Jog-A-Thon
Friday, September 25, 2026
Ready. Set. Color Dash!
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Ready. Set. Color Dash! >
Jog-a-Thon is Trailside’s ONLY annual fundraiser to fund school projects, equipment, supplies & more! All 6 Zionsville Elementary schools hold the event on the same day each year. This year, the event takes place on Friday, September 25.
The 2026 Jog-a-Thon Theme is Color Dash, and our goal is to raise $35,000.00!
Jog-a-Thon takes place during the school day. Students will be provided with a Jog-a-Thon t-shirt and will walk or jog laps around a designated course at TSE at a set time for each grade level. Families are welcome to volunteer or come cheer!
Jog-A-Thon Schedule:
8:00 - 9:00 am: All grades change into JAT shirts
8:35 - 9:35 am: 1st and 2nd grades
9:50 - 10:35 am: Pre-K and Kindy
10:50 - 11:45: 4th grade
Break
12:30 - 1:30: 3rd grade
Donations
ONLINE
Go to GiveButter.com/2026TrailsideJAT, click DONATE.
Select your student’s teacher and enter your student’s name when prompted. You can use the QR code provided on the site to gather donations.
CASH/CHECK
You can send cash or checks to school with your student or mail to: Trailside Elementary School, Attn: Trailside Jog-a-Thon, 4200 S 875 E, Zionsville, IN 46077. Make sure your student's name is included in the envelope or on the check!
Deadline
Donations are due online or to the school by October 7, 2026, but we encourage early or day-of-the-event donations!
Fundraising Goals
TSE Students are Goal-Getters!
Each student has a goal of $50, but feel free to go above and beyond!
CHECK OUT THE AMAZING JOG-A-THON PRIZES BELOW!
PRIZES
Slick City Passes
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Haunted House passes (Children's Museum)
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Needohs
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Fundaes Tokens
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Extra Recess
Slick City Passes • Haunted House passes (Children's Museum) • Needohs • Fundaes Tokens • Extra Recess
$1000 CLASSROOM GOAL:
Popsicle Party and Extra Recess
TOP FUNDRAISING CLASS IN THE SCHOOL:
Traveling Trophy and Classroom Banner
TOP 3 STUDENT FUNDRAISERS:
Slick City Pass
TOP FUNDRAISING STUDENT:
Special recognition at a school-wide event and a special prize to be announced
EARLY BIRD RAFFLE:
Haunted House Tickets, Squishies, and other colorful prizes and giveaways
COMMEMORATIVE JAT CUP FOR ALL STUDENTS!