or donations of gear given for running endeavors.  2. Teams will not be sponsored or donations of gear will be given for running endeavors. The Runner’s Sole sponsors two teams (male & female) that are selected through a application process. If you would like to apply for The Runner’s Sole running team, please see the Team Page. 3. Race Directors and race solicitors: The Runner’s Sole is a small business that specializes in a very niche market. Many of the community members aren’t aware that this store exists, despite an amazing attempt of advertising and developing programs to help people to become healthy and learn proper running form. Therefore, we cannot support every race that pops up within the local area…unfortunately. If you are seeking sponsorship for your race, the following steps must be taken in order for consideration: A. Please send your race information to the store via USPS, e-mail, or personally hand deliver the information. Telephone solicitation will no longer be considered…too many “phony” race solicitation calls. B. All potential race sponsorship requests will need to be submitted at the very least two (2) months prior to the race date. Any closer to the race date, the sponsorship will not be considered. C. All contact information must be included in the race sponsorship requests. Such as RD name, phone #’s, email, the race website address, location of race, date, time, and as much information as possible. D. Due to the current economy, The Runner’s Sole owners use a table for sponsorship dollars which is dependent upon the benefit of The Runner’s Sole donation dollars. Such as; location of the race; the benefit (cause) of the race; the length of the race; the # of consecutive years for the race; the previous year’s attendance both in numbers and elite runners; prizes for winners; if the race is out of the local area how many local runners attend such race; the draw for the race ie amenities, uniqueness, difficulty, etc. E. Within the race sponsorship requests, clearly state the benefit and exposure that The Runner’s Sole will receive for sponsorship dollars. The Runner’s Sole owners and staff members will be firm that all steps are followed prior to sponsorship requests consideration. This allows for funding to be budgeted and that we are able to utilize our dollars in the races that will overall benefit The Runner’s Sole financial security and survival.