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SPONSOR
OPERATION CAROLINA
Partner with us to raise awareness for veteran mental health. Your sponsorship directly supports this historic 700-mile journey across North Carolina.
WHY SPONSOR THIS EVENT?
Operation Carolina isn't just a run. It's a movement to change how we talk about veteran mental health.
700
Miles, One Film
The full 17-day journey becomes a documentary-style film after the event, with sponsor features woven into the story.
26M+
Potential Reach
Connect with the veteran and first responder community, a highly loyal and engaged audience.
100%
Mission-Driven
Associate your brand with veteran mental health advocacy and real community impact.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Choose the sponsorship level that fits your organization. All sponsors receive recognition and impact reporting.
And sponsorship or not, everyone is welcome on the road: your whole team can come run any leg of the route with Jonathan.
Claimed
Title Sponsor
Our title sponsorship is spoken for. Thank you to our title sponsor for making Operation Carolina possible.
No further title sponsorships
Presenting Sponsor
Premier visibility across the journey, the film, and a full year of OWF partnership.
$50,000
2 spots available
Benefits Include:
- Top billing in the post-event documentary: premier logo placement across the film
- Dedicated social media features throughout the 17-day run
- Named in the official Operation Carolina press release
- Year-long partnership: logo and link on the OWF partners page for 12 months
- Year-long partnership: recurring presence in the OWF newsletter for 12 months
- “Presenting Sponsor” designation across Operation Carolina web content
- Full impact report with reach and media metrics after the event
Champion Sponsor
Strong brand presence in the film and the journey, plus a year on the OWF partners page.
$25,000
5 spots available
Benefits Include:
- Logo feature in the post-event documentary
- Dedicated social media features during the run
- Named in the official Operation Carolina press release
- Year-long partnership: logo and link on the OWF partners page for 12 months
- Newsletter recognition during the campaign
- Recognition on the Operation Carolina website
- Full impact report after the event
Mile Sponsor
Put your name on a stretch of the 700-mile route.
$10,000
15 spots available
Benefits Include:
- Sponsor a 10-mile segment of the 700-mile route
- Your name on the route segment on the Operation Carolina website
- Logo in the documentary credits
- Social media recognition when the run reaches your miles
- Newsletter recognition during the campaign
- Digital certificate of sponsorship
- Impact report after the event
Community Sponsor
Join the mission at an accessible level with meaningful recognition.
$2,500
Unlimited spots available
Benefits Include:
- Name in the documentary credits
- Social media thank-you during the run
- Name on the Operation Carolina website sponsor section
- Newsletter thank-you
- Digital certificate of sponsorship
- Updates throughout the journey
CUSTOM PARTNERSHIPS
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.
SPONSORSHIP TIMELINE
A comprehensive view of key milestones and sponsor opportunities throughout Operation Carolina.
Sponsor Milestone
Now — September 2026
Sponsorship Window Open
Presenting, Champion, Mile, and Community tiers are available now. Earlier commitments get the longest social coverage window before and during the run.
Marketing
September 1, 2026
Countdown Campaign
21-day countdown launches with sponsor features across OWF social channels and the official press release.
Event
September 21, 2026
Day 1: Murphy, NC
Operation Carolina begins. Media coverage of the departure, with sponsor social features running throughout the 17 days.
Event
October 1, 2026
Fleet Feet Charlotte Meetup
The flagship community run of the route, in the Queen City. Open to everyone.
Event
October 7, 2026
Day 17: Finish — Manteo, NC
The 700-mile journey ends at the Outer Banks, with media coverage of the finish.
Marketing
Late October 2026
Documentary Release
The documentary-style film of the full journey premieres: sponsor interviews, logo features, and credits by tier.
Sponsor Milestone
November 2026
Impact Report Delivered
Full sponsorship impact report with metrics, reach data, and media impressions delivered to all sponsors.
Sponsor Milestone
Event
Marketing
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