Clays for Causes 2026
March 28, 2025
Burnin Rubber 5K Run
Burnin’ Rubber 5K
Run. Walk. Experience Race Day for a Cause.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind 5K event at Owosso Speedway, where you’ll run or walk on an actual racetrack and experience the energy of race day—all while supporting the mission of the Erik Jones Foundation.
Tuesday, July 28 | Evening Race
Owosso Speedway
7204 W M 21, Ovid, MI
7:00 PM Green Flag Start
What to Expect
- 5K run/walk for all ability levels
- Finisher medals for every participant
- Race t-shirt and event swag
- On-site activities and sponsor engagement
- Music, energy, and a true race-day atmosphere
Why This Race Is Different
This isn’t your typical 5K.
Run or walk on a real speedway track and be part of an unforgettable experience hosted by NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones.
- Evening race under the lights
- Unique racetrack setting you won’t find anywhere else
- Opportunity to see Erik and experience NASCAR up close
- High-energy, family-friendly environment
Family Friendly
- Kids 12 and under register FREE with a supervising adult
- Walkers and strollers welcome
- Open to runners, walkers, families, and all ages
Make an Impact
The Burnin’ Rubber 5K brings our community together for a fun, high-energy evening that supports meaningful work across three key areas:
- Youth literacy
- Early cancer detection and care
- Animal welfare
Your participation directly helps fund these programs and expand their reach.
Get Involved
Interested in sponsoring or supporting the event?
Contact:
Brian Barrie
[email protected]
Claim Your Sponsorship Here!
Become a Sponsor
Be Part of a Winning Event
The Burnin’ Rubber 5K is a fun, high-energy, community-driven event that brings together runners, walkers, families, and local businesses for something meaningful.
As a sponsor, you’re not just gaining visibility—you’re helping drive real impact through the Erik Jones Foundation’s work in:
- Youth literacy
- Early cancer detection and care
- Animal welfare
Why Sponsor?
- Connect with a broad, family-focused audience
- Align your brand with a respected nonprofit and NASCAR driver Erik Jones
- Gain meaningful exposure before, during, and after the event
- Be part of a unique experience hosted at a real speedway
Sponsorship Opportunities
🏁 Victory Lane Sponsor – $2,500 (Exclusive)
Take the lead as our presenting sponsor.
- Naming rights: “Burnin’ Rubber 5K presented by [Your Company]”
- Premier logo placement across all event signage, start/finish line, and materials
- Top placement on race shirts and website
- Featured in all promotions, including press release and social media
- On-site activation opportunity (table/tent)
- Opportunity to include branded items in race packets
- 10 complimentary race registrations
- Photo opportunity with Erik Jones
- Verbal recognition throughout the event
- Opportunity to provide welcome remarks at race start
🏎️ Pole Position Sponsor – $1,000
Strong visibility and on-site presence.
- Prominent logo placement on event signage and start/finish area
- Medium logo placement on shirts and printed materials
- Website and social media recognition (minimum two posts)
- On-site presence opportunity
- Race packet inclusion option
- 6 complimentary registrations
- PA recognition during the event
- Photo opportunity with Erik
🏁 Checkered Flag Sponsor – $500
Solid exposure and community alignment.
- Logo on select race signage
- Name listed on website
- Social media recognition
- Option to include item in race packet
- 3 complimentary registrations
- PA recognition during event
🔧 Pit Crew Sponsor – $100
Support the mission and be part of the team.
- Name recognition on website
- Opportunity to include flyer or item in race packet