Join us at the 4th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K
August, 2025 (Date, Time, and Location TBD)
Your involvement in the Mentoring Matters 5K helps empower youth through mentorship. Every step you take supports vital mentorship programs, fosters academic success, and strengthens our community. This event not only promotes health and wellness but creates lasting change for the next generation. Join us to make a difference!
Youth Mentor Champion Campaign
Your contribution directly connects young people with mentors who change their lives. By helping us reach our $10,000 goal, you ensure the Mentoring Matters 5K remains a high-quality event while providing critical resources like school supplies and ongoing support. With your help, we can make lasting impacts through meaningful relationships between mentors and youth, creating a brighter future for our community
Endurance Award
The $2,000 Endurance Award is presented to one exceptional student at the Mentoring Matters 5K, recognizing their resilience in overcoming significant challenges in their life. Your donation ensures that this deserving individual receives both recognition and the support they need to continue thriving. Together, we uplift and celebrate the next generation’s leaders.
Our Impact
Inclusive & Unique: Unlike other 5Ks, our event specifically engages first-time runners and youth from under-resourced communities, promoting fitness where access is limited.
Youth Focus: Our race not only builds physical health but also boosts academic performance—active youth are 20% more likely to succeed academically.
Community-Centered: We address local health disparities in Springfield while providing critical resources like over 300 backpacks for students.
Holistic Approach: We combine fitness, education, and mentorship, creating a unique 5K that drives both personal and community-wide growth.
Youth Focus: Our race not only builds physical health but also boosts academic performance—active youth are 20% more likely to succeed academically.
Community-Centered: We address local health disparities in Springfield while providing critical resources like over 300 backpacks for students.
Holistic Approach: We combine fitness, education, and mentorship, creating a unique 5K that drives both personal and community-wide growth.
Relive Our Past Events
Become a Sponsor
Level |
Contribution |
Benefit |
Friend of the 5K |
$500 |
Event brochure recognition, small logo on website |
Bronze |
$1,000 |
1 social media promotion, small logo on T-shirt, event brochure recognition |
Silver |
$2,500 |
2 social media promotions, medium logo on T-shirt, mention from podium, expo space |
Gold |
$5,000 |
3 social media promotions, logo on Start/Finish arch, sponsored water station, email highlight |
Title Sponsor |
$10,000 |
Title recognition, large logo on all materials, prominent expo space, full media highlight & news coverage |
