Panther Dash 2026
- Date Wed 30th September 2026
- Time 9:30AM CDT
- Location Palatine, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fundraising at the Panther Dash 2026! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in Palatine, Cook, as the Paddock PTA hosts its biggest event of the year. This spirited obstacle course event aims to raise $20,000 to support a variety of school programs and activities that benefit our students throughout the year. The fundraising period kicks off on September 16 and runs until September 29, during which donations can be made online.
Join us for a day filled with energy and community spirit as students navigate the thrilling Panther Dash Obstacle Course! Each participant will receive a free Paddock sweatband, and there are fantastic prizes for the top fundraisers, including an Apple iPad and Kindle Paperwhite. With your generous support, we can continue to enhance our school environment and create memorable experiences for our students. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of our children while having a blast—let’s dash together for a great cause!
Join us for a day filled with energy and community spirit as students navigate the thrilling Panther Dash Obstacle Course! Each participant will receive a free Paddock sweatband, and there are fantastic prizes for the top fundraisers, including an Apple iPad and Kindle Paperwhite. With your generous support, we can continue to enhance our school environment and create memorable experiences for our students. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of our children while having a blast—let’s dash together for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
PADDOCK COMMUNITY! IT'S TIME FOR THE PANTHER DASH!
GOAL: $20,000.00
FUNDRAISING PERIOD: Wednesday, September 16 - Tuesday, September 29
PANTHER DASH OBSTACLE COURSE: Wednesday, September 30
Panther Dash is Paddock PTA's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year with donations accepted online from Wednesday, September 16 through Tuesday, September 29. The fundraising campaign will culminate with the Panther Dash Obstacle Course and a schoolwide celebration assembly during school on September 30. Our goal is to raise $20,000 this year which equates to just under $45 per student. Every donation makes a BIG impact!
_PANTHER DASH PROVIDES MORE THAN 75% OF PADDOCK PTA'S FUNDING FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR._
Your donations help pay help make things like Back to School Picnic, Community Cares, Panther Fest, Family Reading Night, Healthy Minds, Assemblies, Teacher Appreciation Week, and much more possible!
_YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE._
In previous years we've been able to fund new playground equipment, soccer goals, school signage, teacher grants, an outdoor learning space, and so much more!
_*Every student that registers will receive free Paddock sweatband on Dash day._
PRIZES FOR TOP FUNDRAISERS:
* 1ST PLACE: APPLE IPAD
* 2ND PLACE: Nex Playground
* 3RD PLACE: Kindle Paperwhite
* TOP STUDENT FUNDRAISER FROM EACH GRADE: SLIME Mr. Christ
FULL CLASS PRIZES:
* TOP FUNDRAISING CLASS: Movie Day
* TOP FUNDRAISING CLASS PER GRADE: Extra Recess
* ANY CLASS WITH 50% FUNDRAISING PARTICIPATION: Choice Day
REGISTER [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/212170/BecomeFundraiser] YOUR STUDENT'S FUNDRAISING PAGE AND DONATE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/IL/Palatine/PantherDash2026] TODAY! STUDENTS THAT RAISE ANY AMOUNT WILL EARN A CHANCE AT ADDITIONAL PRIZES (EVERY $50 RAISED EARNS ADDITIONAL CHANCES AT WINNING) :
* Police car ride to school
* Chromebook keyboard cover
* Wireless mouse
* Coin for book vending machine
* Bus dismissal announcement
* Extra PE class
* Lunch with Mr. Christ
* Water bottles
* World Cup soccer balls
* Games
* Paint-Your-Own kits
* Squishies
* PLUS MORE!
THANK YOU for supporting the Paddock PTA!
We'd also like to give a HUGE thank to our sponsor, WOODFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS. [https://woodfieldfa.com/]
GOAL: $20,000.00
FUNDRAISING PERIOD: Wednesday, September 16 - Tuesday, September 29
PANTHER DASH OBSTACLE COURSE: Wednesday, September 30
Panther Dash is Paddock PTA's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year with donations accepted online from Wednesday, September 16 through Tuesday, September 29. The fundraising campaign will culminate with the Panther Dash Obstacle Course and a schoolwide celebration assembly during school on September 30. Our goal is to raise $20,000 this year which equates to just under $45 per student. Every donation makes a BIG impact!
_PANTHER DASH PROVIDES MORE THAN 75% OF PADDOCK PTA'S FUNDING FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR._
Your donations help pay help make things like Back to School Picnic, Community Cares, Panther Fest, Family Reading Night, Healthy Minds, Assemblies, Teacher Appreciation Week, and much more possible!
_YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE._
In previous years we've been able to fund new playground equipment, soccer goals, school signage, teacher grants, an outdoor learning space, and so much more!
_*Every student that registers will receive free Paddock sweatband on Dash day._
PRIZES FOR TOP FUNDRAISERS:
* 1ST PLACE: APPLE IPAD
* 2ND PLACE: Nex Playground
* 3RD PLACE: Kindle Paperwhite
* TOP STUDENT FUNDRAISER FROM EACH GRADE: SLIME Mr. Christ
FULL CLASS PRIZES:
* TOP FUNDRAISING CLASS: Movie Day
* TOP FUNDRAISING CLASS PER GRADE: Extra Recess
* ANY CLASS WITH 50% FUNDRAISING PARTICIPATION: Choice Day
REGISTER [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/212170/BecomeFundraiser] YOUR STUDENT'S FUNDRAISING PAGE AND DONATE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/IL/Palatine/PantherDash2026] TODAY! STUDENTS THAT RAISE ANY AMOUNT WILL EARN A CHANCE AT ADDITIONAL PRIZES (EVERY $50 RAISED EARNS ADDITIONAL CHANCES AT WINNING) :
* Police car ride to school
* Chromebook keyboard cover
* Wireless mouse
* Coin for book vending machine
* Bus dismissal announcement
* Extra PE class
* Lunch with Mr. Christ
* Water bottles
* World Cup soccer balls
* Games
* Paint-Your-Own kits
* Squishies
* PLUS MORE!
THANK YOU for supporting the Paddock PTA!
We'd also like to give a HUGE thank to our sponsor, WOODFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS. [https://woodfieldfa.com/]
Races
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Panther Dash 2026
Wed 30th September 2026 (9:30AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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