Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X The OC Marathon Running Festival: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how The OC Marathon Running Festival leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to runners across 5 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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The OC Marathon Running Festival product sampling

Why 5k runs 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 14+ campaigns across 5 The OC Marathon Running Festival locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

The OC Marathon Running Festival 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

The OC Marathon Running Festival 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 The OC Marathon Running Festival.

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.

Create a Listing for Your 5k run

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific runners. You review and approve every campaign.

Receive & Distribute Samples

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

Get Paid

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

Got Questions?

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.