Run to Read
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2026 Run to Read - District 54 Education Foundation
The District 54 Education Foundation hosts the 22nd annual Run to Read on September 20, 2026, at Dirksen School in Schaumburg, Illinois. The event includes a combination of road running and walk options together with a set of children’s races. It is organized to raise funds that will be used to support programs for students from financially struggling families.
The event includes these distances and event types:
- 5K run/walk
- 1 mile walk
- 100 meter and 400 meter dashes for children
- Combination entries that pair a child dash with a 1 mile or 5K
Registration and participation details are reflected in tiered fees for different entries. Typical entry fees listed by the organizer are $5 for child races, $25 for adult races, and a $10 option to receive a T-shirt without participating in a race.
All funds raised in 2026 will be used to support programs that meet basic needs for District 54 students and their families. Sponsorship examples provided by the organizer include a $10 donation to sponsor one student, $20 to sponsor two students, and $100 to sponsor ten students. Donations are tax-deductible; mailed donations may be sent to Run to Read, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
