4th Annual 5k Run for Reading
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Stone Mountain, Georgia
$38.10 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the 4th Annual 5K Run for Reading on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Deshong Park in beautiful Stone Mountain, Gwinnett! This energetic event, starting at 8:00 AM, invites participants of all ages to run or walk in support of a vital cause: improving literacy for students in need. With a registration fee of just $35, you'll receive an official race t-shirt and contribute to a transformative initiative that directly funds reading intervention programs.
Join us as we tackle the alarming literacy crisis, where less than one-third of 4th and 8th grade students are reading at grade level. Every stride you take supports children on their journey to literacy and empowers them to unlock future opportunities. After the race, stick around for an array of fun activities for kids, local vendors, and indulge in our Infamous International Food Festival, featuring delectable dishes from around the world. Whether you're racing for the win or walking to show your support, be part of the movement to close the literacy gap—one step (and one bite) at a time!
Join us as we tackle the alarming literacy crisis, where less than one-third of 4th and 8th grade students are reading at grade level. Every stride you take supports children on their journey to literacy and empowers them to unlock future opportunities. After the race, stick around for an array of fun activities for kids, local vendors, and indulge in our Infamous International Food Festival, featuring delectable dishes from around the world. Whether you're racing for the win or walking to show your support, be part of the movement to close the literacy gap—one step (and one bite) at a time!
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4th Annual Run for Reading 5k and Festival
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
TREAD Academys 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk Run for Reading
Join us for the 4th Annual Run for Reading 5K hosted by TREAD Academy! This meaningful event is all about raising awareness and support for students who need intensive reading intervention. Every mile you move helps empower a student on their journey to literacy.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Deshong Park, Stone Mountain, GA
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Fee: $35 (includes an official race t-shirt!)
Prizes awarded to the fastest runners!
Why Run for Reading?
Recent data reveals that only 31% of 4th grade students and 30% of 8th grade students are reading proficiently. Thats a 2% and 1% drop, respectively, from 2022highlighting a growing literacy crisis.
This event supports students who require targeted, intensive reading intervention. Every dollar raised directly funds programs that give students a chance to achieve grade-level reading and unlock future opportunities.
After the race, the fun continues!
Stick around for:
Fun activities for kids
Vendors for shopping
Our Infamous International Food Festival enjoy delicious cultural dishes available for purchase from around the globe!
Whether youre racing to win or walking in support, come be a part of the movement to close the literacy gapone step (and one bite) at a time.
Join us for the 4th Annual Run for Reading 5K hosted by TREAD Academy! This meaningful event is all about raising awareness and support for students who need intensive reading intervention. Every mile you move helps empower a student on their journey to literacy.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Deshong Park, Stone Mountain, GA
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Fee: $35 (includes an official race t-shirt!)
Prizes awarded to the fastest runners!
Why Run for Reading?
Recent data reveals that only 31% of 4th grade students and 30% of 8th grade students are reading proficiently. Thats a 2% and 1% drop, respectively, from 2022highlighting a growing literacy crisis.
This event supports students who require targeted, intensive reading intervention. Every dollar raised directly funds programs that give students a chance to achieve grade-level reading and unlock future opportunities.
After the race, the fun continues!
Stick around for:
Fun activities for kids
Vendors for shopping
Our Infamous International Food Festival enjoy delicious cultural dishes available for purchase from around the globe!
Whether youre racing to win or walking in support, come be a part of the movement to close the literacy gapone step (and one bite) at a time.
Location
2859 N Deshong Rd, Stone Mountain, 30087, GA, United States
4th Annual 5k Run for Reading
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