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

Dog Happy Hour

Ask your community to bring out their dogs for a happy hour for a reasonable entrance fee. Drinks, dogs, and donations, what more can you can you ask for!

Craft Show

Do you know someone that is a jewelry maker or wood worker? Gather up these talented folks and host a craft show. Sell spaces and rent tables and chairs. Make

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

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