A Fun Run's main expenses are t-shirts, prizes, supplies (water, signage, color powder) and any platform fee. Because there's no product inventory, costs stay low — and when donations are collected online with Get Movin', schools keep 95–97% of every dollar. Sponsorships can offset most or all expenses.
Typical expense linesWhere the money goes
| Expense | Notes |
|---|---|
| T-shirts | Often fully covered by a sponsor who gets logo placement. |
| Prizes/incentives | Scale to milestones; many are low-cost or donated. |
| Supplies | Water, signage, music, color powder for Color Runs. |
| Platform fee | Get Movin' setup is free; schools keep 95–97% of online funds. |
Protect your marginThree rules
- Sponsor your costs. Cover shirts and supplies with local sponsorships so donations stay profit.
- Push giving online. Online pages reduce manual handling and keep the most per dollar.
- Right-size prizes. Milestone prizes motivate without eating profit.
Set your number first with goal-setting, then return to the Fun Run fundraising hub.