Lake Erie Odyssey NEW
September 12, 2026, Waldameer Park, Erie
For 12 years, Barber Beast on the Bay united our community in support of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Now, that legacy continues with a reimagined Adapted Course- a better, more dynamic event that celebrates the courage, inclusion, and achievement for participants with a disability.
We invite you to be part of this next chapter. Customized sponsorship packages are available at all levels offering visibility, community engagement, and meaningful alignment with a cause that inspires.
*Registrations must be submited by Friday, July 31 to be guaranteed a participant t-shirt in your size.*
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Opportunities
STILL AVAILABLE:
- Wellness Recharge Lounge Sponsor - $2,000
- The Wellness Recharge Lounge is a dedicated space for participants to recharge at the post celebration.
- DJ shoutouts – Wellness Recharge Lounge sponsored by
- Opportunity for sponsor to provide branded sensory space materials (e.g. stretching mats, headphones etc.)
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer and help with post-event stretching etc.
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Friend of - $1000 or under
- General event support
TAKEN:
- Presenting Sponsor - $7,500 - TAKEN
- The first touchpoint of the event- the welcome and registration area, is where the fun begins!
- Category exclusivity
- Exclusive “front of house” recognition on large entrance banners, participant, and volunteer areas
- Representative to welcome participants and join with start line and participation sponsors for the official start
- DJ shoutouts – Presenting Sponsor recognition
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as course buddies or host a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Powering Participation Fund - $5,000 - TAKEN
- Event participation fee will be underwritten by sponsor for each participant.
- Naming rights to participant fee underwriting
- DJ shoutouts – Participant registration sponsored by
- Participants receive a small card or sticker that says “My participation today was made possible by”
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer at registration, as course buddies, or host at a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Post-Event Celebration Sponsor - $5,000 - TAKEN
- The post-event celebration is a memorable experience for participant camaraderie, recognition, and fun!
- DJ shoutouts – Cool down tunes and stretches sponsored by
- Hydration and healthy snack station sponsored by
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as course buddies or host a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Participant Medal & Finish Line Sponsor - $5,000 - TAKEN
- Help cheer on our participants at the finish line and place the medal around their neck! We’ll jazz up the finish line so that everyone knows this sponsor is “getting you” across the finish line!
- Exclusive logo recognition on the medal ribbon
- Prominent recognition at the finish line– “Getting You” Across the Finish Line
- DJ shoutouts – Medal & Finish Line
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as the finish line cheer crew and place the medal on the participant
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Participant T-shirt Sponsor - $4,000 - TAKEN
- The participant t-shirts will be underwritten by
- Exclusive logo recognition on participant shirts
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as course buddies or at a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Photobooth Sponsor - $3,000 - TAKEN
- Exclusive sponsor of the commemorative photobooth and online gallery.
- Prominent recognition at the photobooth
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as course buddies or at a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Warm-up and Start Line Sponsor - $3,000 - TAKEN
- The warm-up and start line are where excitement builds. Help our participants get pumped up!
- Naming rights to the warm-up Movement Zone sponsored by
- Prominent recognition at the start line and pump-up playlist brought to you by
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as course buddies or host at a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Obstacle Sponsor - $2,500 - TAKEN
- Brand the obstacles with safety tips and instructions for successful completion.
- Exclusive logo recognition on obstacle signage
- On-obstacle branded safety tips and instructions for successful completion
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as course buddies or at a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Volunteer T-shirt Sponsor - $2,000 - TAKEN
- The volunteer shirt will be underwritten by
- Exclusive logo recognition on volunteer shirts and instructional materials
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as course buddies, obstacle volunteers, or at a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
- Map Sponsor - $1,500 - TAKEN
- Brand the inaugural map of the course as a commemorative collectible
- Exclusive logo recognition on the inaugural map of the course
- Opportunity for employees to volunteer as course buddies or at a cheer zone
- Logo recognition on event promotional materials and event signage
