Fire Up for Fun Run!
Our family-friendly 1-mile run/walk and 5k race event is one of two flagship fundraising initiatives for the Lester PTA. Over 35% of our programming budget is generated by the Fun Run and its surrounding activities (i.e. Experiences)! The goal for this year's Fun Run is to raise $25,000 -- which is reinvested into the PTA's programs and activities that benefit ALL Lester students!
We are so excited to cheer on our Lester Leopards on Sunday, September 27th, 2026! Please read carefully for lots of details. Please also consider volunteering some of your time on Race Day here to help make this event a success!
Please Note
- Register here.
- If you'd like to run both the 1-mile and 5k events, please register for each race separately. You'll receive a separate bib for each race.
- Race Start Times: 5k - 8 a.m., 1-mile - 9 a.m.
- Register by midnight on September 4th to be guaranteed a t-shirt; registration for the run only will be available until race start time on September 27th.
- Race timing bibs and t-shirts will be distributed to classrooms during the week of 9/21/26.
- Any questions? Please contact funrun@LesterPTA.com
Thank you for your support!
Carb Load Night
-Join us at Skuddlebutts on Saturday September 26th anytime between 11:00 am and 9:00 pm. Be sure to mention Lester and 10% of the proceeds will go back to our PTA!
Hummer Park Family Fun
After the Awards Ceremonies, head over to Hummer Park to keep the celebration going with family, friends, and browse fabulous raffle prizes.
- Cool down with a refreshing Kona Ice,
- Strike a pose at the Signs & Love photo booth,
- Grab a breakfast item for sale from Skuttlebutts,
MENU
Cinnamon Roll Bites - $4
Iced Coffee - $3
Decaf Coffee - $2
Creamy Espresso - $3
Breakfast Pizza Slice - $5
*All 5k finishers will receive a complimentary electrolyte refresher at the finish line, compliments of
Skuttlebutts!*
- Purchase tickets to a Lester Experience,
- And buy e-raffle tickets for teacher experiences in packs of 10 for $10!
We are going CASHLESS this year! Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit card will be accepted.
Every raffle ticket and experience purchased serves as a donation to Lester PTA to fund all kinds of student activities and programs. On Fun Run Sunday, September 27th, stop by the raffle tables to check out all of the amazing teacher experiences. Don't forget about grabbing a spot at an Experience! Tickets are 10 for $10. Raffles close on Monday, September 28th at 7:00 pm. Winners will be emailed.
Experiences will be released soon! Keep an eye on the e-blast and the website for updated information.
The Fun Run is made possible by Lester PTA volunteers, sponsors, families and staff - thank you and see you on Sunday!




2026 Lester Fun Run
Sunday, September 27th
8:00am - 5k
9:00am - 1 mile run/walk
Lester East blacktop
What is the Fun Run?
Our family-friendly 1 mile and 5k run/walk event is one of two flagship fundraising initiatives for the Lester PTA.
Nearly 40% of our programming budget is generated by the Fun Run and its surrounding events & Experiences!
Following the run, please join us at Hummer Park for post-race Family Fun, Awards, Raffles, coffee and Kona Ice!



