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SPONSORSHIP  BENEFITS  
 We  provide  unique  sponsorship  opportunities  for  the  Morogoro Marathon.  Become  a  

sponsor  and  enjoy  benefits  including  logo  branding,  product  placement,  event  
participation,  prizes,  giveaways,  signage,  hospitality  support  and  more.    Get  your  brand  
and  product  impressions  within  this  highly  sought  after  market.    Use  this  event  as  a  
platform  to  build  brand  recognition  in  Tanzania  
 
Our  program  offers  a  value  proposition  beyond  traditional  marketing,  as  a  sponsor  your  
brand  and  products  will  have  exposure  to:  
• Rapidly  growing  Tanzania running  market.  
• Athletes  and  runners  from  around  the  world.  
Tanzania a  local,  regional  and  national   television,  online,  and
  press  media.
 
• International  running  press  including  but  not  limited  to  Runners  World  
(International),  Trail  Run  Mag,  Ultra  Running  World,  RUN  Singapore  and  more.  
• Event  press  coverage  and  promotions  through  third  party  press  and  direct  social  
media  channels  including  Facebook,  Twitter,  Instagram,  and  more.  
• Event  endorsement  and  support  by  China  Government.    
• Local  Shangri-­‐La  residents  and  athletes  through  local  event  promotions.      
 
Sponsorship  of  this  international  event  provides  a  select  group  of  companies  direct  
exposure  to  a  desirable  demographic  of  international,  active,  educated  people  with  
disposable  income.    At  the  same  time  exposing  a  China  audience  to  your  brand  and  
products.    
 
Multiple  sponsorship  level  package  options  are  available  to  bet  fit  your  level  of  
contribution.    Sponsorship  packages  can  be  customized  to  meet  your  marketing  
objectives  and  budget.  Additionally  contributions  can  be  made  in  monetary  and/or  
products  that  will  be  used  at  the  event.    
 
By  sponsoring  this  event  you  are  contributing  to  create  a  world-­‐class  annual  event  that  
is  organized  by  passionate  people  who  put  the  experience  runners  have  first.  Second  is  
providing  athletes  and  runners  a  challenging  mountain  event  to  compete  in  a  magical  
and  inspirational  location.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Race  weekend  is  April  24  to  26,  with  the  race  day  on  the  25th.  Featuring  100k  and  50k  
Ultramarathon  distances  and  42k  Full  and  21k  Half  Marathon  distances  for  runners  to  
race.  The  location  is  absolutely  incredible  with  breathtaking  sights  to  experience.  The  
course  features  diverse  range  of  terrain  and  climate  with  some  good  elevation  gains,  
ranging  from  a  combined  1,775m  (5,823ft)  for  21k  Half  Marathon  runners  to     5,288m  
(17,350ft)  
  for  100k  Ultramarathon  runners,  the  first  5k  is  the  most  challenging  with  a  
1,000  meter  climb.

Because  of  the  remote  location  the  race  entry  includes  transportation  from  the  town  of  
Shangri-­‐La  to  the  race  location  (approx.  6-­‐hours  away),  plus  2-­‐nights  camping  with  
amenities  and  team  chef  to  cater  to  runners.  Making  the  runner  experience  as  easy  and  
seamless  as  possible.  Be  sure  to  check  the  race  schedule  for  full  details.
   
 
Come   discover  and  run  The  Lost  Horizon!

   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
SPONSORSHIP  OBJECTIVE  
     
The  mission  of  MORO marathon cannot     be  realized  without  the support  
  and  
partnership  of  both  local  and  international  business  community.  Monetary  donations  as  
well  as  in-­‐kind  product  or  service  donations  serve  as  the  backbone  this  event.  Many  
opportunities  at  various  levels  are  available  for  your  company  to  support  the  Shangri-­‐La  
Marathon  &  Ultra,  allowing  you  to  maximize  your  return  on  investment,  exposing  your  
business,  brand,  and/or  products  to  a  global  international  audience  while  shining  as  a  
positive  community  role  model.  
 
 

SPONSORSHIP  OPTIONS  
BENEFITS  QUICK  GLANCE  
 
PRESENTING   GOLD   SILVER   BRONZE  
SPONSOR  BENEFITS   TRADE  
$20K   $10K   $5K   $2K  
Introduction  as  the  presenting  
X          
sponsor  through  press  release  
Product  or  service  exclusivity   X          
Logo  placement  on  race  entry  
X          
forms/promotional  postcards    
Logo  on  finish  line  ribbon   X          
Logo  on  BIB   X          
Photo  opportunities  with  winners  
X          
at  finish  line  
Company  officials  to  hold  the  finish  
line  tape  first  race  winners  of  each   X          
distance  
Complementary  hotel  rooms  for  3-­‐
nights  stay  at  the  race   X          
headquarters  hotel  in  Qiubei  
Logo  on  medal  ribbon   X          
Logo  on  timing  chip   X          
Logo  on  course  mile  markers  and  
X   X        
signs  
Logo  on  participant  shirts     X   X        
Logo  on  volunteer  shirts       X   X        
Space  for  booth  at  race  check-­‐
X   X        
in/expo  
Logo  on  all  print  advertising   X   X        
Logo  and  promotions  in  social  
X   X   X      
media  channels  
Cross-­‐promotions,  sweepstakes,  
X   X   X      
etc.  using  event  name  and  logo  
Logo  on  email  newsletters   X   X   X      
Banner  placement  at  start/finish  
X   X   X   X    
line  area  
Banner  placement  at  race  check-­‐
X   X   X   X    
in/expo  
Products  offered  as  prize  and/or  
X   X   X   X   X  
raffle  drawing  
Products  offered  to  event  
X   X   X   X   X  
participants  and  volunteer  staff  
Logo  on  website   X   X   X   X   X  
Logo  in  race  handbook   X   X   X   X   X  
Runner  goodie  bag  promotional  
X   X   X   X   X  
material  and  product  placement  
Recognition  by  announcers  
X   X   X   X   X  
throughout  the  event  
Complementary  event  entries   10   6   4   2   1  
 
 
 

PRESENTING  Tsh.7,000,000
 
As  presenting  sponsor  you  will  receive  category  exclusivity  as  
well  as  prominent  recognition  and  extensive  benefits  through  
this  sponsorship  position.  Your  name  will  be  linked  with  the  
event  and  you  will  have  far-­‐reaching  exposure.      
 
Benefits/Brand  Awareness      
• Your  logo  will  be  included  prominently  on  the  following:    
o All  race  entry  forms/promotional  postcards      
o All  participant  shirts      
o All  volunteer  shirts      
o Finish  line  ribbon  
o Race  handbook  
o BIB  numbers      
o Timing  Chip  
o Course  mile  markers  and  signs  
o Medal  Ribbons  
o All  print  advertising  for  the  event  
o Website  with  link  to  your  website  
o All  email  newsletters    
o Social  media  channels  
• Product  offered  as  prize  or  raffle  drawing  
• Products  offered  to  event  participants  and  volunteer  staff  
 
Public  Relations      
• Introduction  as  the  presenting  sponsor  through  press  release  to  local,  regional,  
and  international  online  and  offline  publications.  
• Guest  speaker  at  race  review  meetings.  
• Photo  opportunities  with  the  winners  of  the  races  at  the  finish  line.    
• Opportunity  for  company  officials  to  hold  the  finish  line  tape  for  race  winners  of  
each  distance  (i.e.,  first  overall  male  or  female).    
 
Sales/Promotions    
• Space  at  the  Shangri-­‐La  Marathon  check-­‐in  and  expo  where  product  or  service  
can  be  displayed  demonstrated  and/or  sold.  
• Opportunity  to  be  included  in  the  runner  goodie  bag  including  but  not  limited  to  
company  information,  offers,  promotions,  and  products.      
• Opportunity  to  create  cross-­‐promotions,  sweepstakes,  etc.  using  the  Shangri-­‐La  
Marathon  name  and/or  logo.  
• Post  race  bonfire  ceremony.  
• Product/service  exclusivity.      
 
Onsite  Exposure      
• Banner  placement  at  race  check-­‐in  and  expo.  
• Banner  placement  in  start/finish  line  area.    
• Recognition  by  announcers  throughout  the  event.      
 
Hospitality    
• Ten  (10)  complimentary  individual  entries  for  the  event.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GOLD  Tsh.5,000,000
 
As  a  gold  sponsor,  you  will  receive  extensive  benefits  and  will  
be  recognized  as  an  official  product  or  service  of  the  Shangri-­‐La  
Marathon  &  Ultra.  
 
Benefits/Brand  Awareness      
• Your  logo  will  be  included  prominently  on  the  
following:    
o All  race  entry  forms/promotional  postcards      
o All  participant  shirts      
o All  volunteer  shirts      
o Race  handbook  
o Course  mile  markers  and  signs  
o All  print  advertising  for  the  event  
o Website  with  link  to  your  website  
o All  email  newsletters    
o Social  media  channels  
• Product  offered  as  prize  or  raffle  drawing  
• Products  offered  to  event  participants  and  volunteer  staff  
 
Sales/Promotions    
• Space  at  the  Shangri-­‐La  Marathon  check-­‐in  and  expo  where  product  or  service  
can  be  displayed  demonstrated  and/or  sold.  
• Opportunity  to  be  included  in  the  runner  goodie  bag  including  but  not  limited  to  
company  information,  offers,  promotions,  and  products.      
• Opportunity  to  create  cross-­‐promotions,  sweepstakes,  etc.  using  the  Shangri-­‐La  
Marathon  name  and/or  logo.  
 
Onsite  Exposure      
• Banner  placement  at  race  check-­‐in  and  expo.  
• Banner  placement  in  start/finish  line  area.    
• Recognition  by  announcers  throughout  the  event.      
 
Hospitality    
• Six  (6)  complimentary  individual  entries  for  the  event.  
 
 
 
SILVER  Tsh.3,000,000
     
As  a  silver  sponsor  you  will  receive  the  following:        
 
Benefits/Brand  Awareness      
• Your  logo  will  be  included  prominently  on  the  following:    
o All  race  entry  forms/promotional  postcards      
o Race  handbook        
o Website  with  link  to  your  website  
o All  email  newsletters    
o Social  media  channels  
• Product  offered  as  prize  or  raffle  drawing  
• Products  offered  to  event  participants  and  volunteer  staff  
 
Sales/Promotions    
• Space  at  the  Shangri-­‐La  Marathon  check-­‐in  and  expo  where  product  or  service  
can  be  displayed  demonstrated  and/or  sold.  
• Opportunity  to  be  included  in  the  runner  goodie  bag  including  but  not  limited  to  
company  information,  offers,  promotions,  and  products.      
• Opportunity  to  create  cross-­‐promotions,  sweepstakes,  etc.  using  the  Shangri-­‐La  
Marathon  name  and/or  logo.    
 
Onsite  Exposure      
• Banner  placement  at  race  check-­‐in  and  expo.  
• Banner  placement  in  start/finish  line  area.    
• Recognition  by  announcers  throughout  the  event.      
 
Hospitality    
• Four  (4)  complimentary  individual  entries  for  the  event.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BRONZE  Tsh.2000,000
     

As  a  bronze  sponsor  you  will  receive  the  following:      


 
Benefits/Brand  Awareness      
• Your  logo  will  be  included  prominently  on  the  following:    
o Race  handbook        
o Website  with  link  to  your  website  
• Product  offered  as  prize  or  raffle  drawing  
• Products  offered  to  event  participants  and  volunteer  staff  
 
Sales/Promotions    
• Space  at  the  Shangri-­‐La  Marathon  check-­‐in  and  expo  where  product  or  service  
can  be  displayed  demonstrated  and/or  sold.  
• Opportunity  to  be  included  in  the  runner  goodie  bag  including  but  not  limited  to  
company  information,  offers,  promotions,  and  products.      
 
Onsite  Exposure      
• Banner  placement  at  race  check-­‐in  and  expo.  
• Banner  placement  in  start/finish  line  area.    
• Recognition  by  announcers  throughout  the  event.      
 
Hospitality    
• Two  (2)  complimentary  individual  entries  for  the  event.  
 
 
 

TRADE Tsh.1M
 
As  a  trade  sponsor  you  will  receive  the  following  in  exchange  
for  trade  of  services  or  product:      
 
Benefits/Brand  Awareness      
• Your  logo  will  be  included  prominently  on  the  
following:    
o Race  handbook        
o Website  with  link  to  your  website  
• Product  offered  as  prize  or  raffle  drawing  
• Product  offered  to  event  participants  and  staff  
 
Sales/Promotions    
• Opportunity  to  be  included  in  the  runner  goodie  bag  including  but  not  limited  to  
company  information,  offers,  promotions,  and  products.      
 
Hospitality    
• One  (1)  complimentary  individual  entry  for  the  event.  
 
 
 

SPONSORSHIP  APPLICATION  
Thank  you  for  reviewing  the  sponsorship  program.  We  are  seeking  sponsorship  partners  
to  build  a  long-­‐term  relationship  with  the  Shangri-­‐La  Marathon  and  our  other  race  
events.  Partners  that  can  help  contribute  to  making  this  event  a  great  experience  for  
everyone.    
 
By  joining  the  Sponsorship  Program  you  will  provide  branding  and  products  exposure  to  
a  rapidly  growing  China  running  market.  Branding  and/or  products  used  by  race  
participants  and  volunteers.  Additional  exposure  opportunities  through  advertisements,  
being  a  guest  speaker,  even  participate  or  volunteer  at  the  Shangri-­‐La  Marathon,  be  a  
partner  with  us!  E   ngage  your  brand  with  marketing  that  makes  sense  to  reach  a  global  a
 
udience.   Only  
through  the  support  of  sponsor  partners  can  we  continue  to  host  Morogoro Marathon  a
nd  grow  this  world-­‐class  event for  runners  around  the  world and our country.
   
 For  more  information  or  for  questions  please  contact  us  through uosaMarathon @g
   
mail.com or +255716743793 whatsapp( +97470625154)    
 
Thank  You!  Your  support  is  sincerely  appreciated.    
   
Happy  
  Running!
 
Shangri-­‐La  
  Marathon
 
 
 

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