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
Top Step Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 (Exclusive)
- Event Naming Rights: “Opal Wapoo Gravel Experience presented by [Your Company].”
- Logo Pairing: beginning on activation date and 30 days following event
- Exclusive branding on rider swag bags: and access to rider swag bag
- Prominent Logo Placement on all event marketing materials and website
- Exclusive Logo on Race Bibs
- Featured Logo Placement on Rider T-shirts
- Social Media Mentions: Mentions in all pre-event marketing, regular posts leading
up to the event, and dedicated posts during race day. - Promotional Testimonial Video
- Premium Expo Space at the Start/Finish Area: Premium booth to showcase products or services
- Complimentary Race Entries: 6 entries to the race.
- Opportunity for Speech/Presentation at the awards ceremony.
Pointy End Sponsor – $2,500
- Logo Placement on marketing materials and website
- Social Media Mentions: Regular mentions in pre-event marketing and dedicated race day posts
- Promotional Testimonial Video
- Expo Space: booth space at the start/finish area.
- Complimentary Race Entries: 4 entries.
- Prominent Stand-Out Logo on Rider T-Shirts
- Access to Rider Swag Bags
Chase Group Sponsor – $1,000
- Logo Placement on website and select event materials.
- Social Media Mentions: Regular mentions in pre-event marketing and dedicated race day posts
- Expo Space: 10×10 booth space at the start/finish area.
- Complimentary Race Entries: 2 entries.
- Large Logo on Rider T-shirts
- Access to Rider Swag Bags
Mid-Pack Sponsor – $500
- Logo on Website and event day signage.
- Social Media Mentions: Mentions in pre-event marketing
- Complimentary Race Entry: 1 entry.
- Medium Logo on Rider T-Shirts
- Access to Rider Swag Bag
Finisher Sponsor – $250
- Name on Website
- Social Media Mention: Single thank you post.
- Access to Rider Swag Bags
- Small Logo on Rider T-Shirt
In-Kind Sponsorships
If you can provide products or services that contribute to the success of the race, we welcome in-kind sponsorships. In-kind sponsorships can count toward sponsorship tiers in partial and in some cases entirely.
Custom Packages
It is our belief that creativity and creating unique experiences are crucial to the success of gravel races of our size and scope. We are always open to collaborating on ideas outside of our sponsorship tiers. Whether it be on route shenanigans or start/finish line vibe creation, we are here for it.
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 and Instagram.
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