District 54 hosts day of races for literacy
School District 54 and the Campanelli YMCA are hosting a day of races on Sunday, Sept. 25, to support literacy in School District 54. Our goal is to collect 1,000 children’s books for every classroom in District 54.
The event begins at 8 a.m. with a 100-yard dash for children in first grade and younger; followed by a 400-yard dash for children in sixth grade and younger. Both races take place at Dirksen School, 116 W. Beech Drive in Schaumburg.
The day of races also includes a 5K race at 8:30 a.m. and a one mile family fun walk at 8:45 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top male and female winner and the top age group winners in the 5K. An awards ceremony will take place at about 9:40 a.m. All children participating in the 100- and 400-yard dashes will also receive a medal.
All individuals participating in any run or walk must register in advance. The early-bird discounted cost to participate is $5 for junior high school age and younger, $15 for high school students and adults age 60 and older, and $25 for adults ages 19 to 59. All those prices rise by $5 after Sept. 8 ($10 for junior high school age and younger, $20 for high school students and adults age 60 and older, and $30 for adults ages 19 to 59).
Registration continues until 8 a.m. on the morning of the event. Registration and packet pickup will begin at 7 a.m. inside school gym. Anyone who registers by Sept. 20 can also pick up their packets at Dick Pond Athletics, 927 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg on Sept. 22-24.
No bicycles, skates, scooters or pets are allowed on the courses. Strollers are allowed on the walk only.
While the YMCA is the title sponsor of the event, the race is also looking for additional sponsors. Donations are also being accepted for both the goody bags and post-race raffle prizes.
If you are interested in attending or sponsoring the event, visit www.sd54.org/runtoread (online registration is available at this link). You may also contact Terri McHugh at (847) 357-5028 or TerriMcHugh@sd54.org.