Activity-Tracked Fundraising

The only fundraiser that proves they actually did it

GPS verification, step counting, and Strava/Fitbit sync. Donors pledge per mile, per lap, per page. Participants track with their phone. We verify activity, catch spoofed data, and collect payment automatically.

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Walk-a-thon

Per-lap or per-mile pledges for walk events.

Run-a-thon

Track distance or laps for running events.

Swim-a-thon

Count laps in the pool, collect per-lap pledges.

Read-a-thon

Log pages or minutes read over a set period.

Math-a-thon

Pledge per problem solved in math challenges.

Dance-a-thon

Per-song or per-hour pledges for dance events.

Bike-a-thon

Track miles pedaled, collect per-mile pledges.

Jump-a-thon

Count jumps or minutes for jump rope events.

Climb-a-thon

Track elevation or routes for climbing events.

Spell-a-thon

Pledge per word spelled correctly.

Paddle-a-thon

Per-mile pledges for kayak or canoe events.

Anything-a-thon

Define your own unit and track anything.

Four ways to track activity

GPS distance tracking. Participant opens a web page on their phone. GPS tracks their route in real time. Distance calculated from coordinates. Speed-validated to catch cheaters.
Step counter. Opt-in motion sensor step detection using the phone's accelerometer. Works on iPhone and Android. No app download - just a web page.
Manual log. For read-a-thons, study-a-thons, math-a-thons. Students log pages, minutes, or counts daily on their phone. Donors pledge per unit. Same honor-system tracking as paper read-a-thons, just digital.
Strava and Fitbit sync. Participants connect their existing fitness tracker. Swim laps from Apple Watch, run distance from Garmin, daily steps from Fitbit - imported automatically.
Manual entry. Always available as a fallback. Participants or admins enter units completed. Works for any activity type.

Strava and Fitbit connect directly. Apple Watch, Garmin, and COROS sync to ScanRaise via Strava.

All activity tracking is opt-in. Participants choose whether to use GPS, step counting, or manual entry.

See it on a phone

This is exactly what participants see. Try the interactive demo →

Maplebrook Elementary PTA
Sarah M.
Walk-a-thon 2026
📍
Tracking: GPS Distance
Start Tracking
Start
Recording
1.24
miles
12:34
Excellent GPS
📷 Photo Check-in
Stop
Track

Activity Complete!

Miles1.24
Duration12:34
GPS points87
Photos2
ModeGPS
Submit Activity
Results

Activity Submitted!

1.24 miles recorded

Total: 3.54 miles

Verified
Verified

How it works

Create a campaign and pick your unit - miles, laps, pages, problems, minutes, or anything custom.
Donors visit the fundraiser's page and pledge per unit ("$2 per mile") or donate a flat amount.
Participants open the tracker on their phone. GPS, step counter, or timer starts tracking automatically.
Activity is verified server-side: speed analysis, GPS spoofing detection, photo check-ins. Flagged if suspicious.
Admin clicks "Calculate" and "Collect." Every pledger gets an email with their total and a payment link. Done.

What donors see

Donors choose flat donation or per-unit pledge. Both on the same page.

Maplebrook Elementary PTA
Sarah M.
Walk-a-thon 2026
Flat Donation
Pledge Per Mile
$
2.00
per mile
Maximum total (optional)
50
Your name
Grandma Rose
Email (required)
grandma@email.com
After the event, you'll receive an email with a payment link based on miles completed.
Make Pledge
Pledge Tab

Pledge Confirmed!

You pledged $2.00 per mile (max $50.00) to support Sarah M.

After the event, you'll get an email with a payment link.

Confirmation sent to grandma@email.com

Confirmed

Anti-cheat built in

Speed validation. GPS data is analyzed for impossible speeds. Walking is 2-4 mph. Driving is 15+. We flag anything suspicious.
Photo check-ins. GPS-stamped photos prove the participant was actually at the location. Prompted every 10 minutes or taken manually.
GPS spoofing detection. We check for impossible teleportation, perfectly straight paths, and identical accuracy values that indicate fake GPS data.
Admin review. Every submission shows verified/suspicious/unverified status. Admins can view GPS maps, photo galleries, and override any flag.

What admins see

Real-time dashboard with GPS maps, verification badges, and one-click collection.

scanraise.com/admin-athon?campaign=walk-a-thon-2026
47.3
Total Miles
12
Pledges
$94
Calculated
$47
Collected
FundraiserMilesSourceStatus
Sarah M.3.54gpsverified
Jake R.2.10stravaverified
Emma L.5.20gpssuspicious
Coach A.1.80adminadmin_logged
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Strava and Fitbit connect directly. Apple Watch, Garmin, and COROS sync via Strava.

Strava
Fitbit
Apple Watch
Garmin
COROS

Samsung, Polar, Suunto also sync via Strava.

All activity tracking is opt-in. Participants always have the choice of manual entry.

Where ScanRaise fits

ScanRaise Typical fundraising platforms
Platform fee2.5% flatVaries widely, from tip-based to 20%+
Printable per-person QR cardsYesRarely included
Per-person trackingYesVaries
Events, merch, auctions, rafflesAll includedUsually separate tools
App requiredNoSome require an app

Based on public information. Feature sets on other platforms change, please verify on their own sites.

What people run with ScanRaise athons

School walkathon with GPS verification

Students walk laps around the school or neighborhood. GPS tracks their distance in real time. Donors pledge $2 per mile. Anti-cheat catches anyone who drove instead of walked. Payment links sent automatically after the event.

Swim-a-thon with smartwatch sync

Swimmers wear Apple Watch or Garmin in the pool. After swimming, they sync to Strava. ScanRaise imports laps and distance automatically. No more volunteers with clipboards counting laps by hand.

Classroom read-a-thon with per-page pledges

Students log pages or minutes read each day on their phone. Donors pledge per page or per minute. Teachers see a daily leaderboard, parents sign off the same way they would on a paper log.

Corporate step challenge

A company sets up a campaign. Employees connect Fitbit or Strava. The company pledges $1 per mile walked collectively. Live leaderboard tracks team vs team. The charity gets a check based on verified activity.

Math-a-thon or spell-a-thon

Students complete problems or spelling words. Donors pledge per problem solved. Students enter their count and teachers can review.

Dance-a-thon or jump rope challenge

Participants dance or jump for a set time. Step counter or timer tracks the activity. Photo check-ins prove they were there. Donors pledge per minute or per jump.

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Create your campaign in 2 minutes. Pick your unit. Start tracking.

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