Raccoon Run
2026 Raccoon Run
Thursday, October 1st
Congrats to Pauline!
Winner of our Raccoon Run t-shirt design contest!
What is the Raccoon Run?
The Raccoon Run is a jog-a-thon fundraiser. Students and their families are encouraged to reach out to family, friends and neighbors to collect donations in support of our runners.
All students will participate in the Raccoon Run during school hours.
WHAT ARE WE RAISING MONEY FOR?
The Raccoon Run supports classroom budgets and programs like field trips, Play.Fit.Fun, Art Literacy, Cultural Night and Oregon Battle of the Books. It also supports our wonderful staff appreciation week, conference dinners and more!
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2026 SPONSORS
Event Registration
Registration is now open to families!
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT REGISTERING:
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All parents need to set up a new account for their student on PledgeStar, our fundraising platform — even if you've used it in past years. PledgeStar doesn't carry accounts over from year to year, so a fresh sign-up is required.
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Please only register your student(s). It is not necessary for parents to register themselves as runners.
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If you register multiple Sato students under the same account, all donations received will be split evenly. If you wish to create a separate account for each student, you can do so by using a separate email.
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There are multiple steps to complete registration:
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Create an account
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Add your student(s) as joggers
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Send out one donation request (self-requests allowed)
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Make sure to click donation matching - most employers offer corporate matching for non-profits!
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Those matches will count towards your students' prizes
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Prizes
Volunteering
We need a large number of volunteers to make this event happen!
If you are an approved volunteer by the Beaverton School District, please consider signing up to volunteer. Some volunteer options are: Event Setup & Teardown, Mascot & Mascot Assistant, Lap Station, Water Station, Viewing Area, Snack Tent.
Sign ups will be available soon via ParentSquare (linked above). We do require that all volunteers to
commit to the entire shift, you cannot only volunteer for your students portion of the run.
How to Watch the Run
We welcome and encourage everyone to attend the Raccoon Run and help cheer on our runners! Due to district policy, parents cannot be inside the fence unless they are an approved volunteer.
We are offering two ways to watch the run:
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The Family & Friends Fence Line Viewing area along the sidewalk in the drop-off/pick-up area. This viewing area is behind the permanent fence and is free and available to all.
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The Premium Viewing Gallery area along the track behind security fencing. Admission price of $5 per person (ages 5+) for all day viewing.
Premium Viewing Gallery
Family & Friends Fenceline Viewing
Run/Viewing Times
for Each Grade:
4th Grade 7:50am to 8:35am
5th Grade 8:35am to 9:20am
3rd Grade 9:25am to 10:10am
1st Grade 11:50am to 12:30pm
Kinder 12:40am to 1:25pm
2nd Grade 1:30pm to 2:15pm
Sponsor a Song
Want a fun way to surprise your student during the run?
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Choose a song to play during your student's grade's run time
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Five songs available to purchase per grade – act fast!
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Include a quote "shout out" with your song
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Please make sure songs are appropriate for elementary-aged children. If there is a concern with lyrics, etc. SECO may contact you to make another selection.
