Run for Reading 5k
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Royal Palm Beach, Florida
- Price $28.00 - $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Run for Reading 5k on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, in the beautiful Commons Park, Royal Palm Beach! This exciting race not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also supports a wonderful cause—early childhood literacy in Palm Beach County. Participants can expect a fun-filled day with a timed 5k run/walk, perfect for families and individuals alike. Each participant will receive a uniquely designed custom race medal, a race t-shirt, a swag bag, and the option to join a virtual race if preferred.
Your involvement directly contributes to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, providing high-quality, age-appropriate books to local children from birth through their fifth birthday, all at no cost to families. So lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and make a positive impact on the lives of young readers in our community! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, have fun, and support literacy on this special day!
Your involvement directly contributes to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, providing high-quality, age-appropriate books to local children from birth through their fifth birthday, all at no cost to families. So lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and make a positive impact on the lives of young readers in our community! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, have fun, and support literacy on this special day!
Organiser's Description
SUPPORTING LITERACY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library [https://imaginationlibrary.com/] is an award-winning book gifting program for children ages 0-5. The Imagination Library mails each child enrolled a high-quality, age-appropriate book each month, at no cost to the family, from birth through their fifth birthday! The program works through The Dollywood Foundation, which provides key systems, and local community partners, who enroll families and pay the monthly cost of books. The NCT Foundation, started by PGA Tour professional Nicholas Thompson and his wife, is the local 501(c)(3) non-profit partner of the Imagination Library in Palm Beach County. Your participation in the Run for Reading 5k will provide Imagination Library books for local children in Palm Beach County!
The 4th Annual Run for Reading 5k run/walk is a family-friendly event and the perfect opportunity to stay active and engaged while supporting early childhood literacy in Palm Beach County. The race will take place in Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach and will be timed by AccuChip.
There is also a VIRTUAL RACE! Pick up your swag bag, t-shirt and race medal locally, or select the shipping option.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUELY DESIGNED CUSTOM RACE MEDAL, RACE T-SHIRT, CHIP START, AND SWAG BAG!
PACKET PICKUP:
-Fit2Run at Wellington Mall.
-Packet pickup on race day starting at 7am.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library [https://imaginationlibrary.com/] is an award-winning book gifting program for children ages 0-5. The Imagination Library mails each child enrolled a high-quality, age-appropriate book each month, at no cost to the family, from birth through their fifth birthday! The program works through The Dollywood Foundation, which provides key systems, and local community partners, who enroll families and pay the monthly cost of books. The NCT Foundation, started by PGA Tour professional Nicholas Thompson and his wife, is the local 501(c)(3) non-profit partner of the Imagination Library in Palm Beach County. Your participation in the Run for Reading 5k will provide Imagination Library books for local children in Palm Beach County!
The 4th Annual Run for Reading 5k run/walk is a family-friendly event and the perfect opportunity to stay active and engaged while supporting early childhood literacy in Palm Beach County. The race will take place in Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach and will be timed by AccuChip.
There is also a VIRTUAL RACE! Pick up your swag bag, t-shirt and race medal locally, or select the shipping option.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUELY DESIGNED CUSTOM RACE MEDAL, RACE T-SHIRT, CHIP START, AND SWAG BAG!
PACKET PICKUP:
-Fit2Run at Wellington Mall.
-Packet pickup on race day starting at 7am.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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