Jog-A-Thon Friday October 9, 2026

Save the Date: Franklin Elementary’s annual Jog-A-Thon is happening on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fundraising kicks off on Friday, September 18 and runs through Friday, October 16. Student packets will go home on September 18 with details on how to register, prizes, race day logistics, and how the Friends of Franklin Foundation supports our school community.

All information included in the printed student packets is also available below. Additional packets are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese at the front office.

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Funds raised through the Franklin Jog-A-Thon support the Friends of Franklin Foundation’s mission to enrich student learning and strengthen the Franklin Elementary School community. Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on our Franklin Flyers!

Quick Links

Register on Fund Hub Website

Send Your Student an Encouraging Message with Student Shout Outs

Sign Up to Volunteer for the Jog-A-Thon – Coming Soon!

Request a Personalized Printable QR Code for In Person Donation Requests. Email us at FranklinJogathon@gmail.com

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email us at info@friendsoffranklinfoundation.org

Registration Information

Register your student on Fund Hub to make online donations easy! Follow the steps below and you are ready to go! Don’t forget to use the Employer Match Tool to double your donation!

Register on Fund Hub Website

Template of Personalized Printable QR Code for In Person Donation Requests

Email FranklinJogathon@gmail.com to request your personalized Print Out. This works great for going door to door around your neighborhood! It’s a great opportunity for your student to explain why the Jog-A-Thon is important to them and what these fundraising efforts support at Franklin Elementary.

Donation Form

For cash and check donations, please use the Donation Form to track your donations. Additional copies are available in the front office. Please return the Donation Form in the provided envelope to your teacher or the front office by October 16, 2026.

Incentives

There are so many ways to earn fun prizes—not just for yourself, but for your classroom and even the whole school! Let’s work together to reach our goals and make this year’s Jog-A-Thon full of fun and excitement! Check out the 30 different prizes up for grabs at our opportunity drawing (date to be announced)

Race Day Information

There are lots of ways to support your student—join us in one of the three tailgate sections to cheer them on, stop by the Poster Making Table to create something special, or send a Shout Out to your runner!

Class Running Schedule

Coming soon!

Foundation Information

See below for all the ways the Friends of Franklin Foundation raises money throughout the year to support STEAM education at Franklin Elementary. Interested in volunteering for the Jog-A-Thon? Sign up through our SignUpGenius here. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email us at info@friendsoffranklinfoundation.org

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