Our Sponsors & Partners
These organizations believe in the Bronte Harbour Classic — and in the Oakville community we're building together.
June 20, 2027 · Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Oakville
⏳ Race Day is June 20, 2027 — partnership packages for 2027 are open now
The Bronte Harbour Classic is produced by TapeGeeks with support from the Bronte Runners, Mercedes-Benz Oakville, and local community partners.
Title Sponsor
Title Sponsor Mercedes-Benz Oakville is the proud Title Sponsor of the Bronte Harbour Classic — bringing world-class prestige and community commitment to Oakville's newest Father's Day racing tradition.
Presenting Sponsors
TapeGeeks produces the Bronte Harbour Classic and is the race's Presenting Sponsor. Their kinesiology tape and Breathe+ sleep collection support athletes from training day through race day and recovery.
Founding Sponsor — inaugural race
Founding Sponsor CIBC is Canada's leading personal and business bank, proudly investing in the Bronte Harbour Classic as our Founding Sponsor. Their community commitment makes this inaugural race possible.
Sponsors of the Inaugural Race
These brands backed the first Bronte Harbour Classic. We are inviting them all back for 2027 — and there is room for you alongside them. Talk to us.
Official Hydration & Water Station Sponsor
Natrilyte keeps every runner fuelled with premium electrolyte hydration at every water station on course. Because a great race starts with proper fuelling.
Official Fitness Partner
RadixGym is Oakville's home for CrossFit, personal training, and functional fitness. A community of athletes and everyday people who show up, work hard, and keep each other moving.
Official Shirt Sponsor
Global Citizen supplies the official race shirts for the Bronte Harbour Classic — high-quality athletic apparel every finisher will be proud to wear.
Awards Sponsor
Be Active Physio sponsors the cash prize awards for top finishers in the 5K, supporting competitive excellence and rewarding the fastest runners on the day.
Official Speak Squad Kids 1K Run Sponsor
Speak Squad Connective Therapies is a Burlington-based multidisciplinary healthcare clinic specializing in speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA, and psychotherapy. As Speak Squad Kids 1K Run Sponsor, they bring a deep commitment to child development and family wellness to race day.
Official Bib Sponsor
Oakvest Group is a Scotia Wealth Management team based in Burlington, Ontario, bringing over 100 years of combined wealth management experience to every client relationship. Their logo appears on every race bib — carried across the finish line by every runner on Father's Day.
Official Event Ground Sponsor
MyCourier is an Oakville-based last-mile delivery carrier built on speed, reliability, and a 99% delivery completion rate. Their "Always Delivering" commitment keeps Oakville businesses moving — and now powers our race-day ground operations.
Official Signage & Pace Car Partner
Signarama Oakville is the full-service sign centre putting the Bronte Harbour Classic on the map — handling all race-day signage and dressing the official pace car that leads the runners through the streets of Bronte.
Partners of the Inaugural Race
Partner arrangements for 2027 are being confirmed.
Official Food Partner
Fortinos Burlington fuels every finisher with post-race food at the finish line — bananas, granola bars, juice boxes, and more. Because crossing the finish line deserves a celebration.
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Official Beverage Sponsor
Nickel Brook Brewing Co. is the Official Beverage Sponsor of the Bronte Harbour Classic — bringing Burlington's award-winning craft beer to the Father's Day Waterfront Festival at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
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Official Community Partner
Rockstar Brokerage connects Oakville's real estate investment community with the Bronte Harbour Classic — bringing their Your Life! Your Terms! investor community together to support Father's Day racing in Bronte.
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Official Running Store Partner
Runner's Den Burlington is an independent running retailer with 30+ years serving Canadian runners. Opening their brand-new Burlington location on Brandt Street in May 2026 — just in time for race day. Expert fit, performance gear, and a deep commitment to the local running community.
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Official Print Partner
Barker Print Solutions is the Official Print Partner of the Bronte Harbour Classic — providing all race community materials, brochures, and event print with speed, quality, and the best price in Oakville. Scott Barker has been printing and designing for local businesses and events for over 40 years.
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Official Cinema Partner
Film.ca Cinemas brings the Bronte Harbour Classic to the big screen at their Oakville theatre, with pre-show slides driving awareness for race day and donations for the Oakville Dads Community Fund — helping turn it into a true community celebration.
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Donations collected at registration and on race day go directly to this cause.
Supported Charity
Oakville Dads Community Fund
Donations collected during registration and on race day go directly to the Oakville Dads Community Fund through the Oakville Community Foundation — supporting programs that strengthen fatherhood, family, and community in Oakville.
Donate to Oakville Dads Community Fund → Read announcementEvent Organizers
The organizations and apps behind the race.
Event Producer · Tape & Recovery
TapeGeeks
TapeGeeks produces the Bronte Harbour Classic and is the race's Presenting Sponsor. Their kinesiology tape and Breathe+ sleep collection support athletes from training day through race day and recovery.
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Sun Protection Gear
GearTOP Design
GearTOP supplies premium UV-blocking sun protection gear for outdoor athletes and everyday adventurers. Their hats and accessories are trusted by hikers, runners, and families across Canada and the US.
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Official Running App
RunMate Pro
RunMate Pro is the official training app of the Bronte Harbour Classic — a free GPS running app built by Executive Race Director Greg Kowalczyk. Track every training run, log shoe mileage, and build your race-ready fitness before race day.
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Official Sun Safety App
SunUp
SunUp delivers real-time UV index, air quality, and personalized burn time data so runners can train and race safely outdoors. Know your UV exposure before every run — especially during summer race season.
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Run Training Partner
Oakville Performance Running
Oakville Performance Running, led by Coach Charles J. Sathmary, offers structured running clinics for every level. From beginner 5K training to advanced speed work — the official training partner to get you to the start line ready.
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Host Club & Official Community Running Partner
Bronte Runners Club
The Bronte Runners Club is the community running club at the heart of this event. With 700+ members across Oakville and Burlington, they provide the grassroots energy, local knowledge, and volunteer support that makes race day possible.
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Race Advisor
Pace Performance
Pace Performance brings over 30 years of race management expertise to the Bronte Harbour Classic. Race Advisor Greg Pace is the founding President of Triathlon Ontario and race director of Burlington's Moon in June Road Race.
Visit website →Municipal Partners
Community and government partners enabling the race.
Host Municipality
Town of Oakville
The Bronte Harbour Classic takes place at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville, Ontario — one of the most scenic waterfront venues on Lake Ontario. The Town of Oakville issues the event permits that make race day possible.
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Municipal Partner
Bronte BIA
The Bronte Village BIA unites the local business community behind the Bronte Harbour Classic. Their partnership connects the race with the vibrant shops, restaurants, and services of Bronte Village — turning race day into a full community celebration.
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Community Partner
Civitan Club of Oakville
The Civitan Club of Oakville runs the Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmer's Market — Oakville's longest-running farmers' market — and has welcomed the Bronte Harbour Classic every Saturday. All market proceeds go to local Oakville charities.
Visit website →CIBC, Global Citizen, Natrilyte, and Be Active Physio all said yes before a single runner had crossed this finish line. They believed in the community this race was built to serve — and in Oakville, and the inaugural race delivered. Mercedes-Benz Oakville has already re-signed as title sponsor for 2027. There are opportunities open now to join them for the second running of what is becoming an annual Father's Day tradition.
Why Sponsor the BHC?
875
Registered in Year One
3
Races: 5K · 10K · Kids 1K
Direct Reach to Participants
700+
Bronte Runners Community
Waterfront
Premium Location
Father's Day
High Family Turnout
The Bronte Harbour Classic combines a professionally chip-timed 5K and 10K, plus the Kids 1K Fun Run, with a full-day Father's Day waterfront festival featuring live music, vendors, a beer garden, and kids activities. Your brand gets multi-channel exposure across race materials, social media, and on-site signage.
All Sponsors Receive
Sponsorship Packages
Multi-channel brand exposure across the race, festival, and all digital channels. Contact us for pricing and custom options.
Title Sponsor
1 Exclusive Opportunity — held for 2027Held by Mercedes-Benz Oakville
- + Company name featured with top-billing on all race collateral
- + Logo on all race bibs across the 5K, 10K and Kids 1K
- + Logo featured at Start/Finish line
- + Opportunity to speak at race start or awards ceremony
- + Opportunity to be an official race starter
- + Complimentary booth in Vendor Expo
- + 10 complimentary entries to the race
Presenting Sponsor
1 AvailableHeld by TapeGeeks
- + Company name below race name on all collateral
- + Logo on race bibs across all three races
- + Company name and logo featured at Start/Finish line
- + Complimentary booth in Vendor Expo
- + 8 complimentary entries to the race
Founding Sponsor
Early Commitment Rate- + Best available rate — commit early, before rates step up
- + Multi-year partners save even more
- + All standard sponsor recognition included
- + Named as a Founding Sponsor permanently on the website
- + Returning partners from the inaugural race keep their founding status
Additional Partnership Opportunities
Named sponsorships with dedicated visibility. All sponsors receive logo on race materials, website recognition, social media mentions, and email recognition to our participant and subscriber list.
Race Day Exclusives
Speak Squad Kids 1K Fun Run Sponsor
Speak Squad- · Name and logo on Speak Squad Kids 1K race collateral
- · Brand the Speak Squad Kids 1K Run banners
- · Name and logo on kids t-shirts
- · Expo booth in Kids Fun Run area
- · 6 entries or 6 Speak Squad Kids 1K entries
- · Promotional material in kids race kits
- · Free contribution in swag bags
Registration Sponsor
1 Exclusive- · Name and logo at registration
- · Branding at kit pick-up and race day
- · Recognition on timing infrastructure & results
- · Opportunity to provide registration volunteers
- · 6 complimentary entries
- · Free contribution in participant swag bags
Awards & After Party Sponsor
1 Exclusive- · Brand the venue and after party area
- · Vendor Expo booth included
- · Provide and present awards to winners
- · 6 complimentary entries
- · Free contribution in swag bags
Official Timing Sponsor
1 Exclusive- · Name and logo as Official Timing Sponsor
- · Recognition on timing infrastructure & results
- · Logo on finish line timing display
- · Association with race technology & accuracy
- · Free contribution in swag bags
- · 6 complimentary entries
Entertainment Sponsor
1 Exclusive- · Name and logo as Official Entertainment Sponsor
- · Recognition on sound system and stage area
- · Logo on race materials & website
- · Announcements throughout the day
- · All-day brand presence with live music
- · Free contribution in swag bags
- · 6 complimentary entries
Event Grounds Sponsor
1 Exclusive- · Name and logo as Official Grounds Sponsor
- · Recognition for supporting event cleanup & venue
- · Logo on race materials & website
- · Social media recognition
- · Free contribution in swag bags
- · 6 complimentary entries
Signage Sponsor
1 Exclusive- · Name and logo as Official Signage Sponsor
- · Recognition on all directional & course signage
- · Logo prominently on wayfinding signs
- · High visibility throughout entire event
- · Free contribution in swag bags
- · 6 complimentary entries
Limited Availability
Water Stop Sponsor
1 Remaining- · Name and logo at your water stop
- · Brand your designated water stop
- · Team building opportunity
- · 6 complimentary entries
- · Free contribution in participant swag bags
Kilometer Sponsor
5 Available — One Per KM- · Your sign as a Kilometer marker on course
- · Volunteers within your Kilometer
- · 4 complimentary entries
- · Free contribution in participant swag bags
Bib Sponsor
2 Available- · Name and logo on all race bibs
- · 6 complimentary entries
- · Free contribution in participant swag bags
T-Shirt Sponsor
1 Exclusive- · Company logo on official race shirts
- · Branded photo booth at event
- · Logo on race materials & website
- · Social media recognition
- · Free contribution in swag bags
- · 6 complimentary entries
Medal Sponsor
- · Company logo on all finisher medals
- · Opportunity to present medals at awards ceremony
- · Logo featured prominently on wayfinding signs
- · High visibility throughout entire event
- · Free contribution in swag bags
- · 6 complimentary entries
Photo Sponsor
- · Company logo watermark on all race photos
- · Branded photo booth at event
- · Logo on race materials & website
- · Social media recognition
- · Free contribution in swag bags
- · 4 complimentary entries
Community & Festival
Vendor Expo Booth
Multiple Available- · 10×10 booth at the all-day festival expo
- · Generate leads, connect with customers
- · Listed on vendor page & website
- · Access to thousands of festival attendees
Swag Bag Package Sponsor
Multiple Accepted- · Marketing materials in all participant swag bags
- · Reach every race participant directly
- · Must include product or item of value
- · Company name listed as Swag Bag Sponsor
- · Website recognition
Corporate Teams
Open- · 15% discount for teams of 6 or more
- · Team building and community visibility
- · Show your local Oakville support
- · Contact greg@tapegeeks.com for details
Sponsor Inquiry
Interested in sponsoring? Fill out the form and we will be in touch within 48 hours.
Prefer to talk directly? Call Greg at 905-334-9282 or email greg@tapegeeks.com — most partnerships come together in a single 20-minute conversation.
Thank You!
Your sponsorship inquiry has been received. We will reach out within 48 hours to discuss how we can work together.
Questions? Email us at greg@tapegeeks.com