A school Fun Run is a donation-based fundraising event where students collect donations and then run or walk a course on campus. It's the most popular event-style school fundraiser because it's inclusive, promotes wellbeing, requires no product sales, and lets schools keep 95–97% of online donations. Get Movin' schools raise an average of $23,765 online per event.
$23,765Avg. raised online per school
1,300+5-Star Google Reviews
$140Avg. raised per student page
5 minTo set up a parent on a phone
Why it works in schoolsBuilt for the way schools fundraise
- No selling. Families give directly — no cookie dough to deliver or money to chase.
- Every kid participates. Cost isn't a barrier; participation is the win.
- Teacher-friendly. Classroom pages and friendly competition keep students engaged without adding to teacher workload.
- Coach-supported. A Personal Event Coach — a former PTO/PTA volunteer — guides your team start to finish.
By grade levelTailoring the run
| Level | Tips |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Short laps, mascots, color stations and lots of cheering. See elementary school Fun Run. |
| Middle | Lean into themes, music and class-vs-class leaderboards. |
| High school | Add team/club challenges and sponsor shout-outs for older students. |
Run by a parent group? We have specific guidance for PTAs, PTOs and online tools. Start with Fun Run fundraising or the planning guide.