carmel marathon

Recess X Carmel Marathon: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Carmel Marathon leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to athletes across 4 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

1

Years Partnered

4

Locations Activated

2K+

Samples Distributed

2+

Offers Accepted

$800

Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Carmel Marathon

Carmel Marathon Real Activations

See how premium products are being sampled at your current properties across the country.

Why Endurance races Partner with Recess

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 2+ campaigns across 4 Carmel Marathon locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Carmel Marathon earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches athletes engage.

Complete Brand Control

Carmel Marathon approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your endurance races without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your athletes with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with endurance races like Carmel Marathon.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

Simple Process

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

  1. Create a Listing for Your Endurance Race
    Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

  2. Get Matched with Brands
    We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific athletes. You review and approve every campaign.

  3. Receive & Distribute Samples
    Products ship directly to your endurance race and surprise and delight your community.

  4. Get Paid
    Get paid for every sample distributed to your athletes after completion of event.

Success Stories

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

The product sampling activation we hosted brought incredible energy to our race expo. We saw a 40% spike in foot traffic during the event, and our athletes genuinely appreciated the opportunity to try new nutrition and gear brands. It was a win-win that strengthened our community relationships.
CO — Coastal Endurance Training Center
Venue Partner

What impressed us most was how seamlessly the sampling activation integrated into our event flow. The brand partners were professional, our ultra runners appreciated the chance to discover new products relevant to their sport, and it honestly elevated the overall quality of our race experience.
RI — Ridgeline Ultra Race Collective
Venue Partner

Working with brands through this platform has added a meaningful revenue stream to our marathon operations without feeling intrusive. Our participants engaged authentically with the vendors, and we received dozens of positive comments about the curated product selection at the finish line.
IR — Ironstone Marathon Events
Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?

Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.

When and how do we get paid?

Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.

Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?

No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.

What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?

There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.

Ready to Delight Your Members?

Join hundreds of other Carmel Marathon earning revenue while making members smile.