4th Annual Run for Reading 5k
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Run for Reading 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the scenic Stone Mountain in Gwinnett! This uplifting event combines fitness and philanthropy as participants run or walk to promote literacy in Georgia. With recent statistics highlighting that 62% of third graders in the state struggle with reading proficiency, this race serves as a vital initiative to support early literacy programs and provide books for children in need.
The 5K course features two loops around the beautiful Deshong Park, offering a picturesque backdrop for a day dedicated to education and community spirit. After crossing the finish line, participants are invited to celebrate at our Annual Spring Festival, with free entry for all race attendees. Together, let's take meaningful steps toward building a brighter future for our children through reading and learning. Don’t miss out on this impactful event that brings the community together for a great cause!
The 5K course features two loops around the beautiful Deshong Park, offering a picturesque backdrop for a day dedicated to education and community spirit. After crossing the finish line, participants are invited to celebrate at our Annual Spring Festival, with free entry for all race attendees. Together, let's take meaningful steps toward building a brighter future for our children through reading and learning. Don’t miss out on this impactful event that brings the community together for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
TREAD ACADEMY IS HOSTING ITS 4TH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK.
Reading is the foundation of education, opportunity, and lifelong successbut many students in Georgia are struggling to reach that foundation.
Recent reports show that approximately 62% of Georgias third graders are not reading proficiently, a critical milestone that strongly predicts future academic success. Students who are not reading on grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, making early literacy one of the most important issues facing our communities today.
Literacy challenges dont stop in childhood. Nearly 1 million adults in Georgia have low literacy skills, which affects employment opportunities, economic mobility, and even the ability to support the next generation of learners.
The Run for Reading 5K was created to help change that trajectory.
Each year, our community comes together to raise awareness and support literacy initiatives that put books in childrens hands, strengthen reading programs, and encourage a culture of learning. By running or walking in this event, participants are helping promote a simple but powerful idea:
Every child deserves the opportunity to read, learn, and succeed.
Together, we can take stepsliterally and figurativelytoward building stronger readers and brighter futures.
After the race, stay and enjoy our Annual Spring Festival. All race participants will receive free entry to the festival.
For more information visit: https://treadeducation.com/
Course Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5491368847
*You will do two loops around beautiful Deshong Park.
Reading is the foundation of education, opportunity, and lifelong successbut many students in Georgia are struggling to reach that foundation.
Recent reports show that approximately 62% of Georgias third graders are not reading proficiently, a critical milestone that strongly predicts future academic success. Students who are not reading on grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, making early literacy one of the most important issues facing our communities today.
Literacy challenges dont stop in childhood. Nearly 1 million adults in Georgia have low literacy skills, which affects employment opportunities, economic mobility, and even the ability to support the next generation of learners.
The Run for Reading 5K was created to help change that trajectory.
Each year, our community comes together to raise awareness and support literacy initiatives that put books in childrens hands, strengthen reading programs, and encourage a culture of learning. By running or walking in this event, participants are helping promote a simple but powerful idea:
Every child deserves the opportunity to read, learn, and succeed.
Together, we can take stepsliterally and figurativelytoward building stronger readers and brighter futures.
After the race, stay and enjoy our Annual Spring Festival. All race participants will receive free entry to the festival.
For more information visit: https://treadeducation.com/
Course Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5491368847
*You will do two loops around beautiful Deshong Park.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
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Kids Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
Children 15 and under participating in the race should be registered under this option. -
Spring Festival (5K Race After Party)
Sat 16th May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
Stay and support our school by participating in our Spring Festival. We will have food, adult and kids activities, a health fair, vendors, and more. Registration for the 5K allows free entry to the event.
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Location
2859 N Deshong Rd, Stone Mountain, 30087, GA, United States
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