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Partner with us to raise awareness for veteran mental health. Your sponsorship directly supports this historic 700-mile journey across North Carolina.
Operation Carolina isn't just a run. It's a movement to change how we talk about veteran mental health.
Daily videos, photos, and social media content featuring your brand throughout the journey.
Connect with the veteran and first responder community, a highly loyal and engaged audience.
Associate your brand with veteran mental health advocacy and real community impact.
Choose the sponsorship level that fits your organization. All sponsors receive recognition and impact reporting.
The ultimate partnership. Your brand becomes synonymous with Operation Carolina.
Premier visibility as a presenting partner of the journey.
Significant visibility with strong brand presence throughout the journey.
Own a specific day of the 17-day journey across North Carolina.
Support a segment of the journey with meaningful brand recognition.
Support the mission and join our community of sponsors.
Join the mission at an accessible level with meaningful recognition.
Have something specific in mind? We're open to creative partnership ideas that align with our mission. In-kind donations, product sponsorships, and service partnerships are all welcome.
A comprehensive view of key milestones and sponsor opportunities throughout Operation Carolina.
January 2026
Sponsorship opportunities officially open. Early commitments receive maximum visibility across all channels.
February 2026
Official press kit, logos, and marketing materials made available to sponsors for co-branded promotions.
March 2026
Full 17-day route publicly announced. Sponsors featured in all route press coverage and social media.
April 2026
Fleet Feet meetup locations finalized. Meetup-specific sponsorship opportunities become available.
May 2026
Last day for early bird sponsor pricing. All early sponsors included in printed materials and merchandise.
June 2026
Event merchandise enters production. Sponsor logos finalized for all shirts, banners, and printed materials.
July 2026
Last opportunity to be included in all event materials. Digital-only sponsorships still available after this date.
August 2026
Major press campaign begins. Sponsor spotlights across all social media and local news coverage.
September 1, 2026
21-day countdown campaign launches. Daily sponsor features and event previews.
September 21, 2026
Operation Carolina begins! Starting line ceremony with sponsor recognition. Media coverage of departure.
September 25, 2026
First Fleet Feet community meetup. Sponsor presence at event. Local news coverage.
September 29, 2026
Foothills community gathering. Midpoint media interviews with sponsor mentions.
October 1, 2026
Largest meetup expected in the Queen City. Major sponsor visibility opportunity.
October 3, 2026
Triad region community run. Continued social media coverage and sponsor content.
October 6, 2026
Final Fleet Feet meetup before finish. Capital city media coverage.
October 7, 2026
Celebration event at the Outer Banks! Finish line ceremony with sponsor recognition and media coverage.
October 2026
Documentary content released. Extended sponsor visibility in recap videos and social content.
November 2026
Full sponsorship impact report with metrics, reach data, and media impressions delivered to all sponsors.
Join us in raising awareness for veteran mental health. Every sponsorship helps save lives.
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