The 2nd Annual Cincinnati Waldorf School Walk-A-Thon + 5K is on Friday, October 23, 2026 in The Bowl at CWS!

This year, we’re excited to add a new opportunity: students in 1st–12th grade can register to participate in a 5K, led by Ms. Wang’s CWS Running Club. The 5K will take place at the same time as the Walk-A-Thon and will follow a route off campus. The registration details for the 5K are outlined below.

The Walk-A-Thon + 5K is our largest student-led fundraiser, bringing our community together to build school spirit while raising vital funds. Each student is asked to raise $125, helping us reach our collective goal of $26,625.

Funds raised will directly support Outdoor Learning Spaces at Cincinnati Waldorf School, helping create beautiful, engaging places where students can learn, play, explore, and connect with nature every day.

Tuition covers approximately 85% of the actual costs required to operate our school, and we rely on the generosity of our community to help close this gap. Cincinnati Waldorf School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 31-0846773), and donations are 100% tax-deductible.

All students from Sunrise Kindergarten through 12th grade will take part in this fundraiser, and all families are welcome to attend, walk, run, cheer, and celebrate with us!

The Pep Rally will include a welcome, sponsor and community recognition, relay races, a Spirit Squad performance, and a DUNK TANK!

The first two classes that reach their class goal will have a chance to DUNK A TEACHER at the dunk tank at the Pep Rally! All classes that reach their class goal will have a pizza party on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

EVENT SCHEDULE for all students in Sunrise Kindergarten through 12th Grade

1:25 PM — Families arrive and find seats in The Bowl at CWS

1:40 PM — Pep Rally begins

2:15 PM — Walk-A-Thon + 5K begin

3:00 PM — Dismissal begins for students

5K Registration Details:

Students in 4th–12th grade may register and participate independently while staying with their designated pace group. Parents are responsible for registering their student(s) online before October 14.
Students in 1st–3rd grade may register and participate in the 5K only if their parent or guardian walks or runs with them for the entire route. Parents are responsible for registering their student(s) online before October 14.
The 5K registration fee is $25 per student. Parents/guardians accompanying a 1st–3rd grade student do not need to pay the registration fee.
Sunrise Kindergarten students will not participate in the 5K. They will enjoy their own Walk-A-Thon route in The Bowl, along with games and challenges led by Ms. Saren. Families are warmly invited and encouraged to join them!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Click here to register your child for the 5K

Thank you for supporting the Walk-A-Thon + 5K. Best of luck to all of the participating teams!

Cincinnati Waldorf School Walk-A-Thon + 5K Fundraiser

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