If you are interested in sponsoring the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series, please contact Melissa Bondy at fitness@basspro.com.
2024 Year in Review
Overall Impact: 31,000 individuals
- Run the Rock 6 Miler - Sold Out!
- Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs - Sold Out!
Largest crowd to date with over 1250 participants - Marathon Weekend
3600 Runners
12,000 Expo Attendies
5 STATE RECORDS set at our events this year
Over 1500 hotel nights booked
45 States represented across all Fitness Series Events
80% of our participants are from within 100 miles of Springfield, but we draw heavily from a 4-state region. - Volunteers
Over 600 volunteers with 1450 hours of volunteer time recorded - Charitable Donations
$14,500 - Volunteer hours (1 hour worked = $10 to a local charity)
$110,000 - Springfield Neighborhood Association Challenge
18 neighborhoods along the Marathon Route
OVER $80,000 DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES IN 2024!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Bass Pro Shops Fitnes Series sponsorship provides companies the opportunity to be affiliated with events that celebrate the strength of the human spirit. Our events will allow your company to reach thousands of passionate runners, walkers, bikers and outdoor enthusiasts as well as their families and friends. Additionally, sponsorship will provide your company with the opportunity to build brand and image loyalty, increase name visibility, reinforce a customer base and attract new customers.
Examples of how sponsors are highlighted include but are not limited to:
- Announcements at specific events demonstrating company support (can take place at all depending on sponsorship level and product placement)
- Marathon Weekend or Race Mile Marker signage
- Signage at each of the events
- Entries into events of the sponsor's choice
- Potential participation in Marathon Weekend Expo