GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon
- Date Sun 6th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location St. Louis, Missouri
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, in the beautiful Forest Park, St. Louis! This vibrant event is designed to inspire children in grades K-8 to become reading-proficient, community-minded, and physically fit. Over a thrilling 26-week program, participants will read 26 books, perform 26 good deeds, and build their stamina as they prepare to run 26.2 miles.
On race day, students from grades K-8 will have the opportunity to complete a fun 1.2-mile run, while those in grades 6-8 can challenge themselves with a 5K distance. This is not just a race; it’s a celebration of achievement and community spirit, where children can showcase their hard work and dedication alongside their peers. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and accomplishment!
On race day, students from grades K-8 will have the opportunity to complete a fun 1.2-mile run, while those in grades 6-8 can challenge themselves with a 5K distance. This is not just a race; it’s a celebration of achievement and community spirit, where children can showcase their hard work and dedication alongside their peers. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and accomplishment!
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. T-Shirt
Sun 6th April 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
CLOSEDOpen 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. T-Shirt
Sun 6th April 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
CLOSEDOpen 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. T-Shirt
Sun 6th April 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
CLOSEDThis event is for parents, guardians and siblings to join their Read, Right & Run Marathon student for their final 5K.
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