CleftStrong 5K and Kids 1K - 2026
Sponsor the Race
By becoming a race sponsor, you are helping advance the mission of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA), supporting excellence in cleft and craniofacial care through research, education, advocacy, and team-based multidisciplinary care. ACPA's work helps ensure individuals born with cleft and craniofacial conditions receive comprehensive, coordinated care that supports optimal growth, development, and quality of life throughout their journey.
✨NEW: Ask about our Confidence Kick-Start 25 featured sponsorship opportunities benefiting Leap Global Missions—custom packages available!
Confidence Kick-Start 25 Fundraising Challenge
In addition to race sponsorship opportunities, we are proud to offer sponsorship of our new Confidence Kick-Start 25 fundraising initiative.
Please note: Funds raised through the Confidence Kick-Start 25 program support Leap Global Missions and its efforts to provide cleft surgery and continuity of care to children around the world who would otherwise go without treatment.
Confidence Kick-Start 25 sponsors receive:
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Branding on Confidence Starter Packs
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Recognition tied to participant KS25 fundraising milestones
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Mentions in campaign KS25 fundraising emails
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Visibility as a featured supporter throughout the KS25 challenge
👉 Custom sponsorship packages are available.
Making a Difference at Every Level
Whether you choose to sponsor the race, the Confidence Kick-Start 25 challenge, or both, your support helps strengthen access to cleft care, improve patient outcomes, and bring hope to individuals and families affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions both locally and globally.
More than a race, it brings together families, healthcare professionals, and community leaders from across Texas and beyond, with virtual participants nationwide.
By sponsoring, your company helps
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Raise awareness of cleft and craniofacial conditions which are among the most common major congenital anomalies affecting babies born here in the United States
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Support education, research, and access to multidisciplinary team-based care
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Connect families and professionals navigating complex medical journeys
- Demonstrate a tangible commitment to community impact
How to Sponsor
- Select your sponsorship level.
- Choose your form of payment. You may fill out the sponsorship form and mail in a check payment or submit a credit card payment online on or before 8/28/26. If mailing a check, please allow adequate shipping time prior to our sponsorship deadline of August 28, 2026, to ensure we receive your payment in time for you to receive all guaranteed sponsorship benefits.
- Submit your logo and any promotional items by the deadlines listed (All benefits are subject to deadlines for logos, promotional materials, and registration.)
- Receive a confirmation email with next steps and benefits details.
Contact Us
Questions? Contact us here. We’re happy to help you select the best sponsorship package for your organization.
Sponsorship Options
Richie's Champion - $5,000.00
$5000.00
Richie's Heroes - $2,500
$2500.00
Richie's Warriors - $1,500
$1500.00
Richie's Soldiers - $1,000
$1000.00
Richie's Corporate Team Sponsor - $500
$500.00
Booth Sponsor - $100
$100.00
Race Packet Insert - $30
$30.00
Inclusions
Richie's Champion - $5,000.00
$5000.00
Inclusions
- sole business listed on ALL runner bibs
- sole business displayed on Start/finish race banner for 5k and Kids run event
- recognition during any media coverage for event
- logo recognized as Presenting Sponsor on flyer and E-blast-8,000+ subscribers
- logo displayed as Presenting Sponsor on CleftStrong Purple Carpet banner
- three route signs with company logo displayed as presenting sponsor along race route
- logo on CleftStrong website landing page displayed as presenting sponsor
- logo prominently displayed on the front/back of all race shirts-must rcv. logo by 9/1
- announcement of presenting sponsorship on all social media accounts with link to comp
- speaking opportunity during pre-race ceremony
- opportunity to host the 5k midpoint water station
- opportunity to host pre-race warm up
- verbal recognition by emcee as presenting sponsor throughout the event
- booth space available at the event (table and chairs provided upon request by 9/1)
- opportunity to add company's product samples/advertisement in race bags
- automatic entry for up to 15 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1
Inclusions
Richie's Heroes - $2,500
$2500.00
Inclusions
- company logo recognition on flyer and email blast (8,000+ subscribers)
- company logo prominently displayed on CleftStrong Purple Carpet banner
- two route signs with company logo displayed along race route
- company displayed as sponsor on website with logo and link
- company logo displayed prominently on back of race day shirts-must rcv. logo by 9/1
- announcement of sponsorship on all social media accounts with link to co. website
- verbal recognition by emcee during the event
- booth space available at the event (table and chairs provided upon request by 9/1)
- opportunity to add company's product samples/advertisement in race bags
- automatic entry for up to 10 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1
Inclusions
Richie's Warriors - $1,500
$1500.00
Inclusions
- company logo recognition on flyer and email blast (8,000+ subscribers)
- company logo displayed on CleftStrong Purple Carpet banner
- one route sign with company logo along race route
- company displayed as sponsor on website with logo and direct link
- company logo displayed on back of race shirts (when logo submitted by 9/1)
- announcement of sponsorship on all social media accounts with link to co. website
- booth space available at the event (table and chairs provided upon request by 9/1)
- verbal recognition by emcee during the event
- opportunity to add company's product samples/advertisement in race day bags
- automatic entry for up to 5 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1)
Inclusions
Richie's Soldiers - $1,000
$1000.00
Inclusions
- company logo displayed on CleftStrong Purple Carpet banner
- company displayed as sponsor on website with logo and link
- company logo displayed on back of race shirts (when logo submitted by 9/1)
- announcement of sponsorship on all social media accounts with link to co. website
- booth space available at the event (table and chairs provided upon request by 9/1)
- verbal recognition by emcee during the event
- automatic entry for up to 2 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1)
- opportunity to add company's product samples/advertisement in race day bags
Inclusions
Richie's Corporate Team Sponsor - $500
$500.00
Inclusions
- company logo displayed on website
- opportunity to add one promotional item in all race bags
- company logo displayed on back of all race shirts (when logo submitted by 9/1)
- Entry for 10 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1)
Inclusions
Booth Sponsor - $100
$100.00
Inclusions
- Booth space on event day at Sponsorship Central
Inclusions
Race Packet Insert - $30
$30.00
Inclusions
- opportunity to add one promotional item in all race bags
Compare
Richie's Champion - $5,000.00
$5000.00
- sole business listed on ALL runner bibs
- sole business displayed on Start/finish race banner for 5k and Kids run event
- recognition during any media coverage for event
- logo recognized as Presenting Sponsor on flyer and E-blast-8,000+ subscribers
- logo displayed as Presenting Sponsor on CleftStrong Purple Carpet banner
- three route signs with company logo displayed as presenting sponsor along race route
- logo on CleftStrong website landing page displayed as presenting sponsor
- logo prominently displayed on the front/back of all race shirts-must rcv. logo by 9/1
- announcement of presenting sponsorship on all social media accounts with link to comp
- speaking opportunity during pre-race ceremony
- opportunity to host the 5k midpoint water station
- opportunity to host pre-race warm up
- verbal recognition by emcee as presenting sponsor throughout the event
- booth space available at the event (table and chairs provided upon request by 9/1)
- opportunity to add company's product samples/advertisement in race bags
- automatic entry for up to 15 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1
Richie's Heroes - $2,500
$2500.00
- company logo recognition on flyer and email blast (8,000+ subscribers)
- company logo prominently displayed on CleftStrong Purple Carpet banner
- two route signs with company logo displayed along race route
- company displayed as sponsor on website with logo and link
- company logo displayed prominently on back of race day shirts-must rcv. logo by 9/1
- announcement of sponsorship on all social media accounts with link to co. website
- verbal recognition by emcee during the event
- booth space available at the event (table and chairs provided upon request by 9/1)
- opportunity to add company's product samples/advertisement in race bags
- automatic entry for up to 10 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1
Richie's Warriors - $1,500
$1500.00
- company logo recognition on flyer and email blast (8,000+ subscribers)
- company logo displayed on CleftStrong Purple Carpet banner
- one route sign with company logo along race route
- company displayed as sponsor on website with logo and direct link
- company logo displayed on back of race shirts (when logo submitted by 9/1)
- announcement of sponsorship on all social media accounts with link to co. website
- booth space available at the event (table and chairs provided upon request by 9/1)
- verbal recognition by emcee during the event
- opportunity to add company's product samples/advertisement in race day bags
- automatic entry for up to 5 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1)
Richie's Soldiers - $1,000
$1000.00
- company logo displayed on CleftStrong Purple Carpet banner
- company displayed as sponsor on website with logo and link
- company logo displayed on back of race shirts (when logo submitted by 9/1)
- announcement of sponsorship on all social media accounts with link to co. website
- booth space available at the event (table and chairs provided upon request by 9/1)
- verbal recognition by emcee during the event
- automatic entry for up to 2 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1)
- opportunity to add company's product samples/advertisement in race day bags
Richie's Corporate Team Sponsor - $500
$500.00
- company logo displayed on website
- opportunity to add one promotional item in all race bags
- company logo displayed on back of all race shirts (when logo submitted by 9/1)
- Entry for 10 participants (race kit guaranteed when registered by 9/1)
Booth Sponsor - $100
$100.00
- Booth space on event day at Sponsorship Central
Race Packet Insert - $30
$30.00
- opportunity to add one promotional item in all race bags
