The Prelude: An Exclusive Kickoff to 803 Day Weekend
Before the city comes alive, the right people gather in the room.
The Prelude is the official pre-803 Day mixer—an invitation-only experience designed for sponsors, partners, influencers, and elected officials to come together and set the tone for the weekend ahead. This private reception offers a first look at the upcoming 803 Day festivities, from signature events to citywide activations, all while connecting with the leaders and tastemakers helping bring it to life.
Guests will enjoy a curated atmosphere of networking, celebration, and insider access—where relationships are strengthened, partnerships are formed, and the energy for 803 Day begins.
Attendance is reserved exclusively for those who support the mission and movement of 803 Day. To gain access, individuals and organizations must participate as a sponsor or donor.
Sponsorship opportunities begin at $100 and up, with packages designed to provide visibility and engagement throughout the weekend. In-kind donations are also welcomed starting at $50 and up, including contributions such as gift cards and refreshments (water, fruit, etc.) for 803 Day 5K participants.
This is more than a mixer—it’s the moment where the weekend starts, before the rest of the city catches on.
View the sponsorship packet for more information or check out the sponsorship options below.
We have options for businesses that want to sponsor:
The 803 Day 5K Run/Walk
Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee for Charity
Citywide Scavenger Hunt
Free Movies in the Park
803 Day Festival, or
Overall 803 Day Celebration
Sponsorship Checks may also be payable to:
803 Day LLC
EIN: 33-3882798
Donation Checks may be payable to:
Carolina Celebration Collective, 501(c)3
EIN: 99-1165351
Sponsorships may be tax-deductible as a marketing/advertising expense. Donations are tax-deductible through the Carolina Celebration Collective.
Diamond Sponsorship Includes:
25 VIP wristbands at Festival, Movie Night, and Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee for Charity
50 complimentary beverage tickets in VIP lounge at Festival, Movie Night, and Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee
Invitation to Pre-803 Day Mixer
Prominent presenting sponsor placement on event website, social media, billboard, and press/marketing materials
Recognition on event signage
Opportunity to provide promotional materials in 5K participant packets
Speaking opportunity during media interviews, opening remarks of 5K, spelldown, movie night, and festival celebration
Complimentary booth space and activation at spelldown, movie night, and festival
Logo placement on 5K and celebration t-shirts
Only one Diamond Level Sponsorship Available
Platinum Sponsorship Includes:
10 VIP wristbands at Festival, Movie Night, and Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee for Charity
20 Complimentary Beverage Tickets in VIP Lounge at Festival, Movie Night, and Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee
Invitation to Pre-803 Day Mixer
Logo placement on event website, social media, billboard, and press/marketing materials
Recognition on event signage
Opportunity to provide promotional materials in 5K participant packets
Speaking opportunity during press runs
Complimentary booth space and activation at spelldown, movie night, and festival
Logo placement on 5K and celebration t-shirts
Gold Sponsorship Includes:
5 VIP wristbands at Festival, Movie Night, and Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee for Charity
10 complimentary beverage tickets in VIP lounge at Festival, Movie Night, and Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee
Invitation to Pre-803 Day Mixer
Logo placement on event website, social media, and press/marketing materials
Recognition on event signage
Complimentary booth space and activation at spelldown, movie night, and festival
Logo placement on 5K and celebration t-shirts
Silver Sponsorship Includes:
2 VIP wristbands at Festival, Movie Night, and Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee for Charity
4 complimentary beverage tickets in VIP lounge at Festival, Movie Night, and Columbiapedia Spelldown Adult Spelling Bee
Invitation to Pre-803 Day Mixer
Logo placement on event website and social media
Complimentary booth space and activation at spelldown, movie night, and festival
Recognition on event signage
Logo placement on 5K and celebration t-shirts
Bronze Sponsorship Includes:
Admission to Pre-803 Day Mixer
Logo placement on event website and social media
Logo placement on 5K and celebration t-shirts
T-shirt Logo Sponsorship Includes:
Logo placement on 5K OR celebration t-shirt
A citywide scavenger hunt will be available from 8:03AM - 8:03PM on Saturday, August 1st & Sunday, August 2nd, featuring the Soda City Certified (SCC) app. SCC is Columbia’s only app to promote local restaurants, events, shops, and attractions in the Midlands area. The scavenger hunt will feature 25 sites. We will allow an opportunity for 15 businesses to be featured during the scavenger hunt for $100.00.
HOW IT WORKS
Option One:
You will create a 4-digit pin code. A sign will be placed at your business with instructions utilizing a QR Code. If you would like participants to enter or patronize your establishment, you may ask participants to retrieve the pin code from staff once they have patronized or taken/shared a picture with your business and #803Day. Once they enter the pin code in the Soda City Certified app, they will collect 20 days. (Total possible points: 500)
Option Two:
A sign will be placed outside of your business with a QR Code. Participants will go to the website connected to the QR Code. They will search the page for a 4-digit PIN Code. The pin code will then be entered on the Soda City Certified app to collect 20 points. (Total possible points: 500)
The 803 Day 5K Run/Walk will be in Midtown Columbia in Forest Acres on Saturday, August 1, 2025 at 8:03AM. Sponsorship opportunities include: your logo on the race t-shirt, winner gift cards, and water/healthy snacks.
T-shirt Sponsors: Want your logo on the back of the official 803 Day 5K Run/Walk t-shirt? We have limited spots available for $100.00.
Winner Sponsors:This year we will have 3 categories of winners: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for women and men. If your organization would like to sponsor, winner levels are as follows:
1st Place Sponsorship: $200.00 ($100 per gender)
2nd Place Sponsorship: $100.00 ($50 per gender)
3rd Place Sponsorship: $50.00 ($25 per gender)
Winners by Age:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-74, 75 & Over ($50 per gender)
*Awards may be given in form of Visa/Mastercard gift cards or for your place of business if you are a local restaurant or retail store.
In-Kind Sponsors: Each participant will need water and healthy snacks as they complete the race. We would like to have fresh fruit and water available. If your organization is interested in providing bottled water and/or fruit, please contact us at 803.922.5310 or hello@803day.org. We also accept gift cards to Costco or Kroger.