Ultimate Guide: How to Organize a School Color Run Fundraiser 2026

Ultimate Guide: How to Organize a School Color Run Fundraiser 2026

From choosing the route to the final cleanup, this ultimate guide covers everything to organize a school color run fundraiser that raises big money and creates lifelong memories.

Step 1: Define Goals & Budget Target amount? Expenses (powder, permits, prizes)? Use our calculator for powder costs.

Step 2: Pick Date, Venue & Route Spring ideal. School track/field best—loop with 4–5 color stations.

Step 3: Gather Supplies Bulk color powder essential. Peacock Powder: 7 colors, tiered discounts, free shipping.

Step 4: Build Your Team Volunteers for stations, registration, photos.

Step 5: Promote & Sell Tickets Flyers, social, assemblies. Emphasize fun + cause.

Step 6: Run the Event Start line excitement, color tosses, finish-line cheers.

Step 7: Wrap Up & Follow Up Thank-yous, share results, plan next.

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