How To: Host a 5k Run For Your Cause

Fundraisers can be more involved than you think – throw in some competition to get everyone involved. Set up a 5K run for your cause and get people in the know. Don’t worry; people can also walk it!

1. Talk to your school or community center. You’ll need a track or space that measures 5 kilometers (3.1 miles).
2. Find some sponsors.Ask the managers or owners of restaurants, supermarkets, or other stores to offer gift cards to the race’s winners.
3. Put up posters around school and community spaces. Include:
   • Your cause
   • The race’s entrance fee
   • The prize for the winners
   • Who to contact to enter the race
4. Get your volunteers together. Give your friends, classmates, and family all jobs to perform on the big day.
5. Map out your course. Make it clear where a person starts and finishes.
6. Check people in.
   • Collect their donation entrance fee
   • Write down their name
   • Assign them a number to wear during the race
7. Race time! Give a clear start to the race. When every runner is on the way, book it to the finish line to record everyone’s 5K times.
8. Hand out the prizes. Hold a small ceremony near the finish line to celebrate your top runners.
9. Thank everyone for coming. Stress that everyone helped your cause and hand out some information about where the donations will go.