The Darien Road Race, now in its 29^th year, helps local cancer-support and social services organizations in Fairfield County. Our recipient organizations including The Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital, The Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital, and The Community Fund of Darien.

Each September over 400 runners turn out to take part in this Darien tradition. Both the 10K and 1.5K races, which start and finish at Pear Tree Point Beach, wind along scenic waterfront roads and town streets lined with hundreds of family members and spectators.

Sponsoring businesses benefit significantly within the local community:

·         Pre-event marketing

·         Pre- and post-event publicity

·         At-event presence and recognition

·         Leverage your participation in your own marketing

·         Support a great cause that improves the lives of local residents

We urge you to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to promote your business while supporting a great cause!  If you have any questions, please email Jack Sarsen at sarsen@optonline.net.

Sponsorship Levels

Exclusive Sponsor                                                                                                

·         Name and/or Logo on Finish Line Banner (primary position)

·         Name and/or Logo on Race Application (primary position)

·         Name and/or Logo on Runner Shirts (primary position)

·         Pre-race publicity in all media placements, including Runner’s World

·         Exclusive media story placement

·         Personal representation in pre-/post-race ceremonies

·         Booth at “The Finish Line” staging area

·         Water-station option

·         A logo on the race application and sponsor sign

·         A thank You advertisement in The Darien Times

Super Sponsor                                                                                                         

·         Logo on Finish Line Banner

·         Logo on Race Application

·         Logo on Runner Shirts

·         Pre-race publicity in all media placements, including Runner’s World

·         Booth at “The Finish Line” staging area

·         Water-station option

·         A logo on the race application and sponsor sign

·         A thank You advertisement in The Darien Times

Grand Sponsor                                                                                                         

·         Logo on Runner Shirts

·         Name and/or Logo on Race Application

·         Booth at “The Finish Line” staging area

·         Pre-race Publicity

·         A logo on the race application and sponsor sign

·         A thank You advertisement in The Darien Times

Major Sponsor                                                                                                         

·         Logo on Runner Shirts

·         Name and Logo on Sponsor Sign

·         Booth at “The Finish Line” staging area

·         Pre-race Publicity

·         A logo on the race application and sponsor sign

·         A thank You advertisement in The Darien Times

Community Sponsor                                                                                              

·         Logo on Runner Shirts

·         Pre-race Publicity

·         A logo on the race application and sponsor sign

·         A thank You advertisement in The Darien Times

Sponsor                                                                                                                      

·         Pre-race Publicity

·         A logo on the race application and sponsor sign

·         A thank You advertisement in The Darien Times

“The Finish Line”

“The Finish Line” is a fun-family-friendly event for children and families who are participating in the Darien Road Race. There will be food, music, and booths with games and activities under the Big Tent at Pear Tree Point Beach on Sunday, September 21. The Finish Line will be open before, during and after the race from 11:00am-2:00pm.

Activity booths are staffed by community organizations and offer a game or activity appealing to children from “tykes to teens.” Kids who participate will receive prizes and gifts provided by the sponsor organization. Entry requires a ticket purchased on race day.

Contributions will support The Community Fund of Darien; The Bennett Center at Stamford Hospital and The Whittingham Center at Norwalk Hospital. 

The Finish Line is available to organizations that can provide the following:

·         A safe, well-organized, fun-family-friendly activity for ALL ages – “tykes to teens”

·         Prizes and take-aways

·         Self-staffed including set up at 11am and clean up at 2pm

DRR will provide a 6’ table, cover, and signage

Space limitation: table provided under the tent; unlimited space on the beach

Please, no candy, small items or messy activities

Possible activities: guessing games, bean bag or Velcro toss, hula hoops (if outside the tent), ball in cup or ball with paddles, face painting or coloring

Possible prizes: beanie babies, wrist bands, yo-yos, small toys (no candy please)

If you would like your organization to support the Darien Road Race with a booth at “The Finish Line,” email Jack Sarsen at sarsen@optonline.net