Runners United

Runners United

Support UTSA's Name, Image and Likeness Efforts

Support UTSA's Name, Image and Likeness Efforts

Runners United is a comprehensive NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) initiative designed to benefit student-athletes across all UTSA sports programs. This groundbreaking program brings together three key collectives – City Fans 210, 210 Inspired and Runners Rising – to create a community-focused, sustainable approach to NIL. Join the Runners United subscription-based program in partnership with Ascend to help provide direct support to UTSA student-athletes.

Runners United provides UTSA student-athletes with greater opportunities for NIL compensation. It will engage the San Antonio community and foster philanthropic support, all while solidifying UTSA’s role as an innovative leader in NIL strategies. 

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Collectives

UTSA’s collectives work with program supporters to raise money and provide NIL activities to student-athletes as part of Runners United. Click the links below to contribute to UTSA student-athletes through collectives.

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City Fans 210

City Fans 210

Focuses on organizing exclusive fan events all designed to enhance fan engagement and provide NIL opportunities for student-athletes.

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210 Inspired

210 Inspired

A full tax-deductible collective that facilitates charitable NIL activities, providing opportunities for football student-athletes to engage in community outreach programs.

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Runners Rising

Runners Rising

A fully tax-deductible collective that provides financial support and professional development opportunities for student-athletes marketing their Name, Image and Likeness. Focuses on non-football student-athletes.

"Our student-athletes and our supporters will all benefit from Runners United, a stronger, more unified approach to NIL. We are grateful to the three collectives for working collaboratively to support all UTSA student-athletes in the Name, Image and Likeness space."

Lisa CamposUTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Exchange

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The Runners Go Bold Exchange, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, is a comprehensive platform that connects UTSA student-athletes and businesses for NIL partnerships, endorsements and opportunities.

 

After registering on the Runners Go Bold Exchange, businesses will be able to access a database of UTSA student-athletes that is searchable by a variety of criteria and will allow them to contact student-athletes directly.

What is NIL?

A Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) activity occurs when a student-athlete is being compensated for the use of his or her name, image and/or likeness. In partnership with Teamworks Influencer, resources are devoted to NIL programming so that UTSA student-athletes can have the best student-athlete experience possible.

Name, Image and Likeness activities include but are not limited to:

  • Endorsing a brand or company on social media
  • Hosting a camp or clinic
  • Attending a meet and greet at a local organization
  • Attending an autograph signing
  • Making an appearance at a child’s birthday party
  • Taking part in media appearances
Support UTSA Athletics Beyond NIL

Support UTSA Athletics Beyond NIL

Join the Roadrunner Athletic Fund today and support more than 350 UTSA student-athletes across 17 different sport programs. Memberships start at just $50 and include a variety of exclusive benefits at different levels. Make your gift today to support San Antonio’s premier Division I college athletics program.

Merchandise

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Show your support for UTSA student-athletes by wearing their custom merchandise.

In partnership with Influxer, you can now buy UTSA student-athlete-specific gear.

 

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Runners United Subscription-Based Program

Runners United Subscription-Based Program

Ascend Collegiate Services, a division of Ascend Fundraising Solutions, and UTSA Athletics have partnered to significantly increase financial support for UTSA’s student-athletes across all sports.

Runners United, the Roadrunners’ official NIL initiative, will now feature an innovative multi-tiered subscription-based program designed to channel fan enthusiasm into direct support for UTSA’s student-athletes.

Empowering All UTSA Student-Athletes

The partnership expands UTSA Athletics’ revenue-generating efforts, growing beyond the traditional scholarship support to ensure direct financial support for student-athletes in each of the Roadrunners’ 17 sports.

“We are excited to partner with Ascend to create this comprehensive subscription-based program as part of Runners United,” said Lisa Campos, UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. “From the start, we have been committed to providing the best possible resources for all of our student-athletes to maximize their NIL opportunities. Together with Ascend, we’re creating a sustainable model of consistent support that will benefit current and future generations of UTSA student-athletes.”

Become a subscriber of Runners United today by clicking this link.

Runners Go Bold Exchange

Runners Go Bold Exchange

The Runners Go Bold Exchange is a comprehensive Name, Image and Likeness platform in partnership with UTSA Athletics and Teamworks Influencer. It connects student-athletes and businesses for NIL partnerships, endorsements and opportunities.

After registering on the Runners Go Bold Exchange, businesses will be able to access a database of UTSA student-athletes in a manner that is searchable by a variety of criteria and to contact student-athletes directly. This provides UTSA student-athletes the opportunity to participate in all permissible brand-focused activities.

After initial registration, all discussions and negotiations will take place directly between outside parties and UTSA student-athletes.

The Runners Go Bold Exchange is a free platform available to all UTSA student-athletes. Its content-delivery system allows student-athletes to easily access photos, videos and other media content that bolsters their online presence. The system also provides analytics that will help student-athletes measure their audience engagement.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Student-athletes’ compensation for NIL rights may affect their financial aid. UTSA offers a number of state and federal financial aid grants based on financial need. Student-athletes should seek tax assistance for any NIL compensation earned. Student-athletes should note that taxable compensation might include any tangible and intangible items given in exchange for use of the student-athlete’s name, image and likeness.

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