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Quick answer
A Jog-a-Thon budget is small: prizes, course and t-shirts, and supplies. Cover most of it with sponsors so donations stay near-pure profit — schools keep 95–97% of funds raised online.
Typical costs
| Cost | Notes |
|---|---|
| Prizes / incentives | Scale to your goal; sponsors can cover these. |
| Course & t-shirts | Optional; often sponsor-funded. |
| Water & supplies | Modest; sometimes donated. |
| Platform | A school-fundraising platform; schools keep 95–97%. |
Keeping profit high
- Recruit sponsors to cover prizes and the course.
- Keep incentives simple and meaningful, not expensive.
- Run online so there's no product cost eating your margin.
- Reuse assets (signage, arch) year to year.
Key takeaways
- Jog-a-Thon costs are low and mostly optional.
- Sponsors can cover the event so donations stay profit.
- Online keeps 95–97% of funds with the school.
Jog-a-Thon FAQs
How much does it cost to run a Jog-a-Thon?
Very little — prizes, an optional course and t-shirts, and supplies, much of which sponsors can cover. There's no product cost, so schools keep 95–97% of funds.
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