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2025 UNCF Black History Month Walk for Education and Community Festival – Tampa

The Annual Black History Month Tampa 5K Run/Walk for Education and Community Festival is an exciting event that celebrates Black history, education, and community. Anyone who wants to have fun while learning about the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history in the Tampa Area can attend. A great opportunity to support underprivileged students by raising funds for education. Come and honor the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their contributions to education and the history of the Black community in Tampa.

Have a competitive spirit? Join the chance to win some fun prizes by being the Top Fundraiser (Individuals Only). Limited supply for all prizes.

Top Fundraisers will receive a prize.

8:00 a.m.

Registration/Program

9:00 a.m.

Walk Begins

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Black History Month Guided Tours and Community Festival (Free to the Community)

photo of entrance to Perry Harvey Sr. Park

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

1000 E Harrison St
Tampa, FL 33602

Presenting Sponsor – $25,000

  • Custom Package Benefits of All Levels.

Signature Sponsor – $15,000

  • Opportunity to provide promotional collateral to participants. 200 complimentary participant entries.
  • Opportunity for mascot/spokesperson to speak at the event.
  • Logo posted on the event website with a link to the company’s website. Logo on Walk T-Shirt and Banner.
  • Vendor space for company-owned tent (must bring own tent, chairs, and table). Logo on advertisements distributed on social media.
  • Special Presentation posted on social media. Inclusion in a press release sent to local media.

Educator’s Circle – $10,000

  • Opportunity to provide promotional collateral to participants. 150 complimentary participant entries.
  • Logo posted on the event website with a link to the company’s website.
  • Vendor space for company-owned tent (must bring own tent, chairs, and table). Logo on Walk T-Shirt and Banner.
  • Special Presentation posted on social media. Inclusion in a press release sent to local media.

Marathon Circle – $7,500

  • 100 complimentary participant entries.
  • Logo posted on the event website with a link to the company’s website. Logo on Walk T-Shirt and Banner.
  • Vendor space for company-owned tent (must bring own tent, chairs, and table). Logo posted on social media.

Sprinter’s Circle – $5,000

  • 50 complimentary participant entries.
  • Logo on Walk T-Shirt and Logo posted on the event website with a link to the company’s website.
  • Vendor space for company-owned tent (must bring own tent, chairs, and table).

Doctorate Level Sponsor – $3,000

  • All benefits from the Community Partner, Educator, Friends of UNCF, and Honorary sponsorship levels.
  • Team of 30 registered participants.

Community Partner Sponsor – $2,000

  • Opportunity to speak on stage about business/organization. Social Media Shoutout.
  • Vendor Booth (Company owned tent, tables, and chairs required) Team of 20 registered participants.
  • Logo on yard sign along the route. Recognition in the organization newsletter. Logo on the organization’s website.

Educator Level Sponsor – $1,500

  • Team of 10 registered participants. Logo on yard sign along the route.
  • Recognition in the organization newsletter. Logo on the organization’s website.

Friends of UNCF – $1,000

  • Logo on yard sign along the route. Recognition in the organization newsletter. Logo on the organization’s website.

Honorary Level Sponsor – $500

  • Logo on the organization’s website.