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

Community Clean Up Day

Participants can ask for pledges for each bag of trash they collect as they walk around the community. Prizes can be offered for the individual or team that collects the

Virtual Exercise Classes

Want to have an exercise fundraiser but cannot find a place to host it? Go virtual! Set up a Zoom call and e-mail participants the link as they pay to

Dinner Auction

Getting dressed up and having a nice meal will always draw a crowd. Food, wine, and a bidding war is always a recipe for a success!

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