The Insurance Committee is pleased to partner with the Naperville Education Foundation and TEAM NEF! Aligning with the district's commitment to health and wellbeing, the Insurance Committee has pledged to contribute to the registration fee for any staff that participates in the race. 

For those runners and walkers who partake and complete the race, and meet the fundraising goals set forth by NEF, the Insurance Committee will reimburse $55 for the half marathon, $40 for the 10K and $23 for the 5K.

Students, teachers, staff, parents and community members can run or walk with TEAM NEF for Naperville Central or Naperville North and double your community impact! NCHS and NNHS allow half the funds you raise to go to the school-based team, activity, department or club of your choice, and the other half supports students in need, teachers with great ideas, and student opportunities through NEF's district-wide programs. It's a win-win!

Spread the word! The more runners, walkers - or donors - you have, the bigger impact for your group! After the race, NEF will ask what school-based team, department, club or activity you'd like your funds to support. 

Race Details

Need information about the race? Updates, FAQ and more available at the Endeavor Health Naperville Half Marathon, 10K and 5K's website at www.runnaperville.com.

Training

Training on your own? These training plans can help!

• 5K Training (Couch to 5k)
• Half Marathon Training (Follow the link and look at the tabs at the bottom of the document for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced training plans)

TEAM NEF Member Commitment

TEAM NEF is a fundraising event in support of the Naperville Education Foundation, your favorite Naperville 203 school, and the students of Naperville 203. 

Team members understand that NEF counts on each runners' fundraising commitment and incurs costs for each TEAM NEF member. TEAM NEF raises funds and awareness for NEF.

Event date: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Fundraising Information 

Online, cash or check donations

Donors can contribute online through your page, or via cash or checks that you deliver to the NEF office at 203 W. Hillside. Checks should be made payable to NEF or Naperville Education Foundation. Drop them off in an envelope clearly marked with your name. We will update your online fundraising page to reflect the donations within 2 weeks. 

Donors can mail checks directly to: NEF, 203 W. Hillside, Naperville, IL 60540.

Running with a family member? 

You can use a single fundraising page for your family's fundraising if you are all running to support the same school. 

When you register each family member, Qgiv will automatically create a fundraising page for each person. However, you can choose to use only one of those pages as your primary fundraising page for all family members who are running for the same school. Email nef@naperville203.org to let the office know you are sharing your page, and remember to set your fundraising goal to the appropriate amount.

Tips for fundraising

• Add a picture and personal note on your fundraising page
• Set a goal higher than $203. Higher goals can inspire more donations, and you only need to raise your fundraising minimum even if you set a higher personal goal on your fundraising page. 
• Share your link through email or social media with friends, family or colleagues.

Matching Gifts

Many companies offer matching funds for employee donations. Paperwork, if needed, can be sent to the NEF office at nef@naperville203.org or 203 W. Hillside, Naperville, IL 60540. 

You can mark a potential matching gift when donating online (remember to request the matching gift through your company), or you can email nef@naperville203.org if a matching gift is on its way. We will credit your fundraising once the funds are received. If possible, include a screenshot or receipt showing the pending matching gift. Depending on the company, the matching gift can take months to arrive at the office. 

Connect with us! 

Stay up-to-date on all things TEAM NEF by following us on social media, and tagging us as you post about your training or fundraising efforts with #goteamnef. 

Join the private TEAM NEF Facebook group and receive updates on important dates, fundraising, and to connect with one another! 

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