COLOR RUN
The SchoolSpark Color Run is an unforgettable, high-energy event where students run, laugh, and get covered in bursts of bright, washable color powder — all while raising money for your school. We handle the materials, planning, and step-by-step guidance so your PTO can focus on what matters: fun, family, and fundraising.
12-week structured planning system that keeps things simple and organized.
Up to 70% profit goes directly to your school.
Turnkey materials: flyers, forms, QR codes, volunteer guides, signage, and safety plans.
Donation-based fundraising model — the most flexible and profitable option for schools.
Non-toxic, cornstarch-based powder that’s safe, washable, and biodegradable.
Tiered prizes: earn a prize at each fundraising milestone.
All registered participants who raise $25 receive a shirt.
Why Choose a SchoolSpark Color Run
The 12-Week Color Run Timeline
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Pick an event date and rain date.
Set a fundraising goal
Assign leadership roles: Chair, Treasurer, Promotions, Volunteer Lead.
📎 Deliverables: confirmed event date, approved budget, and volunteer leads in place.
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Confirm your Color Run kit with SchoolSpark (color powder, signage, shirts, etc.).
Review course options (track, playground loop, or field).
Draft your volunteer sign-up form and start recruiting early.
Build your event webpage or form using our templates.
📎 Deliverables: supplies ordered, course mapped, volunteer sign-up ready.
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Send home Save the Date flyers with QR codes.
Launch online registration and donation pages.
Announce the event through school social media, email, and morning announcements.
Optional: host a short kickoff assembly or teaser video.
📎 Deliverables: registration live and early sign-ups rolling in.
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Post weekly class leaderboards and fun challenges (“Top Class wins a popsicle party!”).
Feature local-business sponsors in your posts.
Share mid-campaign updates — show students how their participation is making an impact.
📎 Deliverables: 60–75% of your goal reached and community engagement growing.
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Receive and organize your color powder, shirts, and signage.
Finalize your route layout and safety plan.
Confirm volunteers for setup, check-in, color stations, and cleanup.
Send “What to Expect” reminders to families.
📎 Deliverables: supplies organized, volunteer roles assigned, and logistics locked in.
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Day before: mark the course and prep stations.
Event day: check-in opens early, music and MC running, volunteers in position.
During the run: Keep color powder at each station stocked.
After: group photo, celebration countdown, and thank-you announcement!
📎 Deliverables: a vibrant, successful event with incredible photos and memories.
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Tally donations and announce your total funds raised.
Post thank-you photos and tag sponsors and volunteers.
Host a short PTO debrief — what worked, what to improve.
Save your notes for next year’s Color Run!
📎 Deliverables: final report, thank-you messages, and lessons for next year.
Profit Split & pricing
We keep it simple and transparent so more money goes back to your school
How the Profit Split Works
Your school’s percentage is based on total donations raised:
$13,000+ → School keeps 70% of donations
$7,500 – $12,999 → School keeps 60% of donations
Under $7,500 → School keeps 50% of donations
What’s Included in Every Color Run Package
Custom donation page + QR code (mobile friendly)
Planning guide & 12-week checklist
Digital Promo toolkit: email copy, social posts, printable flyers
Volunteer guide for color stations and cleanup
Color powder kits (non-toxic, washable)
Post-event report with totals and thank-you templates
Available add-ons: additional color powder kit, inflatable arch, photo backdrop, sponsor signage.
Ready to bring the color to your school?
Let’s plan your school’s most exciting fundraiser yet. Fill out our quick interest form and we’ll handle the rest.