Recess | 5K Runs
Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your 5K Runs Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your runners—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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5K Runs brand activation
436.5K+
Samples Distributed
5.8M+
Consumers Reached
1.3K+
Top Markets
157+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

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

Real Activations at 5K Runs

See how 5K runs like yours are creating memorable brand experiences for their members.

Arm & Hammer activation
Blue Stripes activation
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Why Partner With Recess

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking 5K runs like yours to reach engaged runners.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your runners with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your 5K run.

Join a Nationwide Network

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

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

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.

Success Stories

Venue Success Stories

See what venues achieved with 5K Runs

10/10

"They love the brand, great coffee, thanks for giving this out."

FO

For Glo LLC

Venue Partner

10/10

"People were excited to try it, very few had heard of the product before. Some people declined the offer so a few people were given an extra sample to make sure none of them went to waste. "

ME

Mercury Events

Venue Partner

10/10

"Great tasting light beer. "

AL

All Community Events

Venue Partner

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.

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Join thousands of 5K runs earning extra revenue while delighting their runners.

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