Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X michigan.com: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how michigan.com leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to runners across 2 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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michigan.com product sampling
1
Years Partnered
2
Locations Activated
11K+
Samples Distributed
1+
Offers Accepted
$1,100
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at michigan.com

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 1+ campaigns across 2 michigan.com locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

michigan.com 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

michigan.com 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 michigan.com.

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

The platform made it incredibly easy to connect with brands that aligned with our event values. Having a nutrition company sample their products at our aid stations was perfect—runners got to try something new, and we discovered a potential long-term sponsor. The whole process was smooth from negotiation to execution.

TR

Traverse City Trail Marathon

Venue Partner

We partnered with a major athletic brand for a post-race sampling event and it was fantastic. The activation brought in over 200 extra participants who stuck around after the finish line, and our members appreciated the free product giveaways. It felt natural for our community and actually strengthened our relationship with local sponsors.

RI

Riverfront Running Club

Venue Partner

We hosted three different brand activations last year and each one brought something unique to our events. Beyond the revenue cut we received, the sampling booths created genuine buzz among our participants and gave us fresh content for social media. Our attendees actually looked forward to which brands would show up next.

BA

Battle Creek Sunrise 5K Series

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.