Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to runners across 6 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney product sampling
1
Years Partnered
6
Locations Activated
0+
Samples Distributed
2+
Offers Accepted
$8,151
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney

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

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 6 Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney 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 runners engage.

Complete Brand Control

Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your 5K runs without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your runners with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with 5K runs like Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney.

Dedicated Partnership Team

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

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your 5k run

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 runners. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your 5K run and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your runners after completion of event.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

Overall, the beverage was well received and runners really appreciated having a cold Heineken Silver after their race. Sometimes beers at post-race can be too heavy and this offers a refreshing lighter alternative, but still has great taste.

HE

HEINEKEN USA

Venue Partner

Working with Karen and Melissa to bring a major sports nutrition brand to our 5K was fantastic. The sampling station became one of the most popular stops on the course, and we heard from dozens of runners who said they'd actually switch to that product based on trying it that day. It also gave us great content for our social media and helped establish our event as a premium community experience.

SU

Sunrise Marathon Events

Venue Partner

We were nervous about adding a brand activation to our annual charity 5K, but Karen and Melissa made the entire process seamless. The energy drink brand they connected us with fit perfectly with our audience, and it added about $8,000 to our fundraising total that year. Our participants felt the activation was genuine and not pushy, which actually enhanced rather than detracted from the race experience.

CO

Coastal Wellness Running Club

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.