Step Up & Step Out 2027

Sponsor our biggest event of the year!

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Step Up & Step Out brings runners, walkers, families, and local businesses together to help neighbors across Hampton Roads build resilience and move forward. In 2026, more than 210 participants helped raise nearly $90,000, including $72,500 from sponsors, to support The Up Center’s services.

Your sponsorship connects children, families, and individuals with care while giving your employees a meaningful way to get involved and demonstrating your company’s commitment to our community.

Sponsor Benefits

All sponsors receive:

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Looking Up Presenting Sponsor | $25,000 (SOLD)

Premier recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all press releases and materials
Logo on all printed materials, route signage, and a 3’x5’ company banner
Custom Engagement Opportunity + Team Photo
Custom social post promoting your business
On-site vendor table for branded giveaways
50 free event registrations or 80% off all registrations

Step Up or Step Out Course Sponsor | $10,000

Only 2 available

Logo on registration page, website, email correspondence
Premiere recognition along chosen route
3’x5’ company banner and team photo
Custom social post promoting your business + sponsorship recognition
Opportunity for on-site vendor table
15 free event registrations or 70% off all registrations

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Step Forward Program Sponsor | $7,500

Ask about program availability!

Year-round recognition to chosen program
Logo on website, email correspondence, and motivational route signage
Custom social post during Spirit Month or Program Month
3’x5’ company banner + team photo
Opportunity for on-site vendor table
10 free event registrations or 60% off all registrations

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Champion Sponsor | $5,000

Logo on website and email correspondence
Custom social post promoting your business + sponsorship recognition
5 Free event registrations or 50% off of all registrations
3’x5’ company banner + team photo
Opportunity for on-site vendor table

Let’s Sponsor!

Advocate Sponsor | $2,500

Logo on website and email correspondence
Social Media Sponsorship Recognition
3’x5’ company banner + team photo
Opportunity for on-site vendor table
Registration Discount Code

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Partner Sponsor | $1,000

Name Recognition on website and email correspondence
Name Recognition on event sponsorship banner & t-shirts
Group social media recognition

Let’s Sponsor!

youth were supported

individuals received mental health services

families became homeowners

Ways Your Team Can Participate

Form a corporate team: Rally staff, clients, and families; we’ll provide a captain toolkit, emails, and graphics.
Match employee gifts: Double impact with a company match or “$X per stair climbed” pledge.
Volunteer together: Course marshals, check-in, and water stations make great team service projects.
Brand the experience: Sponsor stair sections, mile markers, or the finish-line photo backdrop.