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Sample at Five Star NTP with Recess

Reach 4.4K++ runners across 1 Five Star NTP 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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Five Star NTP product sampling
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Samples at Five Star NTP
4.4K+
Consumer Reach
1
Five Star NTP Locations
100%+
Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

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

Reach Consumers Where They Run

Five Star NTP locations deliver engaged runners in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach runners during . Five Star NTP's 4.4K++ runners are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Five Star NTP is a trusted destination for runners. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

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

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 1 Five Star NTP locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Five Star NTP teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

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

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Five Star NTP 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 Five Star NTP Locations

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

2

Launch Your Campaign

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

3

Measure Retail Impact

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

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Five Star NTP locations

The smoothie bowl company's activation at our summer race was seamless from start to finish. Beyond the revenue we generated, it elevated the overall race experience and gave our attendees something memorable to talk about. We're definitely looking to do more brand partnerships like this.

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Trailhead Running Series

Brand Partner

Working with this platform made it incredibly easy to coordinate the energy drink sampling at our annual 5K. The brand was professional, our runners got excited about the free samples, and we earned a nice commission that went straight back into funding our youth running program.

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Riverside Running Club

Brand Partner

We've hosted three activations now and each one has strengthened our community relationships. The nutrition bar brand that sampled at our spring 5K not only paid well but also became a ongoing sponsor. Our participants loved the free product, and it gave us another reason for people to stick around after crossing the finish line.

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Coastal Trail Events

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.