NCE Jog-A-Thon 2026
Safari Stampede
Run wild. Have fun. Make an impact.
Jog-A-Thon is our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Students run, walk, or move their way to make a difference for our school. It’s a day filled with energy, school spirit, and support from our entire NCE community.
Our goal this year is
$125,000
The Jog-A-Thon is NCE PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year and helps fund the programs, resources and experiences that make our school so special.
Three ways to participate
Students. Families. Businesses. Our community.
Student fundraising
Students can collect donations from family and friends to support our school.
Fundraising guide →Family fundraising
Families can contribute directly to support NCE and help us reach our goals.
Family sponsorships →Corporate fundraising
Local businesses and community partners can sponsor and make a big impact.
Corporate sponsorships →What your support funds
Funds raised through Jog-A-Thon help provide valuable programs, resources, and experiences for every student at Newport Coast Elementary, including:
Academic enrichment
STEAM Night
CORE at recess
Campus improvements & garden program
Coyote Store & HOWL reward system
Class Act & Pacific Symphony
Art Masters program
Teacher classroom supplies
Reflections Art Contest
Battle of the Books & Book Fair
Assembly speakers
Teacher / Staff Appreciation
From Pre-school to 6th grade, every student plays a part. Together, we build a stronger school community and create lasting opportunities for all Coyotes.
Student fundraising guide
Two steps to get going
Haven’t created an account yet?
Start here. Your myncepta.com account gives you access to your child’s Jog-A-Thon fundraiser and so much more.
Already have an account?
You’re a step ahead — skip straight to Step 2 and start fundraising.
Important
If you created an account but did not confirm your email AND add your student(s), your student’s fundraiser will not appear. Please complete both steps to finish registration.
Start fundraising
Once your account is set up and your student(s) are added, follow these steps:
One account. More than fundraising.
Your myncepta.com account is also your family’s NCE PTA hub for school and PTA notifications, upcoming events, classroom information, sign-ups and more.
Weekly Safari Missions
Reach your fundraising goals and earn raffle entries.
Week 1
Raise $50
1 raffle entry
Week 2
Raise $100
2 raffle entries
Week 3
Raise $150
3 raffle entries
Week 4
Raise $250
5 raffle entries
Class challenge
Classes with 100% participation get a milk and cookies party
Let’s get every Coyote involved.
*Participation = Creating their personalized page + sharing their fundraising page.
Our goal is 100% participation—not a specific dollar amount. If donating isn’t possible, personalizing and sharing your student’s page is a meaningful way to support our school.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Day of guide
Parking & arrival
- We highly encourage walking or parking offsite.
- Otherwise, visitors may park along the right-hand lane of Loop Road.
- No parking in the school lot, including along the drop-off lane. The parking spaces and drop-off lane are for staff parking and brief loading and unloading.
Event flow
The Opening Ceremony will be on the blacktop with all classes/grades at 8:35 AM. After the ceremony, classes will be dismissed back to class and will return to the field during their grade track time. When each class arrives at the field, they will move through the Safari Stampede experience:
Safari Snapshot
Classes will walk up to the photo op and take a class photo.
Wild Warm-Up (Core Kids)
Fun, active warm-up games led by our partners at CORE to get students ready to run!
Stampede Track
Students run for 10 minutes! Kids/classes can individually count laps for their personal best goals.
Safari Snack Shack
Students enjoy a Dippin’ Dots treat after their run. Parents may join their students at the Safari Snack Shack.
Parents & visitors
- Parents/visitors do not need to check into the office as a visitor to the field, unless signed up to volunteer.
- Teachers and room parents will guide students to/from the field.
- Parents may not run with students. There is a designated area for parents to cheer around the track.
- No pets allowed on campus.
Student Schedule
Times are tentative and subject to change. Please check final Jog-A-Thon communications closer to the event.
What students should wear & bring
Wear
Provided to students
Jog-A-Thon t-shirt
Jog-A-Thon hat
Comfortable running shoes
Bring
From home
Refillable water bottle
Sunscreen
Pictures & social media
- To protect our NCE families, please only post pictures of your own child and/or students who have parent permission to be photographed.
- If you approve for your photos to be featured on NCE PTA social media, please tag @nceptacoyotes on Instagram and this will indicate your approval to re-post.
NCE Comics
The Safari Stampede comic book
Open the comic below and flip through the pages without leaving our website.
If the reader does not appear on your device, open the comic in a new tab.
Questions?
For general questions or the latest updates, visit www.myncepta.com/jogathon2026 .
You can also reach out to Paige Viloria, VP Ways & Means.
