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2023 D54 Run to Read

Sun September 17, 2023 Schaumburg, IL 60193 US Directions

Events

100 or 400 Meter Dash - Child

8:00AM CDT - 9:00AM CDT
Open to ages 11 and under.

1 Mile - Child

9:15AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT
Open to ages 17 and under.

5K - Child

9:00AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT
Open to ages 17 and under.

Child 100 or 400 Dash & 1 Mile Walk (select this to do both)

8:00AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT
Open to ages 17 and under.

Child 100 or 400 Dash & 5K (select this to do both)

8:00AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT
Open to ages 17 and under.

1 Mile - Adult

9:15AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT
Open to ages 18+.

5K - Adult

9:00AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT
Open to ages 18+.

Description

Join School District 54 in supporting literacy and promoting health and fitness for the young and old by participating in the 19th annual Run to Read. All proceeds for the event will be used to support literacy in School District 54 by purchasing books for the classrooms of new teachers. We are currently planning the Run to Read 2023 to be held in person on Sept. 17, starting and ending at Dirksen School in Schaumburg. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. You are also welcome to participate virtually by walking or running any distance during race weekend.

In addition to participating, please consider making a monetary donation to the D54 Foundation’s Crisis Fund, which provides groceries, gas and other essential items for families experiencing financial hardships or troubled situations. 

Not a runner? With a $10 donation, you can sponsor a D54 student whose family cannot afford to participate in this race. For $20, you can sponsor 2 children. For $100 you can sponsor 10. You get the idea. 

Click on DONATE to Sponsor a Child or make an online donation. You can also mail a donation to Run to Read, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194. don't forget all donations are tax-deductible.

Click on SPONSOR for more information about the various sponsorship opportunities available. 

Don't forget to take a photo and tag us on social, or use the hashtag #54Run2Read.

Place

116 W. Beech Drive
Schaumburg, IL US 60193

Tshirts & Medals

Every registrant will receive a Tshirt and a finisher's medal. To guarantee you receive a Tshirt in your preferred size, make sure to register by August 27, 2023. Any registrations or orders received after August 27 will be given Tshirts based on availability. If you are unable to pick up your packet, or plan to participate in the virtual Run to Read, we will send the Tshirts and medals to your District 54 school.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://sd54.org/runtoread.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

Directions

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