Morse Marathon - Oct 23, 2026

10/7/2026 1:24 pm

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

All kids in kindergarten through grade 5 participate in the Morse Marathon. There is a special event, the Morse Mini-Marathon, that's just for kids in preschool. Keep reading for all the details. 

Remember to have your child wear sneakers, comfortable clothing, and bring a full water bottle to school for their big event.

Morse Marathon (Kindergarten - Grade 5)

Date: Friday, October 23 (Rain date: Friday, October 30)

Time: 8:00 - 11:30 AM 

• 8:20-9:25 AM: Rooms B8, A4, C3, C2, E8, E3, E7, E2
• 9:25-10:30 AM: Rooms B6, B7, A6, C1, C4, E6, E5, D6, C6

Location: Magazine Beach Park, along the Charles River, across from school on the other side of Memorial Drive (see a map of the course)

 

Morse Mini-Marathon (CPP)

Date: Monday, October 26

Time: 8:30 - 10:30 AM 

• 8:30-9:15 AM: Rooms A1 and A5
• 9:15-10:30 AM: Rooms A2 and A3

Location: CitySprouts Garden along Granite Street

 

You are Invited!

All Morse families and friends of the Morse School are encouraged to come out and cheer for the kids! The event is so joyful, with music, fun warm-up exercises, and special guests hyping up the kiddos before the Marathon. And you won't want to miss the kids making their way around the course in every way they can imagine--running, walking, skipping, dancing, holding hands, singing, and cheering each other on. Stay for the whole event or drop by when you can. 

We also need about 35 volunteers to staff the event. Help students stay on the course, ensure water is available, and make sure kids avoid the inevitable giant mud puddles. Thank you!  

 

 

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).