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Fun Run Donations

Donations are how a Fun Run raises money. Here's how flat and per-lap donations work — and why collecting them online changes everything.

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A Fun Run donation is a promise to donate either a flat amount or a set amount per lap/distance a student completes. Flat donations are simpler and now the most common; per-lap donations add excitement. Collecting donations online removes the math, the paper and the money-handling.

Two donation typesFlat vs. per-lap

Flat donation Per-lap donation
How it works One set donation $ × laps completed
Pros Simple, paid upfront Builds excitement
Cons Less suspense Requires post-event collection & math

Online beats paperWhy digital donations win

  • Families pay instantly — no chasing money after the run.
  • Pages share to out-of-town relatives via text and social.
  • Totals and prize milestones update automatically. See the platform →

Donations + direct donations + sponsorships = your total. Set the target with goal-setting.

Make donations effortless

Online student pages collect and track donations automatically. See how — free.

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Got questions?Fun Run FAQs

What's the difference between a flat donation and a per-lap donation?
A flat donation is one set donation regardless of laps. A per-lap donation multiplies a small amount by the number of laps a student completes, which adds excitement but requires post-event collection.
Are flat or per-lap donations better?
Flat donations are simpler and paid upfront, so most schools now lead with them. Per-lap donations can boost engagement but need extra math and follow-up.
How do you collect Fun Run donations?
The easiest way is online: each student gets a page that collects donations instantly and tracks totals automatically, eliminating paper sheets and cash handling.

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