Run to Read

District 54 is looking forward to the 2013 Run to Read, which will be held Sept. 22 at Dirksen School.

Registration

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Sponsorships

The Run to Read is already looking for sponsors for our 2013 race, as well as donors who can contribute prizes for our drawing or goody bags. Thank you to our Title Sponsor – the Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs. For more information, check out our Run to Read sponsor letter and form 2013.

Costs

All participants who register by Sept. 5 will be guaranteed to receive a short-sleeve T-shirt and a goody bag. Registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 5. All participants are also encouraged to donate new or gently used children’s books.

Age	Cost by 9/5/13
junior high age and younger	$5
high school	$15
19-59 years	$25
60 years and up	$15
Family Walk Rate – one price for up to 8 members of an immediate family (2 parents and 6 kids)	$50

Time

7-8:30 a.m.	Race-day registration and packet pick-up in the school gym. You must register for the 5K by 8 a.m.
7:50 a.m.	Warm-up for kids’ races at the starting line
8 a.m.	100-yard dash starts for children in 1st grade and under
8:15 a.m.	400-yard dash starts for children in 6th grade and under
8:30 a.m.	5K starts
8:45 a.m.	Family fun walk starts
9:40 a.m.	5K award ceremony and drawing in the gym

Course/Times

The 5K (3.1 mile) run takes place on a USATF-certified course (IL-11143-JW) over mostly flat roads. The start and finish are at Dirksen School. Split times will be called out at the 1-, 2- and 3-mile marks. A digital clock will be at the finish line. ABSOLUTELY NO bicycles, skates, scooters, wheeled vehicles or pets are allowed on the 5K run. Strollers will be allowed on the walk and run this year. We revised the 5K course in 2012. Click here for the Run to Read 5K Route. The routes are also available on Map My Run. Click here for the walk course. Click here for the 5K course.

Directions and Parking

Dirksen School is located at 116 W. Beech Drive in Schaumburg. From Interstate 90 exit at Roselle Road south, go past Schaumburg Road. Turn right on Beech Drive. Free parking is available behind the school in the Town Square parking lot (corner of Schaumburg and Roselle roads).

Packet Pickup

Race day packet pickup and registration will be held in the Dirksen School gym, 16 Beech Drive in Schaumburg. Participants who registered by Sept. 18 will also be able to pick up their packets from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Dick Pond Athletics, 927 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg. Thank you to Dick Pond for hosting.

Water Stations/Restrooms

There will be a water station in the gym and another on the course. Restrooms will be available in the school.

Awards (5K only)

Awards will be presented at 9:40 a.m. in the Dirksen gym to the top male and female winner and the top 3 men and women in each of these age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. All children in the sprint races and 5K will receive a medal at the finish line. 5K winners may pick up their medal at the District Office (between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday) if they choose not to stay for the ceremony. Race results will be posted on this site.

Drawing

All participants will receive a free drawing ticket in their goody bags, for a chance to win great prizes. You must be present at the awards ceremony to win.

Special Needs

We welcome all individuals with special needs. Please contact the race director in advance if you require special accommodations.

Refund Policy

As there are expenses we incur regardless of whether people race, refunds will not be granted. However, if you register, but don’t attend the race, you may contact the race director by Oct. 4 to pick up your goody bag and T-shirt.

Photo Permission

Photos will be taken of participants and may be used in District 54 printed materials and/or on the website to promote the Run to Read. Participants who do not want their picture used, must contact race director Terri McHugh at (847) 357-5028 or TerriMcHugh@sd54.org.