Run for Reading 5k
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Royal Palm Beach, Florida
- Price $33.50 - $38.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run for Reading 5k on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in beautiful Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach County! This vibrant event is now in its 5th year and is dedicated to supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which provides free books to children from birth until they turn five. With 100% of the proceeds going toward this incredible cause, you'll be helping to spread the joy of reading to local families.
The Run for Reading 5k welcomes participants of all ages, including walkers, runners, strollers, and even leashed dogs, making it a perfect family-friendly event. Participants can also choose a virtual race option to run or walk from anywhere, receiving a finisher's medal and swag bag. Join us at Commons Park for an exciting day filled with costumes, themed outfits, and community spirit! Enjoy giveaways including a custom race medal, race t-shirt, and post-race refreshments, along with awards for overall and age group winners. Don't forget to bring gently used children's books for the book drive and grab a raffle ticket for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Mark your calendars for this uplifting event and be part of a wonderful cause!
The Run for Reading 5k welcomes participants of all ages, including walkers, runners, strollers, and even leashed dogs, making it a perfect family-friendly event. Participants can also choose a virtual race option to run or walk from anywhere, receiving a finisher's medal and swag bag. Join us at Commons Park for an exciting day filled with costumes, themed outfits, and community spirit! Enjoy giveaways including a custom race medal, race t-shirt, and post-race refreshments, along with awards for overall and age group winners. Don't forget to bring gently used children's books for the book drive and grab a raffle ticket for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Mark your calendars for this uplifting event and be part of a wonderful cause!
Organiser's Description
SUPPORTING THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY
Now in its 5th year, 100% of proceeds from the Run for Reading 5k support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Palm Beach County. The Imagination Library mails one book per month, completely free for families, to children from birth through the month of their fifth birthday.
The Palm Beach County Imagination Library is the local program partner of the Imagination Library, and it has gifted more than 35,000 books to children in Palm Beach County.
The Run for Reading 5k is family-friendly, and welcomes walkers, runners, strollers, and dogs on leashes. Teams are encouraged, and costumes and themed outfits are also welcome. Chip timing by AccuChip.
LOCATION AND PACKET PICKUP
LOCATION: Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach.
VIRTUAL RACE OPTION: Select the virtual race option, and run or walk anywhere, and receive a finisher's medal and swag bag.
PACKET PICKUP: Early packet pickup is at Habit Burger & Grill, 280 S State Rd 7, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, Thursday, November 5 from 3:30 to 6:30pm. Same day registration and packet pickup are at Commons Park the morning of the race, Saturday, November 7 starting at 7am.
GIVEAWAYS AND AWARDS
GIVEAWAYS: Participants will receive a custom race medal, race t-shirt, swag bag, and post-race refreshments.
AWARDS: Overall and age group winners will receive a custom award. Awards ceremony will immediately follow the event.
BOOK DRIVE AND RAFFLE
BOOK DRIVE: Please bring gently used books for children of all ages. There will be a table with a donation box at the race and at packet pickup. On race day, you can also pick up free books to take home.
RAFFLE PRIZES: Each participant will receive a raffle ticket.
Now in its 5th year, 100% of proceeds from the Run for Reading 5k support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Palm Beach County. The Imagination Library mails one book per month, completely free for families, to children from birth through the month of their fifth birthday.
The Palm Beach County Imagination Library is the local program partner of the Imagination Library, and it has gifted more than 35,000 books to children in Palm Beach County.
The Run for Reading 5k is family-friendly, and welcomes walkers, runners, strollers, and dogs on leashes. Teams are encouraged, and costumes and themed outfits are also welcome. Chip timing by AccuChip.
LOCATION AND PACKET PICKUP
LOCATION: Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach.
VIRTUAL RACE OPTION: Select the virtual race option, and run or walk anywhere, and receive a finisher's medal and swag bag.
PACKET PICKUP: Early packet pickup is at Habit Burger & Grill, 280 S State Rd 7, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, Thursday, November 5 from 3:30 to 6:30pm. Same day registration and packet pickup are at Commons Park the morning of the race, Saturday, November 7 starting at 7am.
GIVEAWAYS AND AWARDS
GIVEAWAYS: Participants will receive a custom race medal, race t-shirt, swag bag, and post-race refreshments.
AWARDS: Overall and age group winners will receive a custom award. Awards ceremony will immediately follow the event.
BOOK DRIVE AND RAFFLE
BOOK DRIVE: Please bring gently used books for children of all ages. There will be a table with a donation box at the race and at packet pickup. On race day, you can also pick up free books to take home.
RAFFLE PRIZES: Each participant will receive a raffle ticket.
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