Fundraising Perks
Earn awesome perks as a Children’s Champion fundraiser while helping change kid’s lives. There is no minimum fundraising requirement, but we want to show our appreciation for your efforts as you achieve your fundraising goals. Below is the list of incentives, levels and deadlines. Don't forget you can fundraise as a Children's Champion and receive perks regardless of race participation.
All Children’s Champions are eligible to earn benefits at various fundraising levels.*
| Amount Raised* | Perk | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| $75 | Personalized Honor Sign Along Course at Mile 8 | 9.30.2025 |
| $150 | Children's Champion Event Day T-Shirt Must be picked up at the Children's Champions Booth at the Marathon Expo | 10.19.2025 |
| $250 | Children's Champion Item One (1) Children's Champion Wristband for access to the Children’s Champion Tent One (1) guest wristband for access to the Children’s Champion Tent Includes private gear check, restrooms, Start/Finish private viewing area, breakfast and lunch | 10.19.2025 |
| $500 | Children's ChampionItem One (1) Children's Champion Wristband for access to the Children’s Champion Tent One additional wristband for a total of two (2) guest wristbands for access to the Children’s Champion Tent Includes private gear check, restrooms, Start/Finish private viewing area, breakfast and lunch | 10.19.2025 |
| $1,000 | Children's Champion Hooded Sweatshirt Custom Medal Engraving Corral B Assignment (optional) Must request change of corral at the Marathon Expo Booth | 10.19.2025 |
| $2,500 | Children's Champion Item Columbus Running Company Coupon | 10.19.2025 |
| $5,000 | Children's Champion Item Invitation to Nationwide Children's Hospital Giving Circles Events in 2026 | 10.19.2025 |
| $10,000 | A Butterfly Wagon donated in your honor Personal Tour of Nationwide Children's Hospital Recognition in Hospital communications | 10.19.2025 |
*All incentives are cumulative and earned on an individual basis.
