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What is a Jog-A-Thon?

A Jog-A-Thon helps students raise funds in a fun and engaging way by jogging for a set time. Participants often collect pledges based on distance or number of laps run. Many Jog-A-Thons also accept flat donations, making joining younger students easier. The Jog-A-Thon promotes physical activity and boosts students' confidence while bringing the community together in a fun and healthy way: through jogging!

How does PledgeStar Supercharge Your Jog-A-Thon?

After entering your event details, share the registration page with your families to create their own personalized fundraising pages. The personalized invitations invite friends and family to donate via email, text, and social media. They include a link for secure per-lap or flat donations. PledgeStar increases your donor pool, simplifies the collection process, and offers simple reporting so you can focus on the fun.

Promote the Event

Spreading the word about your Jog-A-Thon genuinely impacts its success, and PledgeStar makes promotion super easy! PledgeStar users mobilize their friends and family with customizable emails and social media sharing options. This improves your Jog-A-Thon's visibility, encouraging more participation and contributions to your cause.

Raise Money

Participants raise money by collecting pledges before, during, and after the event. With PledgeStar’s easy-to-use platform, parents and students track donations in real-time, keeping the excitement and momentum high.

Jog!

The Jog-A-Thon creates a sense of teamwork and achievement. Every step runners make gets them closer to achieving their goals and making a difference for their school.

Receive Donations

Unlike other fundraising platforms, with PledgeStar, donations instantly land directly in your account, and you can immediately access them. No waiting—just instant availability. Plus, PledgeStar’s easy reporting and real-time tracking help you stay on top of your donations.

Jog-A-Thon Objectives & Rules

Jog-A-Thon organizers engage, excite, and inspire students by encouraging them to be physically active, set personal running goals, and pursue pledges from family and friends. Clear rules and objectives establish a fun and fair competition, motivating students to challenge themselves while enjoying the shared experience with their friends and classmates.

Duration

The Jog-A-Thon typically lasts twenty to thirty minutes per group, depending on the school's schedule and objectives. Different age groups or grades run at different times, ensuring that younger students, such as first graders, do not run alongside older students, like fifth graders, for safety reasons. This allows each group to enjoy the event in a controlled and safe environment.

Running Objective

Students set personal goals for the number of laps they want to complete during the Jog-A-Thon. Whether experienced runners or rookies, each participant strives to achieve their running objective with the support of classmates, family, and friends.

Running Path

Participants typically run on the school’s track, field, or playground, and schools customize the course to fit their needs. Whether it’s a loop around the campus or a straight-line route, schools ensure safety and accessibility for all, allowing everyone to join in the fun.

Guidelines

Jog-A-Thon organizers should set clear guidelines to help the event run smoothly. Therefore, schools must establish participation rules, define the length of the running course, and set minimum fundraising goals for participants. Offering incentives, such as prizes for top fundraisers or the most laps completed, also encourages greater involvement.

Benefits of using PledgeStar for Your Jog-A-Thon Fundraising

Streamlined Setup

PledgeStar offers a quick and seamless setup process, allowing your school to start fundraising in no time. Our platform guides you through each step, from creating the event page to managing donations, enabling you to focus on making your Jog-A-Thon a success.

Customizable Fundraising Pages

Each student or team creates a personalized fundraising page with unique messages, photos, and progress updates. This customization adds a personal touch and helps participants engage more effectively with their supporters.

Reach Non-English speakers

With PledgeStar’s support for over 50 languages, family, friends, and neighbors can easily donate and participate in your fundraiser, regardless of their location or language.

Transparent and Capped Fees

Our fee structure maximizes your fundraising efforts. With a low 7% fee not to exceed our $1,195 fee cap, the more you raise, the higher the percentage of funds you keep. This structure ensures that fees decrease as your fundraising total increases, making our platform both affordable and scalable. Plus, funds immediately deposit into your own account—no need to wait for funds to be released!

Real-Time Tracking and Reporting

Track donations and participation in real-time with PledgeStar’s reporting features. Schools can monitor individual and overall fundraising progress, making recognizing top performers easy and keeping the community updated on the event’s success.

Promotional Tools

PledgeStar provides various promotional tools, including social media integration, text messages, and email templates, to help you spread the word about your Jog-A-Thon. These tools simplify sharing pages and encourage more people to donate.

Increased Participation

With PledgeStar’s accessible and easy-to-use system, more students and parents will likely participate in the Jog-A-Thon. The simplified setup and user-friendly platform help schools increase engagement and achieve higher fundraising results.

Simplified Donation Process

Making a donation has never been easier. PledgeStar offers a hassle-free donation process that allows supporters to pledge online with just a few clicks.

Comprehensive Support

Our team supports your Jog-A-Thon every step of the way. From setup to troubleshooting, PledgeStar provides comprehensive customer support to ensure your event runs smoothly and successfully.

How PledgeStar Can Boost Your Jog-A-Thon Fundraising?

Ever wonder how to boost your school fundraising efforts in a fun and effective way? We got you! PledgeStar transforms your Jog-A-Thon fundraiser, raising money easier than ever. Our platform simplifies the entire fundraising process, allowing schools to focus on fun and excitement while maximizing donations. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or student, PledgeStar's easy-to-use system ensures a smooth and successful fundraising experience for all.

• Easy-to-set-up fundraising pages

• Personalized pledge requests

• Simplified the donation process

• Real-time tracking

• Social sharing and engaging promotional tools

PledgeStar helps maximize fundraising while boosting event participation and management. It makes donation collection easy and efficient, leading to higher overall contributions. With PledgeStar, your Jog-A-Thon remains a super-successful, fun, and stress-free event for you and your school.