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.

Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and community members, we raised over $12,000! 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 $14,000 Goal!

With a goal of raising $14,000, 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!

Sponsorship Levels:

• Blaze Champion – $2,000+: Our premier sponsors receive acknowledgement on all event materials including t shirts, social media acknowledgement across 2 platforms, special recognition throughout the day, logo placement in our Spring concert program book, acknowledgement on on our HSA website, as well as 4 bibs for runners and/or walkers from your organization!

• Trail Leader – $1,000+: Enjoy logo placement on event materials including t shirts, social media acknowledgement across 2 platforms, event-day mentions, acknowledgement on our HSA website, and 3 bibs for runners and/or walkers from your organization!

• Pathfinder – $500+: Your organization’s logo will be featured on all event materials including t-shirts, social media acknowledgement across 2 platforms, acknowledgement on our HSA website, and 1 bib for a runner or walker from your organization!.

• Torchbearer – $250+: Your organization’s name will be featured on event materials, including a listing on the event t-shirts and acknowledgment on our HSA website. Additionally, you’ll receive social media mentions on 2 platforms.

• Trail Supporter – $100+: Your organization’s name will appear in the event program and on the HSA website as a valued supporter of our school community.

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 donations (like cases of water, snacks, and coffee) and raffle item contributions to make this event extra special.

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!