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Run to the Sun

October 16-20, 2024

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Get a feel for the excitement and vibrancy of the Run to the Sun event! Check out last year's Event Guide, published by DSM Events, LLC to see all the highlights, featured classic cars, and unforgettable moments.

Click below to flip through the guide and experience the magic of our annual gathering. Stay tuned for this year's event details!

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Run to the Sun

It’s almost time for Relics & Rods 46th Annual Run to the Sun, during which hundreds of classic, restored, and hot rod cars and trucks make the trip here from across the country for this five-day event.

This is a dream weekend for vehicle enthusiasts. The newest class 1978 and Newer American Factory Muscle cars will bring a new level of excitement to the annual Show & Shine. Also featured are some local Rock Crawlers for your perusal, display only.

The popular afternoon on Main Street will be Thursday Oct 17 from 5-8pm. The public is invited to stroll McCulloch Boulevard in downtown Lake Havasu City and admire the classic vehicles. This popular event is free to spectators.

The Show & Shine will be Oct. 18-19 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day at Bridgewater Links Golf Course at London Bridge Resort.

Admission is $15 for a two-day pass. Special close-up parking is available behind the London Bridge Resort Convention Center for $3. The London Bridge Model Boat Club will be back at the pond with the radio controlled boats. Be sure and see these enthusiasts demonstrate their boats on Saturday at 11 a.m. There are plenty of vendors for both the guys and gals to shop at, plus food and beer booths.

Annual Community Donations

Event History

Born out of a passion for classic vehicles, the Run to the Sun car show has grown from modest beginnings to become a premier event that draws enthusiasts and collectors from across the nation.

The genesis of the Run to the Sun can be traced back to the year 1978, when a group of dedicated club members united by their shared love for cars envisioned something remarkable.

The first sparks of this gathering ignited in the form of the “Camp-O-Rama” car show, a small-scale event that debuted in the spring in the parking lot of the London Bridge Shopping Center. This inaugural showcase saw 28 vehicles proudly displayed, marking the humble inception of what would eventually transform into a celebrated tradition.

As the years rolled by, the Camp-O-Rama evolved, gradually shifting its schedule to October. Alongside this transition came a name change that would define its identity going forward – the “Run to the Sun.”

The moniker resonated with the spirit of the event, evoking visions of classic cars cruising under the brilliant Arizona sun. The event’s popularity soared, drawing in an impressive convoy of as many as 1,000 vehicles, each representing a unique piece of automotive heritage.

This year marks yet another milestone in the storied history of the Run to the Sun car show. The event features vehicles from 1977 & older but has expanded its horizon, welcoming Factory Muscle Cars from 1978 to the current year.

With anticipation running high, over 800 entries are expected to grace the showcase, ensuring a vibrant tapestry of automotive evolution. This achievement owes its credit not only to the undying passion of the club members but also to the dedicated Run committee, whose passion fuels the perpetual growth of the show.

Reserve Your Sponsorship

Hospitality

$650

Your contribution will assist the organization in covering the costs for the tables, chairs, tent shade & labor. These are exclusive opportunities to showcase your business of which will allow you to have:

a business card ad in Tristate Motor News Magazine with distribution in the Tri-State area
ongoing digital and social media promotions until the end of the event year
brand a 20 x 20 area with banners, magazine racks, information racks, packages, goodies, table cloths, centerpieces, etc.
mingle (please don’t push) our patrons in purchasing your product or service while “relaxing” – to be courteous
NO generators allowed
depending on the location of your sponsored tent, we will do what we can to accommodate your booth features IF PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED prior to the show dates

RESERVE NOW

Bronze

$1500

● ¼ page ad in Tristate Motor News Magazine with distribution in the Tri-State area / $225 value

● Mentions on radio advertising, including; Murphy Broadcasting, KNTR and KJJJ

● Ongoing digital and social media promotions

● collectible dash plaque with exclusive space at the show with (2) wristbands

RESERVE NOW

Silver

$2500

YOUR company logo displayed on approximately 600 reserved parking signs throughout the show

● ½ page ad in Tristate Motor News Magazine with distribution in the Tri-State area / $375 value

● Mentions on show advertising, including but not limited to; The White Sheet and Today’s News Herald

● Radio advertising, including; Murphy Broadcasting, KNTR and KJJJ

● Ongoing digital and social media promotions

● Collectible dash plaque

● Exclusive space at the show with (4) wristbands

RESERVE NOW

Gold

$3500

YOUR company logo on up to 900 entrant window cards, all car entry forms mailed and hundreds of posters displayed throughout the area prior to the show and:

● mentions in print publications, including but not limited to; The White Sheet and Today’s News Herald

● Radio advertising, including; Murphy Broadcasting, KNTR, Speakout and KJJJ

● One live broadcast during Show & Shine on Friday and Saturday

● Full page ad in Tristate Motor News Magazine with distribution in the Tri-State area

● “your name” sponsorship to a trophy to a car of your choice

● exclusive space at the show

● (8) wristbands

RESERVE NOW

Get in Touch

Have questions or need more information about Run to the Sun?

We’re here to help! Whether you’re a classic car enthusiast, a proud vehicle owner, a potential sponsor, or a member of the media, your inquiries are important to us.

Simply fill out the form, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Let’s make this event a spectacular showcase of automotive passion in Lake Havasu!

Keep Your Engines Running and Your Queries Coming!