Elite + Ambassador programs
Run Portland offers local and regional runners two opportunities to receive support for their training and work in our running community at large:
1. Competitive/Ambassador program
2. Elite - national class development program
Competitive Team and Ambassadors Program
What: a sub group of the Run Portland community running club
Who: for invited high visibility members of our running community to support Run Portland thorough their training and racing
When: 6 month contracts for athletes to take advantage of sponsorship benefits below. Contract will be re-evaluated at the end of June and end of December to maintain a mutually agreeable commitment.
Ideal candidates: A limited number of positions are available for sponsorship in the competitive and ambassador program. Running and racing performance is not the main criteria for selection, rather the following qualities are equally valued:
-Consistent participation in a wide variety of local events
-A positive and influential role in your local running community
-Volunteering or participation in running events in the community at large beyond racing/running
-Age group award winner
Sponsorship: Run Portland will provide each athlete with a racing singlet, 2 x short sleeve and 2 x long sleeve shirts for their basic Run Portland annual membership price ($35.00 a year) Additionally athletes will receive the following support once finalized (by February 1st 2010).
-Discounts on apparel, footwear and accessories from major manufacturer’s and/or local retailers
-Discounts/comped entries to local races
-Group training with expert coaches
-Annual membership to USATF Club #37-0702 Run Portland (*additional fees apply for USATF membership. Available through USATF.org)
-weekly group training sessions
-monthly educational seminars
-club socials
-Personal Employer sponsorship: Run Portland will accept donations on behalf of your employer and earmark them exclusively for your training and development. This provides your employer with a tax deductible donation and public acknowledgment of their generosity in exchange for the support of your training and racing. Run Portland will provide a sponsorship proposal and details for you to submit to your employer.
Athlete requests: In exchange for the above sponsorship and coaching Run Portland requests the following of each athlete:
- To wear Run Portland apparel on all training runs and in all races
- To volunteer at 4 Run Portland youth and/or community events throughout the calendar year
- To run in 4 or more of the local events below in the calendar year
Local races to consider:
- First Run - 5k (January 1)
- Fanconi Valentines 5k (February)
- Red Lizard 5 miler (March)
- Lincoln High School Mile Festival (March)
- Shamrock run - 5k, 8k or 15K (March)
- Race for the Roses -5k or Half Marathon (April)
- Lake Run - 5k or 12K (May)
- Starlight Run - 5k (June)
- Flat Half/Full Marathon - (July)
- Pints to Pasta - (September)
- Race for the Cure (September)
- Portland Marathon - 5 miler or marathon (October)
- Run Like Hell - 5k, 10k or Half marathon (October)
- Give and Gobble - 5k, 10k (November)
If you would like to be considered for our competitive/ambassador sponsorship please fill out the form here
Run Portland is looking for national class middle and long distance runners to be part of a unique program. Members of our elite team will receive support to offset the financial costs of their training through the partnerships Run Portland develops with the local community. Run Portland aims to take the developing national class athletes from college and provide a successful group training atmosphere with expert coaching to enable these runners to reach their potential in their sport. Run Portland will provide group training, coaching services, equipment, housing and health care services at no or reduced costs to our elite athletes.
The ideal candidates for our elite club are recently graduated post collegiate men and women who are currently at or approaching the national class level in their event (see recommended standards for application below). Athletes, in addition to success on the track and roads, will show a desire to lead one of our youth running programs. Selection of athletes will be based on criteria including: running resume, educational background, work experience, professional goals and experience with youth mentoring programs.
We are currently accepting applications for positions on our 2010 team. If you feel you are an athlete with the qualities we are looking for we encourage you to fill out the form below. If you have any questions you can contact us below.
Recommended standards for Elite Athlete application:
Event Women Men
800 2:08.00 1:48.50
1500 4:22.50 3:45
3000 9:30 8:15
3000 s/c 10:20 8:47
5000 16:15 14:00
10000 34:30 29:32
half marathon 1:16:00 1:06:30
marathon 2:40:00 2:18:59
Elite Athlete Application
Sean Coster - sean@runportland.org
Charlotte Richardson - charlotte@runportland.org
