School 5K Fun Run Fundraiser: Peer-to-Peer Pledges Made Simple

A school fun run turns energy into revenue: students ask family and friends to pledge per lap or give a flat gift, and the whole building feels invested in race day. The hard part is giving every child a simple page to share and a clear way to collect pledges without a pile of envelopes.

This school 5K fun run fundraiser template launches a peer-to-peer campaign with sample student pages, suggested goals, and a central hub families recognize. Each runner gets a personal link, supporters give online in seconds, and your PE department or PTA sees totals climb on one dashboard. Customize names, photos, and class goals after you publish.

Use this template free, set your school-wide goal, and share the main link in newsletters and morning announcements. Most schools open registration in under five minutes, with no donor tipping and built-in tools to celebrate top fundraisers on race day.