Ground crew needed -

The Space Race Fun Run is almost here—and we need YOU to help make it a success!

We’re looking for volunteers on Friday and Saturday to help bring this event to life. Whether you can lend a hand with set-up, clean-up, or helping run activities during the event, there’s a spot for everyone!

✨ Bonus: Volunteers will have some fun perks this year—think sparkling water, snacks, and good vibes while you work (and after!).

This event truly takes a village, and we can’t do it without you!

Not seeing a volunteer slot that works for you? Reach out to us at roxyhuckabee@gmail.com and we’ll find a way to get you involved!

What is the FOM Fun Run?

Our Space Race Fun Run is a high-energy fundraiser and community celebration! Students will raise funds to fuel Magnolia’s mission, earn exciting prizes along the way, and then come together on race day to run, play, and celebrate with friends as they rack up their laps! 🏃‍♀️🚀

When is Launch Day?

Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Drop in for a quick mission or stay for the full experience—just note that some activities are only available during certain windows! ⏳

Where is the Launch Site?

Magnolia Montessori for All
Field + Big Playground 🌳🚀

Who Can Join the Mission?

All MMFA students are invited to participate in the Space Race!
Parents—your mission (should you choose to accept it 😉) is to volunteer and help make the event a success.

Mission Briefing: Space Race Fun Run

🚀 Where Your Donations Go (Mission Impact!) 🚀

Every dollar helps fuel the mission and power all the amazing things happening at Magnolia:

🧑‍🚀 Teacher Launch Grants – supplies, Field Day gear, and patio activities for movement breaks
🚀 Supply Station (Consumables Closet) – fully stocked with classroom essentials (yes, even those emergency tissue runs 😄)
📚 Library Galaxy – books, cozy spaces, and a growing love of reading
💛 Care Closet Mission – hygiene items & food support for families in need
🌿 Campus Upgrades – gardens, trees, shade structures & outdoor spaces, and a NEW SPORT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
✨ And More Mission Magic – supporting students and staff all year long

While we’re not building one giant “rocket” this year, your donations help power the many things that make Magnolia shine every single day 🌟

Get Creative!

Mission Ideas: How to Fuel Your Fundraiser

Ready to help Magnolia reach the stars? Here are some fun ways to launch your fundraising mission:

🌟 Send a message across the galaxy
Blast out a quick text or email to friends and family asking them to support your mission!

📞 Call Mission Control (aka your family!)
Give your closest supporters a call and invite them to be part of your Space Race journey.

🏁 Dedicate your laps
Run laps in honor of your biggest fans—Lap 5 for Aunt Angie, Lap 10 for Grandpa Tom! 🚀

🎥 Broadcast your mission
Record a short video sharing why you’re fundraising and invite others to join your crew!

👩‍🚀 Build your crew
Encourage your classmates to sign up and come up with a WILD space-themed team name!

🎯 Set your personal mission goal
How many laps will you run? Push yourself to go further this year—the student with the most laps will win a medal and a prize! 🏅

Our students got seriously creative last year—think videos, artwork, and fun ways to invite their communities to join the mission!

Bernardo Vela from El Oceano illustrated this awesome flyer!

Penny made a cool video at the local track!

Ready, Set, Fundraise!

Note: We keep breaking thermometers over here! PHEW!!

How much is FOM trying to raise?

This year, we’re trying to raise: As much as we can!!!!
- $30,000!
- $35,000!!
- $40,000!!!
You can check out our exact progress here.

Will there be prizes? Yes!

School-wide prizes will be unlocked as we reach different benchmarks of total money raised

*This will be done by a group called Mad Science. They will have 3 scheduled launches, and have an activity table set up the rest of the day.

After the event, class parties will be awarded to the classes who:
- raised the most money
- ran the most laps

Individual Student Prizes will be awarded for:

Student who ran the most laps: free MMFA hat + trophy
Student who raised the most money: free MMFA hat + trophy

Punch Cards & Tickets:

We will be using punch cards this year for all participants to take part in their free activities. Tickets (of a single color) will be sold for extra activities/food/treats.

FAFQs

(Frequently Asked Fundraising Questions!)

This year, we are asking all students who plan to attend the Fun Run to raise a minimum of $20 from friends, family, and their community. If this is a worry don’t hesitate to reach out.
There is no entry fee for parents or siblings who are not participating.
We DO accept cash and check donations!
Checks can be made out to “MMFA” with memo: “Fun Run - [name of student]”, and either mailed to MMFA (5100 Pecan Brook Dr., Austin, TX 78724), or dropped off with Ms. Nora at the office.
Cash donations can be dropped off with Ms. Nora as well. If you’d like the donations to be added to your child’s class, please make sure you fill out a donor slip for each donation.
You can see real-time progress of our overall fundraising totals at https://app.99pledges.com/fund/FOMfunrun2026
Class fundraising totals can also be viewed on that site: in the drop-down menu called “All participants,” under the list of what the donations will go towards.
We also have a class tracker poster in the main office that we update regularly with each class’ participant count and donation counts, and we aim to write up our overall fundraising totals on the sign at the front gate each day.
Check back here for guidance on how to create your own QR Codes, and printable flyers that you can hand out to friends and family, or display at a lemonade stand or yard sale.
We’re here to help you get creative in your fundraising mission!
Even if you can’t join us on the day, we still encourage students to register as participants, set a mileage goal, and fundraise for their school!
You can run/walk/skip/stroll your mileage at another time and/or location, and report your mileage to Fun Run Organizers. It’s super easy!
Our only ask that you stick to the deadline, completing and reporting all mileage by the event date, Saturday 4/25/2026.
We will be using punch cards this year for all participants to take part in their free activities. Tickets (of a single color) will be sold for extra activities/food/treats.

Magnolia Montessori Austin Fun Run runners

Magnolia Montessori Austin Fun Run Playtime

Magnolia Montessori Austin Fun Run Foam Bath

Magnolia Montessori Austin Fun Run runner

Magnolia Montessori Austin Fun Run participants

Magnolia Montessori Austin Fun Run Face Paint

Magnolia Montessori Austin Fun Run dunk tank

Frequently Asked Questions about the event itself!

Yes! This year we are “Running Wild”! Look out for fun jungle animals and jungle themes along the way.
Set a modest reachable goal, and they can walk, skip, roll, dance - move however they’d like around the track! They can even switch off with friends and relay around the track.
The important thing is that they’re moving their body and getting in some healthy exercise while raising money for our school. We will also have energetic music at the Fun Run, so to encourage our bodies to move!
Participants can absolutely take a break from doing laps and come back and do some more later!
We will open the field for laps around 10:15, giving families a little bit of time to get through the registration table before starting their run. But students can do laps at any time from then until the event ends at 2pm.
Not at all! It is a come and go event and families coming at different times will actually keep our field and activity stations from getting too crowded. We anticipate most families will spend around 2 hours total at the Fun Run, depending on the amount of time they spend on the race track.
Note that this is NOT a drop-off event. Participating children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Even if you can’t join us on the day, we still encourage students to register as participants and set a mileage goal.
You can run/walk/skip/stroll your mileage at another time and/or location, and report your mileage to Fun Run Organizers. It’s super easy!
Our only ask that you stick to the deadline, completing and reporting all mileage by the event date, Saturday 4/26.
Absolutely! We would love see join their children and show them that exercise and supporting our school are shared values!
Feel free to stroll or wear little ones, as well!
Yes!
In addition to being able to purchase additional tickets for popcorn, popsicles, and the Dunk Tank, we have several great vendors to choose from.
Tacos by Tacoly Moley, a MMFA family-owned taco truck
Pizza from Local Slice
Coffee from Ani’s Day and Night
We will also have a complimentary refreshment station with water for people to refill their water bottles, and pickup small snacks to help keep up the energy.
Please note that only cash and Venmo will be accepted for these concessions.
Feel free to park in the school parking lot, or on Pecan Brook and in the surrounding neighborhood.
The pedestrian gate on Pecan Brook will be open for entry/exit during the event.
We will be designating an on-campus location for bathroom usage, rather than bringing in port-o-potties.
Please note though: All children MUST have an adult with them to exit the Fun Run area as we are not permitted to have children roaming on the campus without adult supervision.
Email the Fun Run organizers here.