Run for Reading 5k
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Royal Palm Beach, Florida
- Price $22.90 - $28.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Run for Reading 5k on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach County! Now in its 5th year, this vibrant event supports Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, ensuring that children from birth to five years old receive one free book each month. With 100% of proceeds going towards this fantastic initiative, you can run or walk knowing you're making a difference in the lives of local families.
The family-friendly Run for Reading 5k welcomes everyone—runners, walkers, strollers, and even leashed dogs! Whether you’re competing for time with chip timing by AccuChip or enjoying a leisurely stroll with friends, this event is all about community spirit. Don't forget to wear your best costumes or themed outfits to add to the fun! Participants will receive a custom race medal, a race t-shirt, and a swag bag, along with post-race refreshments. Plus, you can bring gently used children's books for a book drive, and enjoy the chance to win prizes in our raffle. Sign up for the virtual race option if you can't make it in person and still be part of this wonderful cause. Mark your calendars and get ready to run
The family-friendly Run for Reading 5k welcomes everyone—runners, walkers, strollers, and even leashed dogs! Whether you’re competing for time with chip timing by AccuChip or enjoying a leisurely stroll with friends, this event is all about community spirit. Don't forget to wear your best costumes or themed outfits to add to the fun! Participants will receive a custom race medal, a race t-shirt, and a swag bag, along with post-race refreshments. Plus, you can bring gently used children's books for a book drive, and enjoy the chance to win prizes in our raffle. Sign up for the virtual race option if you can't make it in person and still be part of this wonderful cause. Mark your calendars and get ready to run
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 Fit2Run at the Wellington Green Mall, Thursday, November 5 from 5-7pm. 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 Fit2Run at the Wellington Green Mall, Thursday, November 5 from 5-7pm. 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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