Opal Wapoo Sponsorship Package

2025 Opal Wapoo Gravel Grinder Sponsorship Package

Event Overview

The Opal Wapoo Gravel Experience returns to Excelsior Springs in 2025, bringing gravel racing back to our community. With a rich history of attracting cyclists from across the region and beyond, this race promises the return of one of the most unique and challenging routes in gravel. Opal Wapoo Gravel Experience is now a Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Inc. event. DEP is teaming up with founders and race directors, Phillip and Stacey Scherer, bringing back many of the race’s original volunteers. The event is expected to attract 300 to 500 participants along with their crew and families. Proceeds from the race will support the Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Inc. in their revitalization efforts and Urban Trail Co. for trail development in Excelsior Springs, creating lasting recreational benefits for our community.

Sponsorship Tiers

Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 (Exclusive)

Event Naming Rights: “Opal Wapoo Gravel Experience presented by [Your Company].”
Prominent Logo Placement on all event marketing materials: posters, flyers, banners, race-day
signage, and website.
Main Logo on Race Bibs
Social Media Mentions: Prominent mentions in all pre-event marketing, regular posts leading
up to the event, and dedicated posts during race day.
Expo Space at the Start/Finish Area: 10×20 booth to showcase products or services.
Complimentary Race Entries: 6 entries to the race.
Opportunity for Speech/Presentation at the awards ceremony.

Gold Sponsor – $2,500

Logo Placement on event banners, race-day signage, and website.
Social Media Mentions: Regular mentions in pre-event marketing.
Expo Space: 10×10 booth space at the start/finish area.
Complimentary Race Entries: 4 entries.
Logo on Participant T-shirts
Option to Provide Branded Giveaway Items in rider goodie bags.

Silver Sponsor – $1,000

Logo Placement on website and select event materials.
Social Media Mentions: Mentioned in sponsors thank you posts.
Expo Space: 10×10 booth space at the start/finish area.
Complimentary Race Entries: 2 entries.
Logo on Participant T-shirts
Option to Provide Branded Giveaway Items in rider goodie bags.

Bronze Sponsor – $500

Logo on Website and event day signage.
Social Media Mention: Single thank you post.
Expo Space: 10×10 booth at the start/finish area.
Complimentary Race Entry: 1 entry.
Business Name on Participant T-shirts.
Option to Provide Branded Giveaway Items in rider goodie bags.

Friend of Opal Sponsor – $250

Name on Website
Social Media Mention: Single thank you post.
Option to Provide Branded Giveaway Items in rider goodie bags.

In-Kind Sponsorships

If you can provide products or services that contribute to the success of the race, we welcome in-kind sponsorships. Benefits will be determined based on the value of the contribution and can include logo placements, social media mentions, and booth space.

Media and Marketing Exposure

All sponsors will benefit from comprehensive event marketing efforts, including:

Email Campaigns reaching over 5,000 cycling enthusiasts.
Social Media Campaigns with event coverage on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Event Program Inclusion with recognition of sponsors by tier.