Themed Fun Run

Overall Cost: $
Complexity: 2

Pick a theme! Pick a season! Pick a location! Costume contest run through the cemetery at sunset? Ugly sweaters at the holidays? Red dress for Valentine’s Day? Be creative, pull together some swag and a party at the end, and turn exercise into a festive experience.

Things to Consider

  • Pick a theme that will allow people to have more fun than regular exercise
  • Cater to both the running community in your area, as well as more casual participants

Other Fundraising Ideas

Reverse Auction

Instead of selling tickets, make it a party! In a reverse raffle, people buy numbered tickets for a chance to win a big prize (example – 200 tickets at $100

Virtual 5k

5K without blocking off streets? Sound intriguing? Plan a Virtual 5K on Social Media! Post a date and time or designate a weekend. Charge an entry fee. Participants run or

Themed Fun Run

Pick a theme! Pick a season! Pick a location! Costume contest run through the cemetery at sunset? Ugly sweaters at the holidays? Red dress for Valentine’s Day? Be creative, pull

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