Colour Run

A Colour Run is one of the most exciting and profitable fundraisers a school can run. Students collect donations from family and friends online, then celebrate on event day by running (or walking!) through stations of bright colour powder. It's part fitness, part festival, and it raises serious money.

With Raised, you get a purpose-built Colour Run platform. Each student gets a personal fundraising page they can share with family, friends, and the wider community. Donations come in online, and you can track progress in real time. No cash handling, no paper forms. Just a simple way to fundraise.

Why Colour Runs Raise So Much

• Shareable and Exciting: Kids love telling people about their Colour Run. That enthusiasm drives donations because supporters are backing a student in something fun and active.
• Online Donations: With Raised, supporters donate through a simple online page. No chasing up cash or order forms. Donations come in from anywhere: grandparents in another city, aunties overseas, family friends.
• Set a Goal, Watch It Grow: Each campaign has a fundraising goal with a live progress bar. That visible progress motivates students and creates friendly competition between classes.
• Zero Upfront Cost: There's no inventory to buy, no products to store or deliver. The only costs are colour powder and event supplies, which are minimal compared to what you'll raise.
• Inclusive for Everyone: Walking, running, or dancing, everyone participates at their own pace. It's not a race, it's a celebration.

How to Run a Colour Run with Raised

1. Set Up Your Campaign on Raised

Click the "Start This Fundraiser" button above to create your free Colour Run campaign on Raised. You'll get a branded campaign page with your school's name, colours, and fundraising goal. Setup takes just a few minutes.

2. Share With Students and Families

Each student can share the campaign link with their network. Raised makes it easy. Supporters just click, choose an amount, and donate online. No sign-ups required for donors.

3. Build Momentum

Watch donations roll in on your dashboard. Share progress updates with the school community. "We're 60% to our goal!" creates excitement and drives more donations. Consider class vs class competitions for extra motivation.

4. Host Your Colour Run Event

On event day, set up colour stations around your school field or local park. Students run the course, getting doused in safe, washable colour powder at each station. It's colourful and unforgettable.

5. Celebrate Your Success

After the event, share photos, thank your donors through Raised, and celebrate what you've achieved together. The funds go straight to your school. No waiting for product deliveries or chasing payments.

Pro Tips for a Successful Colour Run

• Start sharing early: Give families 2-3 weeks to collect donations before event day. The longer the campaign runs, the more you'll raise.
• Use social media: Post countdown updates, behind-the-scenes prep, and student excitement. Parents will share these posts, expanding your reach.
• Class competitions: Set up friendly rivalries between classes. "Room 12 is in the lead!" drives engagement and donations.
• Photo opportunities: Set up a photo wall or finish line area. Great photos get shared on social media and build buzz for next year's event.
• Order colour powder early: Available from party supply stores or online. Cornflour-based powders are safe, washable, and affordable.
• Involve the community: Invite local businesses to sponsor colour stations. They get visibility, you get support.

Why Use Raised for Your Colour Run?

Raised is a free fundraising platform built specifically for NZ schools. There are no setup fees, no monthly costs, and no platform fees on bank transfers. For online card payments, a small fee is added at checkout, paid by the supporter, not your school. You keep 100% of what's raised.

The platform handles everything: campaign pages, online payments, progress tracking, and donor management. You focus on the fun. Raised handles the rest.

Perfect For

• Primary and intermediate schools wanting an active, exciting fundraiser
• Schools looking to raise $2,000–$10,000+ without selling products
• End-of-term or end-of-year celebrations combined with fundraising
• Sports teams, PTA groups, or school-wide campaigns
• Any school that wants a modern, online-first fundraising approach

Ready to host a Colour Run? Click "Start This Fundraiser" above to set up your free campaign on Raised.