BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy

  • Date Sun 14th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM 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 fitness and fun at the BookSmiles 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy, taking place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in beautiful Cherry Hill, Camden! This event features a flat and fast chip-timed 5K on a certified course, ensuring a great experience for all runners and walkers. Participants will kick off the event at 8:00 AM, with the 1 Mile Walk starting first, followed by the 5K runners. Early check-in opens at 6:45 AM at the start line located at 510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day outdoors, but you'll also have the chance to earn awards, including finisher and age group prizes, and compete for cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers! Plus, all participants will receive a stylish event T-shirt and can look forward to a high-definition finish line video and instant text messaging results. Join us for this uplifting event that promotes literacy while bringing the community together for a day of health and happiness!

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 8:00 AM with the runners behind the walkers. This will be marked accordingly.

Check in is now at 6:45 AM at START line, 510 Park Blvd Cherry Hill NJ. Finish is at Cooper River track. CASH PRIZES AVAILABLE FOR TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE!

Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    OPENS JUN 25
    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, September 14, 2025 - Time: 8:00 AM (Registration opens at 6:45 AM at track) - 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 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: - 6:45 AM - Registration and packet pickup opens (at track) - 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk starts - 9:00 AM - Awards ceremony and post-race celebration 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 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    OPENS JUN 25
    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: 8:00 AM (Registration opens at 6:45 AM at track) - 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: - 6:45 AM - Registration and packet pickup opens (at track) - 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk starts - 9:00 AM - Awards ceremony and post-race celebration 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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