Run to Read
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Run to Read : District 54 Education Foundation
Run to Read is the District 54 Education Foundation's 22nd annual in-person event on September 20, held at Dirksen School in Schaumburg, Illinois. The event combines running and walking activities with fundraising to support literacy and students from families with financial need.
Events available include races and a nonparticipation T-shirt option. Registration opens January 19, 2026. Most race registration closes August 29, 2026; the T-shirt only option closes September 18, 2026. Registration fees for races are listed per category: child entries are $5 and adult race entries are $25. A T-shirt only option is available for $10.
Donation and sponsorship amounts are provided as examples: a $10 donation sponsors one District 54 student, $20 sponsors two students, and $100 sponsors ten students. Donations to the foundation are described as tax-deductible. The foundation directs proceeds toward supporting students and families with financial need within the district.
Distances and event types include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 100 m and 400 m dashes for children
- 1 mile for children and adults
- 5K for children and adults
- T-shirt only option without participation
