Jog-A-Thon Fundraising
Raise 50% More.
No Platform Fees.
Ready, set, jog! PledgeStar makes your Jog-A-Thon fast, fun, and profitable, helping your school go the extra mile with zero platform fees.
No upfront cost. No commitment.
A Format That Fits Every School
Thousands of Schools Choose PledgeStar because it adapts to any Jog-A-Thon format. Here are the most popular ways schools bring theirs to life.
Lap Challenge
- Pledge Per Lap
- Track or Field
Timed Run
- Distance Goals
- Flat Donations
Color / Fun Run
- Costumes Welcome
- Spirit Points
Grade-Level Relay
- Staggered Heats
- Age-Safe Groups
Virtual & Hybrid
- Run Anywhere
- Log Your Miles
Build Your Own
- Custom Course
- Custom Goals
Ready, Set, Jog!
Join the fun and help your school go the extra mile!
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 it easier for younger students to join in. The Jog-A-Thon promotes physical activity and boosts students' confidence while bringing the community together in a fun and healthy way: through jogging!
After entering your event details, share the registration page with your families so they can create their own personalized fundraising pages. The personalized invitations invite friends and family to donate by email, text, and social media, each with a link for secure per-lap or flat donations. PledgeStar grows your donor pool, simplifies the collection process, and offers easy 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 easy. Families mobilize friends and relatives with customizable emails and social media sharing options, improving your event's visibility and encouraging more participation and contributions.
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 take gets them closer to their goals and to making a difference for their school.
Receive Donations
Unlike other fundraising platforms, with PledgeStar donations land directly in your account and are available immediately: no waiting. Easy reporting and real-time tracking help you stay on top of every donation.
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 create a fun and fair competition, motivating students to challenge themselves while enjoying the shared experience with their 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 run at different times, so younger students, such as first graders, don't run alongside older students, like fifth graders, for safety reasons. This lets each group 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 first-timers, each participant works toward their running objective with support from 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 campus or a straight route, schools ensure safety and accessibility for everyone.
Guidelines
Jog-A-Thon organizers set clear guidelines to help the event run smoothly, including participation rules, the length of the running course, and minimum fundraising goals. Offering incentives, such as prizes for top fundraisers or the most laps completed, encourages greater involvement.
Streamlined Setup
PledgeStar offers a quick and seamless setup process, so your school can start fundraising in no time. Our platform guides you through every step, from creating the event page to managing donations, so you can 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 personal touch helps participants connect more effectively with their supporters.
Reach Non-English Speakers
With support for over 50 languages, family, friends, and neighbors can easily donate and participate in your fundraiser, regardless of where they live or what language they speak.
Transparent and Capped Fees
You choose the plan that fits your jog-a-thon. Go FREE and pay nothing to use the platform, with donors able to add a small amount at checkout to help cover costs. Or choose our standard plan, with a low 7% fee that never exceeds a $1,195 cap, and let donors cover that fee through Donor Fee Coverage so your school keeps 100% of what's raised. Either way, funds deposit directly into your own account right away, so you never wait for funds to be released.
Real-Time Tracking and Reporting
Track donations and participation in real time with PledgeStar's reporting tools. Schools can monitor individual and overall fundraising progress, making it easy to recognize top performers and keep the community updated on the event's success.
Promotional Tools
PledgeStar provides social media integration, text messages, and email templates to help you spread the word about your Jog-A-Thon. These tools make sharing pages simple and encourage more people to donate.
Increased Participation
PledgeStar's accessible, easy-to-use system helps more students and parents participate in the Jog-A-Thon. A simplified setup and user-friendly platform help schools boost engagement and raise more.
Simplified Donation Process
Making a donation has never been easier. PledgeStar offers a hassle-free process that lets supporters give online in just a few clicks.
Comprehensive Support
Our team supports your Jog-A-Thon every step of the way, from setup to troubleshooting, so your event runs smoothly and successfully.
Ever wonder how to boost your school fundraising efforts in a fun and effective way? PledgeStar transforms your Jog-A-Thon, making it easier than ever to raise money. Our platform simplifies the entire fundraising process, so schools can 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 everyone.
- Easy-to-set-up fundraising pages
- Personalized pledge requests
- A simplified 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 stays a super-successful, fun, and stress-free event for you and your school.
Keep More of
What You Raise
PledgeStar gives your jog-a-thon two ways to fundraise. Set up your event page in minutes and pay nothing to use PledgeStar, keeping everything raised minus standard credit card processing fees. Sponsors can choose to add a small optional contribution at checkout to help keep the platform free.
Prefer to keep your current plan? Let sponsors optionally cover both platform and processing fees instead, capped at 7% (up to $1,195), so 100% of every pledge reaches your runners.
Everything Your School Needs
Raise 50% More
Schools using PledgeStar consistently raise more through easy, fun outreach by automated email, text, and social media.
Fee Plans Built for Schools
Choose the free plan or our standard plan with Donor Fee Coverage, whichever fits your jog-a-thon best. See pricing details →
Running a different kind of event? Explore our Walk-A-Thon, Read-A-Thon, Fun Run & Color Run, Anything-A-Thon, or Pledge Drive pages.
Effortless Setup
Launch your campaign in minutes. Families enter names and contacts, and our platform sends emails, texts, and social posts for them.
Personalized Pages for Every Runner
Every student gets a personalized fundraising page to share with friends and family via text, email, and social media.
Reach Every Family, Any Language
With over 50 language options, families and friends near and far can participate and donate, no matter where they are.
World-Class Support
A dedicated specialist guides you through every step, from setup to launch to your final Jog-A-Thon report.
3 Simple Steps to Game-Changing Results
Your site goes live instantly. Send families the registration link and they follow simple on-screen instructions to enter their supporters.
Friends and family follow the link they receive, enter an amount, and pay securely with cards, digital wallets, and more. All major payment methods supported.
Log in any time to monitor your fundraiser's progress with our easy event overview dashboard and reports.
What Schools Are Saying
"PledgeStar made fundraising effortless, not just for us, but for our families too. It was easy to set up, intuitive to use, and powerful in results. We raised over $40,000 and didn't have to give nearly half of it away like we did before."
"PledgeStar completely transformed our jog-a-thon. What used to raise $17,000 now brings in over $85,000, without third-party vendors taking a massive cut. It is incredibly easy for parents and grandparents, and we keep 100% of the money for our school."
"PledgeStar was a game-changer for our school. Families tapped into relatives and friends across the country, and even overseas. We more than doubled our fundraising, jumping from $32,000 to nearly $60,000, and kept almost every dollar."
How to Raise 2x More
for Your Jog-A-Thon
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Schools and Teams Choose PledgeStar
Thousands of groups trust PledgeStar to run their "a-thon" fundraisers with less work and bigger results, all without paying platform fees.
- No platform fees, ever. Donors can optionally help cover costs.
- Automated emails and texts do the asking for you.
- Real-time dashboard to track every donation as it comes in.
- Dedicated support team to help you launch and grow.