Run to Read – September 25, 2022
Join School District 54 in supporting literacy and promoting health and fitness for the young and old by participating in the 18th 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 2022 to be held in person on Sept. 25, 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.
- Finisher medals for everyone
- T-shirts guaranteed if registered by September 2
- Chip-timing for the in-person 5K race
- Virtual options available
Location
Dirksen Elementary School
116 W. Beech Drive
Schaumburg, IL
Timeline
- 7 a.m. – Race day registration and packet pickup
- 7:30 a.m. – Mascot Race
- 8 a.m. – 100-yard and 400-yard races for children
- 9 a.m. – 5K (USATF certified IL-18019-WR) 5K Course Map
- 9:15 a.m. – 1-mile family walk – 1-Mile Course Map
- 10 a.m. – Medals presented in the Dirksen gym
T-shirts & 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 Sept. 2, 2022. Any registrations or orders received after Sept. 2 will be given Tshirts based on availability.
Packet Pickup
People who register by Sept. 19 may also pick up their registration packets from 2:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, and from 8 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. If you are picking up on Friday, please avoid school bus traffic to our Early Learning Center by parking in the far east lot in front of the 2-story administration building. Packet pickup also will be available the morning of the race starting at 7 a.m.
Sponsors/Donors
All proceeds from this event will be used to support literacy in District 54 by purchasing books for the libraries of new teachers, so that all students have access to a literature rich classroom. In addition, we are offering donors the opportunity to sponsor a child for the Run to Read or contribute to the District 54 Education Foundation Crisis Fund.
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.
Click on SPONSOR for more information about the various sponsorship opportunities available.
REGISTER NOW
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