Our partners

CIM 2027 is made possible by the support of our valued partners and sponsors

The Cotonou International Marathon 2027 is made possible by the support of our partners. Join a growing roster of brands backing West Africa's premier coastal running festival.

Partnership opportunities

Title Partner

From $35,000
  • Exclusive naming rights
  • Prominent branding across all event marketing
  • VIP hospitality & brand activation zone
  • 4 complimentary race entries

Community Day Partner

From $25,000
  • Dedicated activation zone on race day
  • Social media spotlight during the event
  • Premium logo placement on the website
  • 2 complimentary race entries

Gold Partner

From $10,000
  • Recognition in pre-race materials
  • On-site event signage
  • Logo on the partners page
  • 2 complimentary race entries

Associate Partner

From $5,000
  • Logo on the website partners page
  • Social media mention & recognition
  • Event-day visibility
  • 1 complimentary race entry

Corporate teams & staff entries

Want to bring your company to the start line? Sponsor a block of entries for your staff, customers, or fans. Each person registers themselves under your company name and runs in your team. It is a brilliant team-building and brand-visibility opportunity, separate from our partnership tiers above.

  • Custom corporate rate per runner
  • Your company name on every team member's entry
  • A private HR portal to manage your people and track spend
  • Optional co-branded race shirts and add-ons
  • A simple way to reward staff or engage customers

Become a partner

Tell us about your brand and the level that interests you. We'll send the full partnership pack and get back to you within 48 hours.

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