Burley Walkathon & Fitness Challenge - Friday, May 8, 2026

Spring is here, which means it’s time to gear up for one of our most anticipated traditions – the annual Burley Walkathon & Fitness Challenge!

What is the Walkathon & Fitness Challenge? 

This special event invites students, with support from their families, to create a personalized fundraising page and collect donations from friends, extended family, and neighbors. All of it leads up to a fun-filled day of outdoor fitness activities at school on Friday, May 8.

How does my student get started? 

Getting started is easy! Simply work with your child to create and share their fundraising page. It only takes a few minutes to personalize, and then you can send it to friends and family. Follow this step-by-step guide.

Are there prizes?

Yes!

• The top participating classes (one from K–4 and one from 5–8) will win a private pizza party during school at Chicago’s Pizza (thank you, Chicago’s Pizza!).
• Every student who creates and shares a fundraising page will also be eligible for additional prizes
• Stay tuned—more prize announcements are coming soon!

Every student who creates a fundraising page and receives at least one donation by end of day Monday, April 20 will earn a special prize!

What happens on May 8th?

• K–5th grade students will enjoy an exciting morning of games and fitness challenges led by 1000 Watts Sports at Burley.
• 6th–8th grade students who meet participation goals (at least 50% of students fundraising, with a minimum of 100 donations per grade) will earn a walk to Lake Michigan for a day of off-campus fun and camaraderie—a longtime student favorite!

Why is it important?

The Walkathon & Fitness Challenge is a cornerstone fundraiser for Friends of Burley and plays a vital role in supporting our school. It’s also the one event where students take the lead—building teamwork, promoting healthy activity, and strengthening our community.

Funds raised directly support programs and resources such as essential staffing, sustainability initiatives, technology, and more. Together, this is how we Raise It Up for Burley.