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! 

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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! ​

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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!

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Hummer Park Family Fun 

After the Awards Ceremonies, head over to Hummer Park to keep the celebration going with family & friends. 

- Cool down with a refreshing Kona Ice,

- Strike a pose at the Signs & Love photo booth, 

- Purchase tickets to a Lester Experience, 

- Buy e-raffle tickets,

- Grab a breakfast item for sale from Skuddlebutts (accepting multiple forms of payment),

           MENU

           Cinnamon Roll Bites - $4

           Iced Coffee - $3

           Decaf Coffee - $2

           Creamy Espresso - $3

           Jumbo Breakfast Pizza Slice - $5      

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We are going CASHLESS and PAPERLESS this year! Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit card will be accepted via the GiveBacks platform. 

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Raffles and Experiences

Raffles and Experiences go LIVE on Friday, September 25th at 7:00 pm. 

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Click to view the 2026 Fun Run Raffles and Experiences.

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​​​​​​​​​Or text 'lesterfunrun2026' to (919)626-3277.

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Raffle tickets are 10 for $10 or buy any multiples of 10 for more chances to win! Raffles close on Monday, September 28th at 7:00 pm and winners will be emailed. 

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Buy a spot for an Experience hosted by our wonderful Lester families! These usually sell out quickly so don't miss out! Hosts will reach out with more event details after you've purchased a ticket to an Experience. 

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New to Raffles and Experiences? Click HERE to learn more!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Every Raffle and/or Experience ticket purchased serves as a donation to Lester PTA to fund all kinds of student programming and activities. A very special thank you to our Experience hosts and our teachers for donating raffle items! 

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The Fun Run is made possible by Lester PTA volunteers, sponsors, families and staff - thank you and see you on Sunday!  

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