BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Price $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy on Sunday, October 11th, 2026! Taking place in the beautiful Cherry Hill area of Camden, this event promises a flat and fast chip-timed 5K on a certified course in Pennsauken, NJ, specifically at the stunning Cooper River Park. Participants can choose to challenge themselves with the 5K run or enjoy a leisurely 1-mile walk, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM, with participants checking in at 7:45 AM at the start line located at 510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ. All finishers will receive awards, and there are exciting cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers! Plus, enjoy the thrill of seeing your finish time via text message just moments after crossing the line, along with a fantastic event T-shirt to commemorate your achievement. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and supporting literacy—mark your calendars and don't miss out on this uplifting event!
The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM, with participants checking in at 7:45 AM at the start line located at 510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ. All finishers will receive awards, and there are exciting cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers! Plus, enjoy the thrill of seeing your finish time via text message just moments after crossing the line, along with a fantastic event T-shirt to commemorate your achievement. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and supporting literacy—mark your calendars and don't miss out on this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
Flat and fast chip timed 5K on a certified course in Pennsauken, NJ at Cooper River Park.
Finisher, Overall and age group awards, HD finish line video, text messaging within seconds of your finish and a great event T-shirt.
Runners and walkers are welcome! All participants will start at 9:00 AM with the runners behind the walkers. You can choose to walk or run the 5K. This will be marked accordingly.
Check in is at 7:45 AM at START line, 510 Park Blvd Cherry Hill NJ. We will also have an optional early packet pickup on Friday, October 9th which will be announced at a later date. Finish is at Cooper River track. CASH PRIZES AVAILABLE FOR TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE!
Finisher, Overall and age group awards, HD finish line video, text messaging within seconds of your finish and a great event T-shirt.
Runners and walkers are welcome! All participants will start at 9:00 AM with the runners behind the walkers. You can choose to walk or run the 5K. This will be marked accordingly.
Check in is at 7:45 AM at START line, 510 Park Blvd Cherry Hill NJ. We will also have an optional early packet pickup on Friday, October 9th which will be announced at a later date. Finish is at Cooper River track. CASH PRIZES AVAILABLE FOR TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE!
Races
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5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
Join us for the BookSmiles Run for Literacy 5K, a fun and exciting event that supports BookSmiles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and providing books to underprivileged children in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area! Event Details: - Date: Sunday, October 11, 2025 - Time: 9:00 AM (Check in/Registration opens at 7:45 AM at start) - Location: Cooper River Park - Registration Fee: $35 per person (includes a race T-shirt with no extra fee) Race Course: The 5K (3.1 mile) course (feel free to run or walk) will take you along Cooper River in Camden County offering an enjoyable running experience for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Both runners and walkers are welcome! All participants will start at the same time. Schedule of Events: - 7:45 AM - Check in/Registration and packet pickup opens (at start) - 9:00 AM - 5K Run then Walk starts right after - 10:00 AM - Awards ceremony and post-race celebration (T-shirts distributed at this time) Awards and Prizes: - Top 3 overall male and female finishers receive cash prize of $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd - Top 3 male and female finishers in each age group receive a prize Parking: There is parking all along Cooper River. Feel free to park in any of the lots near the track or the start. About BookSmiles: BookSmiles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. Our mission is to collect and distribute gently-used and new books to underprivileged children and teachers, fostering a love for reading and promoting literacy. Since our founding, we have provided over 1,000,000 books to local schools, libraries, and community organizations. We are always looking for volunteers at the Book Bank! If you wish to volunteer, please visit us at https://www.booksmiles.org/volunteer-to-sort.html If you want to volunteer for the race, please click Race Info at the top and click the "Questions?" button to reach out to the race director. Follow us on social media for updates and event details: Facebook: @booksmilesnj Instagram: booksmilesnj Twitter: @booksmiles1 Thank you for your support! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in our community and help promote literacy for all. #RunForLiteracy #BookSmiles5K -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
Join us for the BookSmiles Walk for Literacy Mile, a fun and exciting event that supports BookSmiles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and providing books to underprivileged children in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area! Event Details: - Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Time: 9:00 AM (Check in/Registration opens at 7:45 AM at start) - Location: Cooper River Park - Registration Fee: $35 per person (includes a race T-shirt with no extra fee) Race Course: The 1 mile course will take you along Cooper River in Camden County offering an enjoyable running experience for participants of all ages and fitness levels. All participants will start at the same time. Schedule of Events: - 7:45 AM - Check in/Registration and packet pickup opens (at start) - 9:00 AM - 5K Run then Walk starts right after - 10:00 AM - Awards ceremony and post-race celebration (T-shirts distributed at this time) Parking: There is parking all along Cooper River. Feel free to park in any of the lots near the track or the start. About BookSmiles: BookSmiles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. Our mission is to collect and distribute gently-used and new books to underprivileged children and teachers, fostering a love for reading and promoting literacy. Since our founding, we have provided over 1,000,000 books to local schools, libraries, and community organizations. We are always looking for volunteers at the Book Bank! If you wish to volunteer, please visit us at https://www.booksmiles.org/volunteer-to-sort.html If you want to volunteer for the race, please click Race Info at the top and click the "Questions?" button to reach out to the race director. Follow us on social media for updates and event details: Facebook: @booksmilesnj Instagram: booksmilesnj Twitter: @booksmiles1 Thank you for your support! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in our community and help promote literacy for all. #RunForLiteracy #BookSmiles5K
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