Join Reach Out and Read Kansas City for its annual 5k fun run / walk, Race to Read. There will be music, face painting, books, and fun for the whole family.
Registration Info:
- Age 15 and under: $15.00 (includes timing chip + t-shirt)
- Age 16 and over: $40.00 (includes chip + t-shirt)
Runners need to sign up by August 12th to be guaranteed a T-Shirt.
Fun Run:
In addition to the main race, there will be a fun un-timed race for kids. The fun run is FREE and no prior registration is required. However, you need to sign waivers for your kids in order to participate.
Family Fun:
Starting at 8 am, face painting will be on site for kids and at 9 am a fun run will begin. Throughout the entire event, there will be live music provided by Mudflap Mafia.
There is no cost for kid-friendly events.
Packet Pickup:
· Friday, August 24th from 5-7 pm
(location: Run 816, 304 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111)
· Saturday, August 25th from 6:30-7:30 am
(location: Penguin Park, 4124 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119)
Schedule on August 25th - THE RACE DAY:
6:30 am: Packet Pickup
8 am: 5K Begins
9 am: Children’s Fun Run
9:30 am: Awards and Raffle Prizes Announced
Reach Out and Read Kansas City gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.
Register HERE http://racetoread18.itsyourrace.com/