The Chicago Shoreline Marathon is the only world-class race to paddle Lake Michigan and the shores of Chicago. We strive to support the paddling community by attracting paddlers at all levels and promoting Chicago’s beautiful waterways.

Our event includes three races: 8-mile, two-beach race for paddlers with a drive to compete
18-mile, multi-beach, race along the Chicago shoreline

Sponsorship of the Chicago Shoreline Marathon is an excellent and very cost effective way to reach an active and engaged audience.
Sponsors may receive the following (depending on your sponsorship level)

• exposure to race spectators across some of the city’s busiest harbors and beaches
• extremely rare access to beach-goers at any or all check-in beaches (may include sampling* and promotional material display) including: 63rd St., 12th St., North Ave., Montrose and Leone beaches.
• promotion and exposure to 200-300 competitive and recreational paddlers
• recognition in TV, Radio, Blog and Print media coverage
• placement of your company logo or name on racer and volunteer apparel
• placement of your company logo or name on banners, signs, and other promotional items displayed at public awareness and media events
• placement of your company logo or name on the CSM website with a link to your company’s website

*Some limitations. Contact sponsorship coordinator for specific details

2011 Projections:

• Race date: 08.20.2011
• 200-300 participants and volunteers from the Midwest, and across the nation, as well as international racers from Australia, South Africa and Canada.
  
• Media team competition including media representatives from TV, Radio, and online publications.
• Promotions in Nat’l paddling publications, local TV, radio and
  online publications Expected expenses: $25,000• CSM is a fully insured, non-profit corporation

Presenting Sponsor

Elite Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Associate Sponsors

Charity Sponsor

Community Sponsor