👥 Teams & Fundraising
Fundraising is at the heart of the Mother’s Day 5K. Every dollar raised supports women and girls across the SouthCoast through research, grantmaking, and advocacy.
You can participate as an individual fundraiser or as part of a team—bringing your community together to make a greater impact.
🚀 Get Started
Fundraise, join a team, or start one of your own—every step and every dollar makes a difference.
Teams are forming now—start yours or join one today.
👥 Why Join or Start a Team
Teams are one of the most powerful and fun ways to participate. Whether you're a gym, business, school, or group of friends, teams bring energy, accountability, and community to race day.
From friendly competition to shared purpose, teams help amplify your impact—and make the experience even more meaningful.
🏆 Team Awards
Teams will be recognized for their participation, performance, and impact:
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Largest Team
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Fastest Team (top 3 runners)
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Most Spirited Team
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Top Fundraising Team
Winning teams will receive a combination of:
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Custom awards or championship-style banners
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On-stage recognition during the race day ceremony
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Featured spotlight across WFSC communications
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Post-race gathering perks
💰 Fundraising Rewards
Participants receive rewards as they reach fundraising milestones:
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Raise $150 → 2026 race hat
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Raise $300 → long sleeve race shirt
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Raise $500 → race sweatshirt and enhanced race day perks
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Raise $1,000 → elevated WFSC recognition and additional premium items
Fundraising rewards are cumulative—participants receive all items earned at each level.
🥇 Top Fundraisers
Top individual fundraisers (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and the top fundraising team will receive:
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On-stage recognition on race day
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Premium WFSC items and prizes
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Featured spotlight across WFSC communications
💡 How It Works
Getting started is simple:
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Click “Fundraise or Join a Team”
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Create your personal fundraising page
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Set your goal and share with friends and family
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Track your progress and earn rewards
We recommend setting a goal of $300 or more to reach our Advocate fundraising level.
💜 Make Your Impact
Every dollar raised helps advance gender, racial, and economic justice across the SouthCoast—supporting programs, leadership development, and community-driven change.
Be part of something bigger this Mother’s Day—and help drive real change in our community.
