Become a Sponsor / Exhibitor
2026 Event Sponsorship Details
The 14th Annual Aut2Run 15K/10K/5K/1 Mile/Fun-K Charity Race benefiting the Autism Society of Ventura County will take place on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 on the beautiful campus of California State University Channel Islands. We need your help to continue supporting local families, kids, and adults with Autism! Our very popular event helps raise awareness and support for those living with Autism in our local community. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds raised will benefit services and supports for families and individuals with Autism living right here in Ventura County.
Please complete the Sponsorship and Exhibitor Form and submit it with your donation by April 10, 2026. If you have any questions, please email Sponsorship@AutismVentura.org.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Title Sponsor $10,000 – These premiere sponsors will be mentioned in all print and radio advertisement of the event, as well as have their organization’s banner displayed in the finishing corral of the event, on the race t-shirt, on the event website and social media. Includes 20 race registrations. Approved sponsor material may go in goodie bag. A resource booth in a prime location will be assigned, and the sponsor’s banner will be displayed on the event stage.
Platinum $5,000 – These very generous sponsors will be mentioned in all printed event advertisements, as well as have their organization’s banner displayed in the finishing corral of the event, on the race t-shirt, on the event website and social media. Includes 10 race registrations. Approved sponsor material may go in goodie bag. A resource booth in a prime location will be assigned, and the sponsor’s banner will be displayed prominently.
All Resource Fair participants will be provided with a six-foot table and two folding chairs. The fair will take place outside and all vendors should each bring a 10x10 pop-up tent. Setup time is 5am - 7am. 10K race starts at 7:00am and 5K starts at 8:30am. Resource table must be manned from 7am - 12pm. Please note: No outside food or merchandise may be sold at the event unless pre-approved by ASVC and the University.
Our Aut2Run event is the area’s largest event focused exclusively on Autism awareness and action. Our previous in-person event was attended by over 3,000 participants, 1,000 guests, and over 80 local companies. The support we received helped us raise over $140,000 to provide the following:
- Training and education for families, service providers, businesses and more!
- Support, information, and resource referrals to families and community members on our hotline and website
- Networking for families and kids with Autism that help them connect with each other and build support.
- Community outreach, education and advocacy regarding employment, lifelong support options, and challenges that need to be addressed.
The “Aut2Run!” event features a competitive 15K, 10K, 5K, 1 mile and Fun-K. All events and the exhibition fair are open to the public. Participants receive event t-shirts and a unique finisher’s medal.
We sincerely hope you will show our local Autism community that you support them by sponsoring our event.
