Colts Trot Fun(d) Run
Green Valley Elementary School’s annual fall fun run event, invites students and families to raise awareness and fundraise in support of the mission of Green Valley Learning Fund.
This turkey trot inspired jog-a-thon style fundraiser is run by parent volunteers.
It is a fun and health-centric event that brings the entire community together for a special cause!
Raise Awareness, Raise Funds:
Students are asked to obtain pledges for running or walking laps around the track, which will be collected online through the (free!!) platform 99Pledges.
Students can use any means of reaching out to their network to collect pledges - record videos, write letters or send emails via the 99 pledges platform
A student’s network might be: extended family, neighbors, coaches, babysitters and so on…
Donors can choose a flat-fee donation or $ per lap to sponsor their student(s)
The minimum number of laps which a donor will be billed is 24 laps and maximum of 36 laps. On average each student will complete 24 laps.
How it works:
We will collect donation pledges November 4th - 18th, 2026
Colts Trot will kick-off with a Pep Rally during a school-wide assembly on November 4th!
Parents & Guardians: Check your email for your student’s personal invitation from 99 Pledges/GVLF
Click on Private Profile Page link to help your student/s personalize their page- add a photo, set a personal goal*, and write a message.
Help your student/s share their page or QR code with their network and your friends and family!
*The default goal is $100 per student to reach our goal of $60,000. You can update your student’s goal at any time to help bring the most support!
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The Green Valley Learning Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds to bridge the gap between state funding and the actual cost of the full educational experience we strive for our children to have. The Learning Fund is not affiliated with PTA. Click here to learn more.
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Learning Fund is an Education Fund committed to funding classroom Instructional Assistants (IA’s), a STEAM-inspired Maker’s Space, extended GV Librarian hours, math and reading intervention programs and resources, organized lunchtime sports, and more. These programs are NOT funded by our district.
Without the additional funding from our families, we would not be able to offer these programs to our children and further enrich their education. Click here to learn more.
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We offer multiple sponsorship levels and underwriting opportunities with various recognition and promotional benefits. Please contact greenvalley.edfundevents@srvef.org to inquire about sponsorship.
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Each grade will run laps for approx. 30 mins
Each time they complete a lap, parent volunteers will mark the back of their shirt
Parents and loved ones are welcome to attend to cheer on their student
Expect fun music and good times, we need lots of help cheering on these kids as they learn more about exercising and giving back to their community!
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YES! There are lots of roles our committee needs help with in the lead up to the event:
Planning
Procuring sponsorships
Communications
And more!
You can also help by sharing your student’s event with friends, family, and co-workers to help raise money for the school!
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This special fundraising event offers year-round volunteer opportunities or for all skill-levels and backgrounds. Please contact greenvalley.edfundvp@srvef.org to inquire about joining a sub-committee.
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CLASS RUN SCHEDULE:
COMING SOON!
Wacky Wednesday Bell Schedule, 8:00am - 12:50pm
All students will receive a Colts Trot Fun Run shirt on November 18. Students should wear comfortable athletic wear and shoes, and bring water bottle!
Each grade will run/walk around a track at the back of Green Valley’s campus (grass or blacktop depending on weather).
BLACKTOP (PLAN B) ROUTE
If it rains or there has been significant rain leading up to the event and our grass field has turned into a mud-bog!
The Fine Print:
For pledges to count toward prizes, they need to be received by Thursday, November 18th at noon. We will accept donations received after this, but they will not count toward incentive prize eligibility.
All students will receive a Colts Trot Fun Run shirt on November 18th. Students should wear comfortable athletic wear and shoes, and bring water bottle!
On the day of Colts Trot, each grade will run/walk around a track at the back of Green Valley’s campus (grass or blacktop depending on weather).
Parking Advisory: Please be aware that parking in our front lot will be extremely limited. If the weather permits, we highly encourage you to consider walking to the school.
Entrance: All spectators must enter the school only through the front gate.
Immediate Exit Required: For the safety and focus of all students, we cannot have any adults lingering on campus. As soon as your student has completed their run, you must exit the campus immediately.
Incentives this year will focus on teamwork as a class and grade, earning experiences like a Pajama Day, Movie Party, and of course some treat prizes like donuts, a pizza party, etc.
The Prizes (2025)!
ColtsTrot Bookmark!
Every student who sends share link/invitation via 99 pledges participant profile to at least one person by Nov. 13
Extra PE
The grade with the most share link/invitations sent via 99 pledges participant profile by Nov. 13 earns extra PE with Coach Matt!
PJ Day
Any class that collects 50 donation pledges (gifts) by Nov. 14 earns a PJ and stuffy day!
Movie Party
The first three classes to collect 75 donation pledges (gifts) by Nov. 16 earn a class movie party!
Donut Party
The first two classes to collect 100 donation pledges (gifts) by Nov. 18 earn Donuts!
Extra Makers Space
The first class to collect 150 donation pledges (gifts) earn extra Makers Space time with Mrs. Goering!
Pizza Party
The class who raises the most funds in each grade by Nov. 20 will earn a Pizza Party!
The Golden Runner!!
The class who runs the most laps will earn the honor of hosting the Top Trotters Trophy for the year.