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Fun Run Fundraiser

The donation-based event that consistently out-earns product sales — with margins schools love and an experience kids never forget.

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$200M+Raised for schools since 2007
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95–97%Of funds kept by your school
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A Fun Run fundraiser is an event where participants collect donations or donations, then run or walk a course to support a cause. Unlike product sales, there's nothing to buy or deliver, so schools and nonprofits keep a high percentage of funds — 95–97% when donations are collected online with Get Movin'.

The money mathWhy Fun Runs out-earn product sales

Fun Run (online) Catalog/Product Sale
Profit kept 95–97% ~40–50%
Product cost None High
Delivery/logistics None Significant
Health impact Positive Often sugar/junk

What makes one profitableThe levers that matter

  • Online pages. Individual student pages average $140 each and make sharing one tap.
  • Sponsorships. Local businesses can fund shirts, laps and stations.
  • Prizes. A clear incentive structure drives participation and donation totals.
  • Promotion. A great kickoff plus parent texts and social posts.

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Got questions?Fun Run FAQs

How does a Fun Run fundraiser make money?
Participants collect donations before the event — mostly online. Since there's no product cost, nearly all of that money (95–97% online) goes to the cause.
What's a good profit for a Fun Run?
Online giving keeps 95–97% of donations. Many schools double or triple what they previously raised with product sales once they move giving online and add sponsorships.
Can nonprofits and churches do Fun Runs too?
Yes. Booster clubs, churches and nonprofits run Fun Runs successfully. The donation-based model works anywhere supporters want a healthy, inclusive way to give.

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