Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship packages allow you to market your business and provide support for events that generate economic impact in our community.
Opendorse is excited to present a unique opportunity to partner with the Opendorse Bowl Series, an initiative that connects student-athletes, brands, and football fans in a dynamic and impactful way.
About the Bowl Series
- 2026 sponsorship opportunities coming soon
- Four teams, two games, one day. Two NCAA Division III bowl games to be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH in November 2026
- Participating conferences: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference and Presidents’ Athletic Conference.
- From each participating conference, the highest ranked team that does not make the NCAA tournament will compete in Canton.
- These four conferences have combined for 17 NCAA Division III football championships.
- Sponsorship dollars would go to a registered 501c3 organization.
- The inaugural 2024 event provided an experience unique in Division III for more than250 student-athletes, not including those students also gaining professional development opportunities by stepping to event operations roles and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee event participation.
- The conferences represent 40 NCAA Division III colleges and universities across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
- With a combined social media following of over 94,000 across Twitter (49.7K), Instagram (31K), and Facebook (13.4K), your brand has the potential to reach a wide and engaged audience through our platforms, not including the reach of the participating institutions across their various platforms.
Run to You Racing offers affordable, high‑visibility sponsorship opportunities that support healthy lifestyles and engage runners throughout Stark County.
Businesses can sponsor event mile markers, water stations, expo booths, or provide in‑kind support, with options ranging from $150 to $500 and title sponsorships available from $1,500 to $10,000, which include premium branding on shirts, medals, marketing materials, and race‑day announcements across events like the Training Camp 5K, Kickoff 6K, and Haunted Forest Marathon.
The participant base is highly attractive, with a majority women audience, 58% aged 25–44, more than half reporting household incomes above $175,000, and 83% holding an associate degree or higher. This active, diverse community offers sponsors strong visibility among health‑minded individuals engaged in running, walking, and complementary fitness activities.
The Canton Farmers Market is committed to securing the future of our local food system by supporting sustainable farmers, encouraging economic development within our community, and expanding access to fresh and nutritious food. You are invited to join in the market from June 28-October 4, 2025 and support the initiatives through a variety of sponsorship opportunities.