Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us in connecting people, parks, and nature: sponsor the Ridge Trail and make a lasting impact across the Bay Area.
Our Sponsors
A Growing Trail, A Growing Community
The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission to plan, promote and sustain the Ridge Trail – linking people, parks and open space for today and future generations.
THE RIDGE TRAIL
- A multi-use regional trail along the ridgelines of the Bay Area
- Open for hikers, runners, mountain bikers, equestrians and nature enthusiasts
- Over 400 miles are open today of 550 planned miles
- Connects over 145 parks and open spaces across nine counties
OUR COMMUNITY
- 25,000+ members, subscribers, social media followers & event attendees
- Monthly newsletters reach 15,800 trail supporters in the greater Bay Area
- Dedicated membership of over 5,000 outdoor enthusiasts
- 15,000 engaged followers on Facebook and Instagram
Sponsorship Opportunities
TRAIL EXPLORATION
RIDGE TO BRIDGE
Saturday in April in the Marin Headlands
400+ participants
Our signature annual trail outing and fundraiser offers hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians a supported day on the trail.
RIDGE TRAIL CHALLENGE
Spring through the end of the year
500+ participants
Each year we encourage everyone get out and explore the Ridge Trail through this free trail challenge and prize raffle.
TRAIL STEWARDSHIP
RIDGE TRAIL SERVICE DAY
First Saturday in November
250+ participants
Hundreds of volunteers across the Bay Area pitch in to spruce up the Ridge Trail in collaboration with park partners.
TRAIL STEWARDSHIP FOR TEAMS
The Ridge Trail Council works with companies and organizations to offer volunteer opportunities for their teams.
We coordinate with parks to identify a project and you provide the volunteers!
TRAIL ACCESS
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships cover outing registration fees and provide support like gear assistance or mentorship to increase access and belonging in the outdoors.
MANAGED ACCESS OUTINGS
The Ridge Trail Council is able to host outings along “Managed Access Trails” through private land and properties that require a special permit or docent to access.
Sponsorship Levels
Trail Hero: $10,000+
- Lead Sponsor for event
- Lead listing on website + event materials
- Multiple social media + boosted posts
- Trail outing or stewardship day registrations for your team
- Custom trail outing or stewardship day for your team
- Partner Feature in e-newsletter
Trail Champion: $5000+
- Listing on website + event materials
- Acknowledgement in annual report
- E-newsletter + social media shout-out
- Trail outing or stewardship day registrations for your team
Trail Boss: $1500+
- Listing on website
- Listing on all event materials
Trail Ally: $250+
- Listing on website
Swag Sponsor:
In-Kind Gear Donation
- Listing on website + event materials
- Other benefits depending on gear donation value
Become a Ridge Trail sponsor today: