The Race is made possible through the financial support of the following business partners:
Boyett Petroleum 
California Arts Council 
Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation 
Opera America
As well as the following individuals:
| Dr. Bob & Christine Kadjian | Linda Bunney-Sarhad |
| CSU Emeritus & Retired Faculty & Staff Association | John & Christine Bunney |
| Wendy Scott | Susan Anderson |
| George Walker |