Race for Reading 5k & Fun Run 2025
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 4:45PM EDT
- Location Tippecanoe, Indiana
- Price $15.95 - $26.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Race for Reading 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in beautiful Tippecanoe, Indiana. Set against the stunning backdrop of Potawatomi Wildlife Park, this timed 5K run/walk will take you through scenic wooded areas and open prairies, making it a delightful experience for participants of all ages. The event kicks off with the Fun Run, perfect for younger runners, and awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group as well as the top three overall finishers, who will walk away with Amazon gift cards!
This year, the Race for Reading is partnering with the park for their fall fest, promising a day filled with fun activities, delicious food, and a family-friendly fall movie. Proceeds from the event will support the Young Authors Conference and Books for Babies program, promoting literacy and a love for reading in the community. Be sure to register by September 22nd, 2025, to guarantee your race T-shirt. Join us for this inspiring event that combines health, community spirit, and a passion for reading!
This year, the Race for Reading is partnering with the park for their fall fest, promising a day filled with fun activities, delicious food, and a family-friendly fall movie. Proceeds from the event will support the Young Authors Conference and Books for Babies program, promoting literacy and a love for reading in the community. Be sure to register by September 22nd, 2025, to guarantee your race T-shirt. Join us for this inspiring event that combines health, community spirit, and a passion for reading!
Organiser's Description
This is a timed 5K run/walk at Potawatomi Wildlife Park in Tippecanoe, IN. The course goes through parts of the park including a nice wooded area and prairie. This year, once again, we are partnering with the park for their fall fest. In addition to the run there will be fun activities, food and a fall movie for the family!
Awards will be given for the top male/female finisher in each age group and the top 3 overall finishers will receive Amazon gift cards! The first 3 finishers of the Fun Run will also receive an award and Amazon gift cards!
Age Groups: 15 & under, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+
The proceeds of the race will be divided and given to our Young Authors Conference and Books for Babies program. The YAC brings a local author or illustrator to an area school for a fun and informative presentation on the profession. All area kids are invited to join. Books for Babies provides two new books to newborns born in Bremen Hospital. Information about the importance of early literacy is also given to the parents.
*T-shirt guarantee through September 22nd, 2025.
*5K will start right after the Fun Run is over, approximately at 5:00 p.m.
*Race Day registration fee for 5K $25 without a T-shirt guarantee.
*Race Day registration for Fun Run $15 without a T-shirt guarantee.
Awards will be given for the top male/female finisher in each age group and the top 3 overall finishers will receive Amazon gift cards! The first 3 finishers of the Fun Run will also receive an award and Amazon gift cards!
Age Groups: 15 & under, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+
The proceeds of the race will be divided and given to our Young Authors Conference and Books for Babies program. The YAC brings a local author or illustrator to an area school for a fun and informative presentation on the profession. All area kids are invited to join. Books for Babies provides two new books to newborns born in Bremen Hospital. Information about the importance of early literacy is also given to the parents.
*T-shirt guarantee through September 22nd, 2025.
*5K will start right after the Fun Run is over, approximately at 5:00 p.m.
*Race Day registration fee for 5K $25 without a T-shirt guarantee.
*Race Day registration for Fun Run $15 without a T-shirt guarantee.
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