Willow Glen Elementary

Walkathon

The Walkathon is one of the biggest fundraisers for the WGE PTA. This event has brought in over $55k to help fund enrichment programs like Recess 101, Art in Action and Settle Science. Our goal for the 2026 Walkathon is to raise $75k. This pledge drive gets the students involved in raising money themselves and has some really great individual, class and school wide prizes for them to strive for. Learn more about the programs funded by the PTA on the Programs & Events page.

Date: Friday August 28th, 2026

Time: Morning (during school hours)

Where: WGE blacktop

Who: All WGE Students

*TK/K/1st will walk at a separate time from the 2nd-5th graders.

Raise Money

Pledge pages for your student(s) will be hosted on PledgeStar this year. You are required to register your child before they can start collecting pledges. Go to PledgeStar today, create an account, add your students and start sharing with your friends and family. PledgeStar also allows you to upload a photo of your student(s), track their fundraising progress and see their eligibility for prizes.

Win Prizes

Individual

Every student who reaches the following dollar increments will receive a prize ($25, $100, $250, $500)
Top earner for the whole school will receive a $200 gift card

Class

Top earning class will receive a Bibo's Pizza Party and a $100 teacher gift card

School

Every student will get a sticker for participating
Free dress for $20k raised
Glow stick party for $50k raised
Kona Ice for $75k raised

Volunteer

Help make the walkathon a success and volunteer to help set up the course or for the-day-of support. You must be an approved volunteer with SJUSD to be able to help on campus. Learn more about becoming an apporoved volunteer here. Sign up in Konstella to help with the walkathon!