GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location St. Louis, Missouri
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in the beautiful city of St. Louis, Missouri! This unique event is designed to inspire children in grades K-8 to develop reading skills, contribute positively to their community, and stay active. Over a 26-week program, participants will read 26 books, perform 26 good deeds, and train to run 26.2 miles. The culmination of their hard work will take place in the stunning Forest Park, where students will have the opportunity to race with their peers.
On race day, young runners will complete their designated distances, with K-5 students running 1.2 miles and those in grades 6-8 taking on a 5K challenge. This fun and rewarding event not only promotes physical fitness but also fosters a sense of community and achievement among participants. Don't miss this chance to support the next generation of readers, runners, and leaders!
On race day, young runners will complete their designated distances, with K-5 students running 1.2 miles and those in grades 6-8 taking on a 5K challenge. This fun and rewarding event not only promotes physical fitness but also fosters a sense of community and achievement among participants. Don't miss this chance to support the next generation of readers, runners, and leaders!
Organiser's Description
The GO! St. Louis Read, Right, & Run Marathon (RRRM) goal is to develop reading-proficient, community-minded and physically fit children in grades K-8 by challenging them to READ 26 books, RIGHT the community with 26 good deeds, and RUN 26.2 miles over a 26 week period.
After 26 weeks of hard work, the program culminates when the students complete their race day goals with all of the students participating in the program in Forest Park. Coordinators manage the program entirely leading up to race day. Then on race day students complete the race distance they are registered for.
Grades K-8 can run will run 1.2 miles on race day to complete the program. This race will be run solely with other RRRM students and have a specific start time outlined closer to the race day (coordinators will let families know more information closer to race day).
Grades 6-8 can complete their program by running the 5K distance. Each student should register here through the RRRM program. Then on race day, students will race with the other Read, Right & Run 5K runners.
After 26 weeks of hard work, the program culminates when the students complete their race day goals with all of the students participating in the program in Forest Park. Coordinators manage the program entirely leading up to race day. Then on race day students complete the race distance they are registered for.
Grades K-8 can run will run 1.2 miles on race day to complete the program. This race will be run solely with other RRRM students and have a specific start time outlined closer to the race day (coordinators will let families know more information closer to race day).
Grades 6-8 can complete their program by running the 5K distance. Each student should register here through the RRRM program. Then on race day, students will race with the other Read, Right & Run 5K runners.
Races
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Read, Right and Run - 1.2 Mile Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Open to grades K-8. This registration covers their 26-week program and includes the final 1.2 mile race in Forest Park. This race will be run with other RRRM students participating in the program and have a specific start time outlined closer to the race day (coordinators will let families know more information closer to race day). This event is for students only, adults do not complete this race with their student. -
Read, Right and Run - 5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Open to grades 6-8. This registration covers their 26-week program and includes the final 5K race in Forest Park. This race will be run with other RRRM students participating in the program and have a specific start time outlined closer to the race day (coordinators will let families know more information closer to race day). -
Read, Right and Run - 5K Run (Parents / Guardians)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
This event is for parents, guardians and siblings to join their Read, Right & Run Marathon student for their final 5K.
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