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3| Impact <br />Response 3: Describe how you will promote your event/activity/facility to attract tourists.* <br />4| Collaboration <br />Response 4.1: If your organization collaborates or has created partnerships with other organizations, groups, or other events, <br />how is this accomplished?* <br />Response 4.2: Describe how you will promote lodging establishments, restaurants, and business located in Kittitas County * <br />Response 4.3: Is there a host hotel for your event or grant project? If yes, list the hotel.* <br />5| Future Plans <br />Response 2.2: Describe the prior success of your event/activity/facility to attract tourists.* <br />We anticipate at least 80% of registered participants traveling from beyond 50 miles, including runners from Seattle, Tacoma, <br />Spokane, Oregon, and Idaho. Overnight lodging is expected for 150 stays. <br />AFTS has successfully held running events in Western Washington for the past 10 years. Our events continually attract <br />participants from more than 50 miles away. For example, our 2023 Beach to Chowder 10K/5K event had 118 participants from <br />63 different Zip Codes, 61 of which were 50 miles or more away from the location of the event. In addition, many of the runners <br />who participate in our events have run similar relays and are excited about coming to Kittitas County to run on the Palouse to <br />Cascades Trail. <br />2500 character limit <br />Application Questions: Part 2 <br />ATFS will work with the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce to identify local hotels, restaurants and shops with whom to <br />partner for The Palouse to Cascades Marathon+ Relay. We will also include all of these partnerships in promotional materials, <br />social media and the registration platform. <br />2500 character limit <br />Application Questions: Part 3 <br />ATFS plans to hold packet pickup for the event on Friday evening, June 19, at the Iron Horse Brewery in Ellensburg. We are <br />also using Brown & Jackson Septic in Ellensburg for portable toilets. We have been in contact with the Kittitas Chamber of <br />Commerce for guidance in this process and for recommendations for local businesses to contact for support and possible <br />sponsorships. ATFS is also contracting with the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Department to provide support for runners at State <br />Highway crossings. We are planning to partner with a local restaurant/brewery to host the after-event party. <br />2500 character limit <br />We will promote lodging establishments, restaurants, and businesses located in Kittitas County through, but not limited to the <br />following: <br />- our online registration platform, which will provide information to the participants, <br />- social media and online promotional campaigns, <br />- Email marketing to running and outdoor activity groups across WA and neighboring states, <br />- partnerships with tourism boards and local lodging businesses. <br />All materials will include MyELLENSBURG.com and CENTRALWASHINGTONOUTDOOR.com logos. <br />2500 character limit <br />No <br />Yes