A Fun Run or Jog-a-Thon is an exciting, community-driven event where participants run or jog laps to raise money for a cause, team, or organization. Runners collect pledges from family, friends, and sponsors who agree to donate a set amount per lap completed—or make a flat donation for participating.
These events are a fantastic way to:
Build team spirit and strengthen community involvement
Promote fitness, wellness, and friendly competition
Generate reliable, pledge-based fundraising income
Provide an enjoyable experience for runners of all ages and abilities
By combining movement with purpose, Fun Runs and Jog-a-Thons turn every step into progress toward your fundraising goal.
Managing a Fun Run or Jog-a-Thon Just Got Easier
Running a Fun Run or Jog-a-Thon used to mean clipboards, manual lap counting, and lots of math. Now, Orbiter Lap Tracking makes it simple, accurate, and automated.
Orbiter is a real-time lap tracking system that uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chips worn by participants to record every lap as they pass a reader. Here’s how it works
RFID Chips – Each runner is assigned a chip, either attached to a shoe or worn on a band.
Lap Readers – As runners cross the start/finish line, Orbiter automatically logs their laps.
Live Results – Lap counts display instantly on a screen or mobile device, eliminating guesswork.
Pledge Integration – Organizers can match lap counts with pledged donations, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
With Orbiter, every step is tracked in real time, so you can focus on cheering participants and reaching your fundraising goals.
Accurate tracking: No missed laps or manual counting errors
Real-time updates: Keep participants and spectators engaged with live results
Streamlined fundraising: Automatic calculations simplify pledge collection
Scalable solution: Works for small teams or large community events
Automated Tracking
RSID chip technology logs every lap automatically—no clipboards, no hassle.
Each participant wears a small chip, on a wrist band which communicates with a reader placed at the start/finish line. Every time a skater crosses the line, the system instantly records their lap with perfect accuracy—no clipboards, no manual counting, and no missed laps.
This automated system keeps skaters motivated by providing live lap totals and allows organizers to focus on the event rather than paperwork. Parents, sponsors, and participants can follow progress in real time, ensuring transparency and excitement throughout the fundraiser.
By eliminating human error and streamlining the process, RFID chip technology transforms your Skate‑A‑Thon into a seamless, professional event. It’s efficient, easy to use, and makes fundraising simpler for everyone involved.
Instant Reports
Track laps, funds raised, and event success with built-in reporting tools.
Instant reports make it easy to monitor your event in real time. Track laps completed, funds raised, and overall progress with built‑in reporting tools that generate detailed spreadsheets for clear documentation.
With everything organized, you can easily collect pledges and manage donations for your organization with accuracy and confidence.
This streamlined system saves time, reduces errors, and helps maximize your fundraising success!
Effortless Fundraising
Sponsors pledge per lap, turning fitness into funding.
Effortless fundraising makes it simple for your organization to raise money while keeping participants engaged.
Sponsors pledge a set amount for every lap completed, creating a direct connection between effort and donations.
As runners rack up laps, your organization turns fitness into funding with ease.
This motivating approach inspires participants to push further, boosting both excitement and results.