A Turkey Trot sounds like a little running and a lot of school spirit.

Double Peak’s budget adds another ingredient: six figures.

The San Marcos school’s sponsorship appeal asks businesses and families to support innovation, art and PTO programs. Its financial records give that request some useful context.

At its May 5, 2026, meeting, the PTO approved a 2026–27 budget projecting $115,000 in Fun Run income.

That’s projected revenue. It is not a total already collected.

The Numbers Have Their Own Finish Line

The May-approved plan also includes $12,800 in Fun Run expenses.

Subtract those expenses from projected income and the difference is $102,200. That is a calculation based on the budget, not a confirmed fundraising result.

The same annual plan allocates $119,000 to an Innovation TOSA line, $18,000 to an elementary art instructor and $1,100 to TK–5 art supplies.

Those entries document planned PTO support. They do not establish that Turkey Trot proceeds exclusively fund those programs or that the money has already been spent.

There is a historical benchmark.

In its 2025–26 fundraising wrap-up, the PTO reported $115,488 in Turkey Trot income. The minutes do not identify that amount as net profit.

Income, expenses and projections deserve separate lanes. Even at a Fun Run.

What’s Behind “Innovation”?

The school’s own webpages give the word some classroom substance.

Its Makerspace page describes a 30–40-minute Innovation Block involving engineering, technology and design thinking.

According to that description, classes work through two-week challenges, developing prototypes to address real-world or curricular problems.

The Innovation Lab page lists coding, robotics, circuitry, 3D printing and digital-learning activities.

That gives prospective supporters something specific to consider beyond promotional visibility: the activities the school describes students designing, building and exploring.

The pages do not independently confirm every student’s current schedule or identify purchases this year’s sponsorships will fund.

Ten Years Into the School’s Story

The California Department of Education records Double Peak’s opening date as August 31, 2016.

That makes 2026 its tenth-anniversary year—a useful moment to examine how community fundraising fits into the school’s educational ambitions.

Double Peak is at 111 San Elijo Road in San Marcos.

The linked campaign, “Sponsor The Turkey Trot Fun Run at Double Peak School,” identifies Double Peak Parent Teacher Organization as its organizer.

The supplied appeal names Tuesday, October 20, as the sponsorship deadline. Current prices, recognition benefits and cutoff details have not been independently confirmed through an accessible sponsorship package.

Prospective sponsors should check those terms directly with the PTO.

Look Beyond the Logo

The May budget offers a clear starting point: documented fundraising expectations and planned educational support.

The next question is equally practical. What will this year’s contributions actually help pay for?

That answer would connect the appeal with specific classroom spending—and give supporters something worth following after the run.

Questions you may have:

Who organizes the campaign?

The linked campaign identifies Double Peak Parent Teacher Organization.

What does the Fun Run budget project?

The May-approved plan lists $115,000 in income and $12,800 in expenses. Later revisions have not been verified.

Is October 20 race day?

The supplied announcement identifies it as a sponsorship deadline. It does not provide a race date.

What should sponsors verify?

Current prices, recognition benefits, artwork requirements and deadline details directly with the PTO.