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Quick answer
Jog-a-Thon incentives motivate participation through tiered rewards: individual milestone prizes, class competitions with a party, and school-wide goals that unlock a big reveal like a staff challenge.
Three levels of incentives
| Level | Reward idea |
|---|---|
| Individual | Milestone prizes at $25, $50, $100 raised. |
| Class | Top class earns a party, extra recess, or a prize. |
| School-wide | Hitting the goal unlocks a big reveal (pie the principal, staff-vs-students). |
What makes incentives work
- Keep them simple so students know exactly what they're working toward.
- Make rewards experiences kids want, not just stuff.
- Announce them at the kickoff and track progress publicly.
- Use sponsors to fund prizes so they don't cut your profit.
Key takeaways
- Layer individual, class, and school-wide rewards.
- Simple and visible beats complex and expensive.
- Experience-based rewards drive the most excitement.
Jog-a-Thon FAQs
What are good Jog-a-Thon incentives?
Tiered milestone prizes, a class party for top classes, and a school-wide reveal like a staff-vs-students challenge or pieing the principal.
How do we pay for prizes?
Local sponsors often fund prizes, keeping your donations as profit.
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