Organized by the HSA board, members, and other volunteers, the Cook Wissahickon annual 5K event brings together our vibrant community for a day of fun, fitness, and family! This day is also made possible by donors, sponsors, and community organizations.

Why We Run: Supporting Our School and Students

Each year, dedicated parents and staff come together to organize the Cook-Wiss 5K, with all proceeds directly benefiting our school. The funds raised support a wide range of essential resources and programs, including teacher training, sporting equipment, library books, technology, and classroom supplies. Additionally, the 5K helps fund the beloved Cook-Wissahickon school musical, ensuring our students continue to have access to enriching extracurricular activities.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and community members, each year we raise over $10,000! Read about some of the projects we were able to fund here! These funds make a tangible difference in the lives of our students, and with your help, we can achieve even more this year.

Help Us Reach Our $10,000 Goal!

With a goal of raising $10,000, we rely on the generous support of community sponsors to make this event a success. We have a variety of sponsorship levels available this year!

All sponsors over $25 will be acknowledged on social media, our HSA website, and our newsletter to school families.

Sponsorship Levels:

• Trail Blazer - $50+: You will appear on 5K materials (but not on the shirt) and you will be listed in our musical program (if sponsorship received by March 1st).

• Trail Supporter – $100+: You will appear on 5K materials including your name on the 5K shirt and you will receive your name in a one-line text recognition in our musical program (if sponsorship received by March 1st)!

• Torchbearer – $250+: You will be featured on 5K materials including your name on the 5K shirt; you will receive a 1/4 page logo and advertisement in our musical program (if sponsorship received by March 1st); and you will be gifted one 5K race bib for a runner/walker from your organization!

• Pathfinder – $500+: You will be featured on 5K materials including your logo on the 5K shirt; you will receive a 1/2 page logo and advertisement in our musical program (if sponsorship received by March 1st); and you will be gifted2 bibs for runners/walkers from your organization!

• Trail Leader – $1,000+: Enjoy acknowledgement on 5K materials including your logo on the 5K shirt, recognition throughout the 5K, a full page logo and advertisement in our musical program (if sponsorship received by March 1st), and 3 bibs for runners/walkers from your organization!

• Blaze Champion – $2,000+: Our premier sponsors receive acknowledgement on 5K materials including your logo on the 5K shirt, special recognition throughout the 5K, a full page logo and advertisement on the inside cover of our musical program (if sponsorship received by March 1st), and 4 bibs for 5K runners/walkers!

Each level provides valuable visibility and engagement with our school community, helping to create an enriching environment for our students. We also welcome in-kind sponsorships (like cases of water, snacks, and coffee) and raffle item contributions to make this event extra special. If you are interested in providing an in-kind sponsorship and/or raffle item please email cookwisshsafundraiser@gmail.com.

Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School, a public school in the School District of Philadelphia, serves 412 students from Pre-K to 8th grade, with most families residing in the Roxborough area. This event provides a unique opportunity for sponsors to connect with our school community of approximately 300 families and reach over 100 participants from across Philadelphia, including both seasoned runners and novices.

By sponsoring our Trailblazer 5K, your brand will gain visibility with local families, professional and novice runners, and our dedicated volunteers from both the school and area universities. Your support directly benefits Cook-Wiss students, helping us fund school buses, library resources, and programs like our robotics club—creating lasting impact within our community.

Cook-Wissahickon HSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Tax EIN: 87-1127933

Thank you for helping our students blaze new trails in learning—together, we’ll reach our goal!