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Sample at Dan.com with Recess

Reach 173.1K++ runners across 39 Dan.com locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

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Dan.com product sampling
21.6K+
Samples at Dan.com
173.1K+
Consumer Reach
39
Dan.com Locations
100%+
Avg Engagement Rate

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Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
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KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Reach Consumers Where They Run

Dan.com locations deliver engaged runners in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach runners during . Dan.com's 173.1K++ runners are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Dan.com is a trusted destination for runners. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target Dan.com locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers. We use retailer data to match your brand with Dan.com locations most likely to drive sales at your target stores.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 39 Dan.com locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Dan.com teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Dan.com's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the 5K run walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Dan.com sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Target Dan.com Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Dan.com locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

2

Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with Dan.com HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Dan.com staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how Dan.com sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Dan.com locations

The brand activation we hosted brought incredible energy to our weekly 5K event and gave our runners something fun to look forward to beyond the race itself. We appreciated how professionally everything was coordinated, and our participants genuinely engaged with the sampling stations—we've had attendees ask us to bring back specific brands for future events.

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Sunrise Trail Runners Club

Brand Partner

What impressed us most was how the activation felt natural and integrated into our event rather than forced or out of place. The sponsorship helped offset our operational costs significantly, and we noticed it created a better overall experience for our runners who appreciated the post-race refreshments and product samples.

CO

Coastal Community Running Series

Brand Partner

We've hosted multiple activations now and each time it's been a win-win—our attendees discover new products they actually use, and the brands get genuine access to their target audience in a relaxed, receptive environment. The revenue opportunity has allowed us to invest more into improving our courses and event amenities.

NO

Northside Marathon & Wellness Expo

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?
You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size. There are no hidden fees, no platform costs, and no long-term commitments required. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins.
What kind of venues can I target?
Recess works with 10,000+ venues across dozens of categories including fitness studios, yoga studios, gyms, coworking spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and more. You can filter by venue type, location, audience demographics, and traffic volume to find the perfect match for your brand.
How do I track results and measure ROI?
Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, photo recaps, and consumer feedback. After each campaign, you receive a detailed report with engagement metrics, geographic reach, and venue-level performance data to measure impact.
What is the minimum order for a campaign?
There is no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples to generate meaningful data across multiple venues. Most brands start with a pilot in one or two markets and scale from there based on results.