Partner with one of San Diego's premier Thanksgiving traditions and help ensure no one goes hungry during the holiday season. 

Each Thanksgiving, more than 8,500 runners, walkers, families, companies, and community members gather at Balboa Park for Run for Hope benefiting Father Joe's Villages. As a sponsor, you'll align your brand with a beloved community event while helping provide meals, hope, and critical support to neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. 

Why Sponsor Run for Hope? 

Make a Meaningful Community Impact 

Every sponsorship helps Father Joe's Villages provide meals and life-changing services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. In 2025 alone, Father Joe's Villages provided 579,572 meals, and just $4.47 covers the full cost of one meal for a neighbor in need. 

Reach an Engaged Audience 

Connect with thousands of participants and spectators through one of San Diego's largest Thanksgiving Day events, attracting runners and walkers from across the region and 43 states. 

Showcase Your Brand 

Gain valuable visibility before, during, and after race day through marketing campaigns, participant communications, digital recognition, event signage, and on-site activations. 

Engage Your Employees 

Bring your team together through volunteer opportunities, race participation, and a shared commitment to giving back to the community. 

Benefits vary by sponsorship level and may include: 

Sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,000, with customized packages available to meet your marketing, community engagement, and philanthropic objectives. 

We'd love to learn more about your organization and create a partnership that aligns with your goals while making a meaningful impact in our community. 

Contact us today by sending an email to corporategiving@neighbor.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities and secure your spot!

What's the Difference Between Sponsorships, hosting a Company Team, and becoming a Vendor? 

Sponsorships are designed for organizations looking to make a larger community impact while receiving meaningful brand visibility and recognition. Sponsors receive marketing and recognition benefits that may include logo placement, event signage, race day activations, media exposure, and other promotional opportunities. 

Company Teams are designed for employers who want to provide a fun, meaningful employee benefit. Companies can purchase registrations for employees at discounted group rates, making it easy for teams to participate together on Thanksgiving morning. You can learn more about company teams here.

Vendors provide products, services, or interactive experiences that enhance the participant experience on race day. Whether you're serving coffee, promoting your local business, or providing beverage garden donations, vendor opportunities are a great way to engage directly with thousands of attendees at the event, while contributing to the overall race day experience. You can learn more about becoming a vendor here.

Not sure which option is right for you? Contact us—we're happy to help you find the best fit for your organization's goals.