Morse Marathon - Oct 23, 2026

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10th Annual Morse Marathon!

 

The Morse Marathon is an annual school-wide fun run/walk that brings together Morse students, staff, and families for a joyful event centered on fitness, school spirit, and community. This year we're marking a milestone: the 10th anniversary of the Morse Marathon!   

The Morse Marathon is also the biggest annual fundraiser for Friends of the Morse School, a caregiver-led organization that supports students, teachers, staff, and the wider Morse community throughout the year. Every lap, cheer, and donation helps make Morse an even more special place to learn and grow. 

Donating is optional. All Morse students participate in the Marathon, and all families are encouraged to come out and cheer for the kids.    

Keep reading for event and fundraiser details. 

If you could use a burst of joy, check out our Instagram reel from last year’s Morse Marathon. 

 

Event Details

More details will be coming soon. Stay tuned for updates. 

 

Morse Marathon (Kindergarten - Grade 5)

When: Friday, October 23, 8:00 - 11:30 AM (Rain date: Friday, October 30)

Where: Magazine Beach Park, along the Charles River, across from school on the other side of Memorial Drive

 

Morse Mini-Marathon (CPP)

When: Monday, October 26

 

 

Fundraiser Details

Our goal for the Morse Marathon fundraiser is to raise $12,000. In past years, we’ve raised more than $10,000 through this fundraiser, and every dollar goes back to the Morse School community. Let’s make this our biggest fundraiser ever–we can do this together! Whether $5 or $500, $10 or $1,000, every bit helps. 

 

All proceeds go to Friends of the Morse School to pay for things like:

• Snacks, drinks, and supplies for community-building events hosted by Classroom Connectors 
• Field trip costs for entire classrooms or grade levels
• Childcare and pizza for kids during Back-to-School Night and other events for caregivers
• Food, gifts, and supplies for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
• Special requests from teachers
• Bounce houses and DJs for school-wide events
• Family support
• School beautification initiatives
• And much more

How to Donate

• Cash and checks can be dropped at the Morse School front office. Please make checks payable to Friends of the Morse School.
• Credit cards donations can be made online.  

Please note: Online donation platforms often charge a 3-5% fee to process each transaction. Our platform doesn't charge a fee per transaction, but invites donors to add an optional tip to cover the processing fees. The tip is optional. You can choose the tip amount, including $0.

 

 

Want to stay up-to-date with FMS events and activities?

• Contact us: hello@friendsofmorse.org

• Social media: @FriendsOfTheMorseSchool on Facebook and Instagram

• Email list sign up

• Calendar

 

Signing up is free and we don't collect dues; all donations are optional and appreciated. Our website and emails are available in any language supported by Google Translate. We send emails just once a week (usually).