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August 22, 2023

SCHOOL DISTRICT 54 RUN TO READ – SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Sign up today!

School District 54 is excited to host its 19th annual Run to Read – an event with something for everyone:

  • Sign up your children to do the 100 or 400 yard dash at 8 a.m.,
  • Register your family for the 1-mile walk at 9:15 a.m., or
  • Sign up anyone to complete the 5K run/walk at 9 a.m.

The event will take place again this year at Dirksen Elementary School, 116 W. Beech Drive in Schaumburg, on Sunday, Sept. 17. You are also welcome to participate virtually by walking or running any distance of your choice during race weekend.

REGISTER NOW!

T-shirts & Medals

Every registrant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. are ordering T-shirts on August 28, so sign up by August 27 in order to be guaranteed a T-shirt in your preferred size. To thank you for registering early, we also offer a $5 discount to everyone registering by that date. Registrations received after August 27 will be given T-shirts based on availability.

Donations

Not a runner? With a $10 donation, you can sponsor a District 54 student who cannot afford to participate in the race.  You can also make a donation to the race. All proceeds from the event will be used to support literacy by purchasing books for the libraries of new teachers, so that all students have access to a classroom filled with literature. To donate, visit our race website.

Race Information

For more information, visit sd54.org/runtoread or email us at [email protected]