Sponsors
Monetary donations, as well as in-kind product or service donations, are the backbone of this fundraising event. Many opportunities at various levels are available for you, your business, or organization to support the Sowebo Gateway 5K, allowing you to maximize your return on investment while shining as a positive community role model.
Why This Matters for Sponsors
The Sowebo Gateway 5K offers a unique opportunity to align with:
- A 15-year proven community event (Sowebo Landmark 5K) with deep neighborhood trust
- A growing participant base with strong youth engagement
- A course that reflects where Baltimore has been — And a bold step toward where it’s going.
- A collaborative initiative bridging historic communities and emerging development
- A mission-driven platform supporting youth, wellness, and equitable access
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact race manager Tershea Rice at trice@sportsfitnessalliance.org, SSFA Executive Director Anthony Hudgins (ahudgins@sportsfitnessalliance.org), or SSFA Board Treasurer Ivan Leshinsky (ileshinsky@sportsfitnessalliance.org).
Click here to review our Sponsorship packet.
All contributions are tax-deductible. The Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance is the fiscal agent for the event and a 501(c) 3 organization. All contributions collected between SSFA and SBGP will be divided equally. Please make all checks payable to the Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance or SSFA.
