SchoolSpark Color Run

Big color, big energy, and a fundraiser students remember.

Students run, laugh, and celebrate through bursts of bright, washable color powder—all while raising money for your school.

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Bright blue, yellow, and pink color powder bursting across a light background
Up to 70%of donations can go to your school
$25raised earns each registered participant a shirt
Safe colornon-toxic, washable, and biodegradable powder
High energy, low stress

A joyful event without the planning overload.

SchoolSpark handles the materials, planning, and step-by-step guidance so your PTO can stay focused on fun, family participation, and fundraising.

  • Bright color stations
  • Family-friendly fun
  • Easy online giving
100%donation-based fundraising gives schools a flexible and profitable way to raise.
Why schools choose it

An event the whole school can rally around.

The Color Run pairs an exciting shared experience with straightforward fundraising and practical event support.

  1. 01

    Students get excited

    A colorful, active celebration gives students a memorable reason to participate.

  2. 02

    Families give easily

    A mobile-friendly donation page and QR code make sharing and supporting simple.

  3. 03

    PTOs get support

    Ready-made materials, volunteer guidance, and safety planning reduce admin work.

How it works

From first plan to finish line in five clear steps.

A guided process keeps the campaign organized before, during, and after event day.

  1. 01

    Plan together

    Choose your event details with step-by-step guidance.

  2. 02

    Launch giving

    Receive a custom donation page and QR code.

  3. 03

    Spread the word

    Use ready-made emails, posts, and flyers.

  4. 04

    Run the event

    Set up color stations with your powder and volunteer guide.

  5. 05

    Celebrate results

    Your school keeps up to 70% of donations raised.

Simple profit tiers

Raise more, keep a bigger share.

Your school’s percentage is based on the total amount of donations raised during the campaign.

  • $13,000 or more70%school keeps
  • $7,500–$12,99960%school keeps
  • Under $7,50050%school keeps
Included in every package

The tools your team needs to run with confidence.

Materials, promotion, volunteer direction, and event-day color are organized for you.

  • Donation page + QR

    A custom mobile-friendly giving experience for your campaign.

  • Digital promo toolkit

    Email copy, social posts, and printable flyers ready to share.

  • Volunteer guide

    Clear direction for color stations, event flow, and cleanup.

  • Color powder kits

    Non-toxic, washable, cornstarch-based, biodegradable powder.

  • Optional add-ons
  • Extra color powder
  • Inflatable arch
  • Photo backdrop
  • Sponsor signage
Ready to bring the color?

Plan your school’s most exciting fundraiser yet.

Fill out the quick interest form and SchoolSpark will help guide the rest.

Start a Color Run