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Quick answer
Use this printable Jog-a-Thon checklist to track every task across five phases — foundation, build, launch, event day, and close-out — so nothing slips.
Foundation
- Set a school-wide dollar goal
- Choose a date (check calendar, weather, testing)
- Reserve track/field/gym and set a rain plan
- Select platform and coach
- Recruit a committee and assign roles
Build
- Choose a theme
- Set incentive tiers
- Line up local sponsors
- Draft emails, texts, and social posts
- Set up online registration and pages
Launch
- Hold a kickoff assembly
- Send parent packets and open registration
- Start the pledge push
- Share daily progress and celebrate milestones
Event day
- Confirm volunteers and assignments
- Prep the course, water, and shade
- Set up lap-counting method
- Stagger classes by grade
- Capture photos and video
Close out
- Total flat and per-lap pledges
- Award incentives and announce results
- Deposit funds
- Thank donors, sponsors, and volunteers
- Debrief for next year
Key takeaways
- Work the five phases in order.
- Assign every task an owner.
- Don't skip the rain plan or the thank-yous.
Jog-a-Thon FAQs
Can we get this as a printable?
Yes — this page is print-friendly; use your browser's print function. For the full framework see how to plan a Jog-a-Thon.
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