Promotional Opportunities

Race Program
Advertise in the Official Race Program to increase awareness of your company's products and services. Over 8,000 spectators purchase the Official Race Program of the Virginia Gold Cup. Please 540.347.2612 for more information.

Maximize your company's visibility by becoming the title, race or activity sponsor at one of the DC Metro area's leading marketing events - The Virginia Gold Cup Races. With the Spring event attracting over 50,000 spectators, your company's brand is sure to reach your key audience.

Program Advertising Form
Return completed form to Tom@vagoldcup.com

Sponsorship Opportunities

TITLE SPONSOR benefits include:

• Naming rights as the presenter of the Virginia or International Gold Cup Races
• Title of the feature race
• Most prominent signage onsite
• Public address announcements
• Category or product exclusivity
• Race Program advertising
• Closed circuit TV advertising
• Jumbotron Advertising
• Product display(s) and sampling onsite
• Most prominent inclusion in pre-race media buys and coverage
• Logo placement on event collateral pieces
• largest hospitality package which includes a 40 x 60 tent leading off Sponsor
  Row on Members Hill overlooking the course and
• customization to meet to Title Sponsor's marketing goals.

RACE SPONSOR benefits include:

• Title of a one race on the card
• Trophy presentation
• Public address announcements
• Highly visible on-site signage
• Category or product exclusivity
• Race Program advertising
• Closed circuit TV advertising
• Jumbotron Advertising
• Inclusion in pre-race media buys
• Logo placement on event collateral pieces and
• large hospitality package on Members Hill overlooking the course.

Activity Sponsorship Opportunities
If race sponsorship is not possible, an Activity Sponsorship opportunity might meet your company's marketing goals without breaking the budget. Each Activity Sponsorship is concentrated on one element of the race day. All Activity Sponsorship packages include onsite promotion and hospitality benefits.

Activity Sponsorship opportunities include the following:

• Jumbotrons and Close Circuit TV
• Tailgate Contest
• Stable Hospitality Tent
• Official Timer
• Hat Contest
• Best Turned Out

Email tom@vagoldcup.com for more information.

Vendor Tents
Showcase your products or services with a marketing or retail tent at the Virginia Gold Cup Races. We have the consumer demographics you've been looking for. Over 38% of Gold Cup attendees earn more than $150,000 annually. 50,000 + people attend the Virginia Gold Cup in May. Capture the attention of your clientele in the style and ambiance provided only at this event.

Marketing and retail tents are available in the Members Hill enclosure and in the General Admission areas on the North and South racecourse rails.

Members Hill Includes a 15’ X 15’ Tent for Business Marketing or Retail Sales one 8’ table and two chairs. Tickets include two Service Car Passes and four vendor ribbons.

North or South Rail Includes a 15' x 15' Tent for Business Marketing or Retail Sales one 8’ table and two chairs. Tickets include two Service Car Passes and four vendor ribbons.

Download Vendor License Form: 

Return completed form to Barbara@vagoldcup.com