Stone Soup Promotions

Your company will get great visibility prior to, during and after the event, and your contribution will be tax deductible.

Monies raised go directly to local charitable organizations, so your are helping your own community.

Increasingly, consumers want to support companies that give back to their local community. 

In 2012, we will be creating great fitness events and simultaneously helping the following organizations:

Dart for the Arts - Premier Arts: The in-house theatrical company for the new Lerner Theater

Ideal Beach Triathlon-Men In Action: A Men's group ministry that does free handyman work for widows and older people staying in their homes

Two Rivers Meet-Lifeline: Elkhart inner city kids programs

Eagle Lake Triathlon-Life Treatment Centers: Addiction recovery programs

Niles Triathlon- Niles Riverfront Optimist Group: Music programs for youth, free outdoor concerts in Niles

Frightening 5K & Haunted Hilly Half- LoveWay, Inc.:Therapeutic riding stable for people with special needs

Turkey Stampede- Faith Mission of Elkhart: 24/7 Homeless shelter and meal programs

Call today for more information!  574-293-1683

• Runners and walkers are optimistic, goal-oriented people.
• They tend to be an educated and financially successful group.  
• This is the group you will be reaching with your sponsorship!

USARunning.org 2008 Runner Demographics

·There are over 37 million runners in the U.S. 11        million run at least 100 times per year

·Runners spend $125 billion on health-related goods and services

·16 million runners have a household income of $75,000 or more. Nearly 55% hold a college degree versus the national average of 33%

·In 2007, runners spent $8.5 billion on their sport with $2 billion going to the purchase of footwear. 30% of runners buy 4 or more pairs of shoes per year.

· 8.1 million road race finishers in 2006

· 43% of runners have been at the sport for over 10 years

· 21% have been running for over 20 years

· Average age of male runners: 27-31 years old

· Average age of female runners: 23-26 years old

Male Long Distance Runners

· Average Age: 45 years old

· 54% are married

· 76% males had 2006 Household income of $75,000 or more

· 80% have college degree. 37% have post-graduate degree

· Favorite Race Distances: Half-Marathon, Marathon, 10K

Female Long Distance Runners

· Average age: 39 years old

· 62% are married

· 64% females had 2006 Household income of $75,000 or more

· 79% have college degree. 42% have post-graduate degree

· Favorite Race Distances: Half-Marathon, 5K, 10K

The average Charity Runners:

· 12% of runners that participate in events

·  Typically enter just one event per year

·   The majority of participants are women

The average Fitness Runners:

·   38% of runners that participate in events

·   They prefer 5k and mega races that feature a party-type atmosphere

·   The majority of participants are 18-29 years old

The average Competitive or Goal Oriented Runners:

·   50% of runners that participate in events

·   They train consistently during the year and prefer longer distance events

·    The majority of participants are men