Activity-Tracked Fundraising

The only fundraiser that proves they actually did it

GPS tracking, step counting, verified screen time, and Strava sync. Donors pledge per mile, per lap, per page. Participants track with their phone. We verify everything 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.

Anything-a-thon

Define your own unit and track anything.

Five 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.
Verified timer. For read-a-thons and study sessions. Tracks active screen time and pauses when they switch apps. Proves they were actually reading.
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.

See it on a phone

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

Greenwood 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 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.

Greenwood 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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Connects to the devices they already own

Strava
Fitbit
Apple Watch
Garmin
COROS

Samsung, Polar, Suunto — all sync via Strava too

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

How ScanRaise compares for athons

ScanRaise 99Pledges Read-a-thon.com Snap! Raise
Platform fee 2.5% 3.49% + $0.49 7% 20%
GPS tracking Yes No No No
Step counter Yes No No No
Strava / Fitbit sync Yes No No No
Anti-cheat verification Yes No No No
Photo check-ins Yes No No No
Swim-a-thon support Yes (via Strava) No No No
Auctions / raffles / events All included No No No
App required No app No No Yes

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 verified timer

Students track reading time on their phone or tablet. The verified timer tracks active screen time — it pauses when they switch to YouTube. Teachers see exactly who read and for how long.

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. Verified timer proves engagement time. Donors pledge per problem solved. Students enter their count, timer data verifies they put in the time.

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.

Ready to run an athon?

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

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