The January 2026 Peer-to-Peer Roundup is here, and we’re kicking off the year by featuring organizations that are building momentum through mission-driven peer-to-peer fundraising events. From run and walks that fuel critical medical research to community campaigns supporting food access and epilepsy services, these events show how strong storytelling and clear fundraising resources help participants feel confident, connected, and motivated to give.
January 2026 Peer-to-Peer Examples
Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston
Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston is part of the Race to Cure Sarcoma (RTCS) series—one of the leading run/walk efforts in the U.S. dedicated to raising awareness and research funds for sarcoma. Their event experience is a great example of how a strong peer-to-peer fundraiser can set participants up for success with clear expectations, detailed guidance, and a polished event website that keeps supporters focused on the mission.
How They’re Using GiveSignup:
- Created a beautiful event page using Website V2 that matches their branding, highlights their fundraisers with a leaderboard and donation thermometer.
- Incredibly organized menu bar that includes dropdown menus with information about the event, how to get involved by volunteering or sponsoring the event, team captain information, and more!
- Incorporated the FAQ component in their comprehensive fundraiser instructions.
Manna on Main Street Race to End Hunger
Manna on Main Street is doing important, year-round work to ensure neighbors in the North Penn region have access to food and support when they need it most. Their Race to End Hunger brings that mission front and center, pairing a community-driven fundraising event with messaging that clearly explains who they serve, why it matters, and how participants can stay motivated through fundraising incentives along the way.
How They’re Using GiveSignup:
- Added custom pages to the menu to highlight their community impact and fundraising incentives.
- Included a photo album from the previous year’s event, highlighting the great moments and creating excitement for next year.
Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5K Baton Rouge
Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5K supports Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana, the oldest epilepsy organization in the state, serving communities across Louisiana through education, advocacy, and direct services. This event does a great job connecting participants to the cause while making it easy for teams and fundraisers to get organized—showing how the right resources can help supporters feel confident as they fundraise and rally their communities.
How They’re Using GiveSignup:
- Built excitement by including a countdown clock at the top of their event page.
- Added a PDF component that links out to the team captain resource guide for fundraising.
- Used a system page to highlight their many volunteer opportunities leading up to the event and event day.
2025 Product Recap
In 2025, GiveSignup continued to invest in tools that make peer-to-peer fundraising easier to manage, more motivating for fundraisers, and more powerful for organizations. Product updates focused on improving self-serve fundraiser capabilities, increasing visibility into fundraiser performance with better data, and strengthening communication between fundraisers, teams, and donors. Read the full blog to learn what key fundraising features were released last year.