Fun Run

What is a Fun Run?

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(Previously called Jog-a-thon)

The Willow Springs Fun Run is a celebration of PTA's annual fundraiser! As we complete our fundraising effort (goal of $48/student), Wildcats will get to celebrate with a Fun Run day outside. Parents, siblings, and spectators are invited and encouraged to cheer for their student along the running route!

On Friday, October 9, Fun Run celebrations will take place from 9:30–11:30 AM. Students will head outside at 9:30am. The first wave of students will start at 9:40am. See the take home packet for more details on the schedule. Students will run a 1/2-mile route through the Bellevue neighborhood before returning to the school fields.

After the run, students will enjoy a FREE Fun Run Carnival with refreshments and activities! Every Willow Springs student gets to participate for free. Additional tickets are only needed for extra food/activities or for siblings and family members who would like to join in the carnival fun.

Parents we encourage you to cheer your children along the running route! The Fun Run only works with your help! Please sign up to cheer at one of the 5 stations or in the schoolyard during the carnival. This way we can ensure that all kids stay safe on the route.

Your student will run their best with your cheering, signs, noisemakers & more.

Bring your own supplies to the Fun Zones around the course, and help encourage all our students to do their best!

Anyone signed up to volunteer on school campus, please sign up as a volunteer here and get a volunteer badge when you arrive.

The Fun Run Day is COMPLETELY FREE FOR EVERY STUDENT!

Every Willow Springs student will receive free refreshments and access to the carnival activities after the run.

Tickets are only needed for extra food or additional activities, or if siblings and other family members would like to participate in the carnival fun.

Click here to pre-purchase extra tickets for the carnival fun!

Your To-Do's

Provide Permission for your student to participate. A Parent Square was sent home on September 4th by Principal Wagner. Please complete it as soon as possible!
Check your student's backpack for a "Pledge Packet". This will have details on how to collect and return donations.
Easily Donate online. Donate literally with the click of a button on our fundraising page. All concessions and activities during this event will be FREE to every student, so all donations can be directed here. There is no need to send money with your student on The Fun Run day.
Pick the spot where you'll CHEER along the route! The Fun Zones along the Jogging route need fun people! Please help us make this day fun by bringing your noisemakers, water sprayers, signs and more! Family involvement can make this day really special for students and teachers! Mark your calendar and invite loved-ones to come enjoy cheering on your student along the race route. Please sign up here so we know every spot will be safe for every student
Dress your student comfortably on Oct 9! Your student will be very active on this outdoor day full of fun, so check the weather and dress them appropriately for the weather and for lots of movement!
If you'd like to be on school campus, please complete a district background check here and sign in at the volunteer booth on The Fun Run Day.

Schedule

Students should plan on typical drop-off and pick-up schedules on The Fun Run day! (9:00am - 1:55pm)

Students will start the day by receiving a brand new Willow Springs T-shirt! Wear comfortable running shoes and shorts/pants, because next comes the big run!

After they've completed their jog, students will return to the school to finish out their day. Student release time will follow a typical "early out" Friday schedule of 1:55pm.

⬇️ Check out 2025 The Fun Run/Jog-a-thon Highlights! ⬇️

How does

a Fun Run

raise money?

Students are invited to find sponsors that will donate to their run. Donations are collected as a lump sum and collected online through our fuss-free fundraising site. To reach our fundraising goal, we are asking a $48 donation per child, but any amount really helps.
Cash or check may be brought in with students' "pledge packet." Cash & Check are counted and deposited daily by a committee of 3+

How is the money spent?

100% of money raised go to our students. Here’s some of the good that comes from your donations!

$6,000 - T-shirts for every student & teacher
$8,400 - 2 Field trips per grade
$3,500 - Classroom and grade-level grants for every teacher
$7,000 - Teacher Appreciation & Meals
$1,750 - Programs & Clubs (Chess, Choir, Book Blitz, Reflections)
$2,000 - Community Events (Pizza Party, Classic Skate, Books & Breakfast)
$1,500 - Student Events (Fun Run, Field Day)

(to see full budget breakdown, email ptawillowsprings@gmail.com)

Involvement in PTA can look as big or as small as YOU need for your situation. Our goal is to have a PTA member from every Willow Springs household. This will help us as a community stay connected and help our school grow stronger!

Tax Information We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donation is 100% tax deductible (Federal Tax ID: 20-5063615). You will be sent an email receipt automatically after your transaction is completed.

Donation Matching If your company does donation matching, please send them your receipt and this website URL to enhance your donation to Willow Springs programs.

The school does 2 fundraisers each year

One PTA Led: Fun Run "No Fuss PTA Fundraiser" which supports the school programs listed above.
One School Administration Led: In 2022, administration fundraised through "Wasatch Savings Books" to supports other school needs.

Please be a part of both fundraisers if you can. The funds collected by both go to support academic success and overall well-being at Willow Springs Elementary.

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