Fun Runs, Colour Runs & A-thons
Fun Runs | Colour Runs | Mud Runs | Read-athons | Obstacle Runs … any event or athon you can think of!
Fun runs, colour runs and a-thons - your fundraiser, your way
Choose the fundraising activity that works for your school, and we'll power the fundraising behind it.
You will get a safe, school-branded fundraising website designed with students in mind, personal fundraising pages with QR codes and live totals, class and house leaderboards, access to prize draws, plus a dedicated campaign manager to guide you from launch to finish.
Choose your event
Colour Run
A school favourite, big colour, big energy and unforgettable school memories.
Fun Run
Easy to organise, simple to run and great for getting the whole school involved.
Walk-a-thon, Move-a-thon, Skip-a-thon
Flexible and inclusive - everyone can get active and take part at their own pace.
Spell-a-thon
A classroom-friendly fundraiser that builds literacy, spelling skills and confidence.
Read-a-thon
Turns reading into a rewarding challenge while building literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.
Math-a-thon
Makes numeracy fun while building maths skills, confidence and classroom engagement.
Recent results
Included with every Fun Run, Colour Run and A-thon
- Your own campaign manager
Planning, setup, launch and support from start to finish. - Safe, branded fundraising website
Customised for your school and designed with student privacy and safety in mind. - Personal fundraising pages
A page for every student with their own QR code and live fundraising total. - Class & house leaderboards
Build excitement and friendly competition, with optional averaged leaderboards for fairness. - Built-in prize management (optional)
Set your own prize levels, automatically track who earns what, and download your final report. - Live Spin the Wheel prize draws
Make spot prizes quick, fun and exciting throughout your campaign. - FREE spot prize pack
A selection of fun prizes to help boost participation and keep the excitement going. - Campaign communications
Ready-to-send parent communication and personalised QR codes to help you launch and promote your fundraiser. - Help desk for parents & supporters
Our team handles fundraising and donor queries, taking the pressure off your organisers. - All card & platform fees included
Simple, transparent pricing with payment processing and platform costs covered.
Your fundraiser, start to finish
We get you ready
We build your branded fundraising site, set up your campaign and provide everything you need to get started.
You launch your fundraiser
Share with your community, families activate and share their fundraising pages, while leaderboards, spot prize draws and campaign communications build momentum.
We support you along the way
Your dedicated campaign manager keeps things moving, provides guidance and support, and is there when you need us.
You finish. We take care of the rest.
Wrap up your fundraiser your way. We finalise your campaign and pay the funds directly to your verified account.
Optional Colour & Slime Extras
Add the colour and slime you need. No upfront costs — order what you need now and we'll simply deduct it from your funds raised.
| Bottled Colour Powder | $3.00 / runner |
| Bulk Colour Powder | $2.00 / runner |
| 40 Litre Slime Pack | $20 / pack |
Get local businesses to sponsor your fundraiser
Local business sponsorship can be a great way to cover some - or even all - of your campaign costs (ie colour powder, prizes) leaving more of the funds raised for your school or group. In return, you can give your sponsors valuable exposure to your school community.
- Sponsor logo on your fundraising website
Seen by families and supporters throughout your campaign. - Recognition in parent communications
Thank your sponsor in campaign updates and communications. - Promotion within your school community
Include sponsors in newsletters, social media or other school communications. - Event-day recognition
For event-based fundraisers, offer signage or sponsor recognition on the day. - One sponsor or several
Share the costs across multiple local businesses if that works better for your community.
Your campaign manager can help you work out what sponsorship could look like and how to approach local businesses.
Designed with student safety and privacy in mind
Go Raise It fundraising pages are designed for students to share directly with the family, friends and community they know - while limiting the personal information displayed publicly.
- Parents choose what name is shown
Parents choose the fundraising page name, and we recommend using a first name or nickname rather than a student's full name. - No student photos
Students can choose from our range of avatars or use their school logo instead. - Randomised page links
Every fundraising page has a unique, randomised URL, making pages difficult to find by guessing a student's link. - Pages aren't publicly searchable or browsable
Supporters access a student's fundraising page through the link or QR code shared with them. - Minimal student information displayed
Supporters see the chosen page name and fundraising total - not additional personal details about the student. - Privacy-conscious leaderboards
Leaderboards are designed to celebrate fundraising progress without linking through to individual student profiles. - Visibility for organisers
Authorised organisers can monitor fundraising pages and donations through their campaign dashboard. - Secure fundraising technology
Go Raise It is powered by Raisely, with established security and privacy controls supporting the platform.
Ready to start planning your fundraiser?
Get the full info pack with pricing, fundraiser options, prize ideas and real results from schools and groups like yours. Or book a call with one of our campaign managers and we will talk through what could work for you.
Unite your community through dynamic fundraising events with Go Raise It
Hosting a fundraising event for schools with Go Raise It allows you to create memorable experiences while raising funds for important projects. Whether it’s a fun run, obstacle course, read-a-thon or maths-athon, your school can tap into different interests and bring students, teachers and families together for a common cause.
With Go Raise It, every fundraising event comes with full support, so you can focus on building participation and excitement. These events foster a strong sense of community spirit, as everyone rallies behind a shared goal. The thrill of being part of something bigger motivates students to get involved and take pride in their contributions and their school. By combining fun, teamwork and purpose, Go Raise It’s school fundraising events make a lasting impact — boosting school morale and ensuring financial success.
Explore a range of 'Athon' events at your fingertips
Go Raise It makes it easy to choose a fundraising event that fits your school’s unique needs. With plenty of creative options, you can engage students, teachers and families while boosting school spirit and raising much-needed funds. Here are just a few campaign types your school can host:
- Fun runs
- Colour runs
- Obstacle courses
- Maths-a-thons
- Read-a-thons
- Spell-a-thons
- Quiz-a-thons
- Dance-a-thons
- And more.
Engage your community, spark excitement and maximise fundraising potential with these events. Go Raise It is the perfect partner for your school’s fundraising event.
Fully digital fundraising with personalised campaign support
Forget the traditional hassles of fundraising. With Go Raise It, your entire campaign is fully digital, eliminating the need for paper forms and cash handling. From donation tracking to real-time leaderboards, everything is managed through your custom-built website. We make it easy for students, parents and supporters to contribute from anywhere.
But that’s not all. Your Go Raise It campaign manager will be with you every step of the way, handling the tricky details and providing guidance to ensure everything runs smoothly. Focus on engaging your community while we take care of the admin work of your fundraising event in Australia. Enjoy the fun, and leave the admin to us.
Plan your next big school fundraising event with Go Raise It
Launch a hassle-free fundraiser that gets results with Go Raise It — request your fundraising info pack! We provide all the tools you need to run fundraising events for schools that are easy to manage, exciting to promote and sure to boost your school’s profits. We’ll guide you from start to finish so your school raises more without the headaches.
No upfront costs, no fuss — just high returns and happy students. Let’s get your campaign off the ground!
FAQs
How can I choose the right fundraising event for my school?
Choosing the best fundraising event depends on your school’s community, interests and goals. At Go Raise It, we make it easy for your school to host various events, from fun runs and obstacle courses to academic challenges like spell-a-thons or read-a-thons. Think about what will excite your students and engage parents, and we’ll provide a platform that helps you raise the most funds while keeping it fun and simple to organise.
What is the most profitable fundraiser for schools?
The most profitable fundraising events for schools are typically engaging, easy to participate in and broad appeal. Fun and colour runs are popular choices because they create excitement and community involvement. However, academic events like maths-a-thons and read-a-thons can also be highly successful, especially with our digital platform that encourages widespread participation and donation tracking.
How much do school fundraising events cost?
With Go Raise It, your school can run a fundraising event with no upfront costs. We charge a flat all-inclusive 10% + GST from the funds raised — the lowest in the industry for online events like fun runs, colour runs and any ‘athons’. Head to our how it works info to find out more about how our fees work, unlike other platforms that charge around 40% + GST and allocate part of that to student prizes, our model allows you to offer prizes in a more cost-effective, personalised way. This means your school can keep more of the money raised while still motivating students, making it a highly profitable and flexible option.
