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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 or 400 Meter Dash - Child | Kids | Sep 26, 20278:00 AM | $5$10 after Sep 9, 2027 | – |
| Child 100 or 400 Dash & 1 Mile Walk (select this to do both) | Kids | Sep 26, 20278:00 AM | $5$10 after Sep 9, 2027 | – |
| Child 100 or 400 Dash & 5K (select this to do both) | Kids | Sep 26, 20278:00 AM | $5$10 after Sep 9, 2027 | – |
| T-shirt Only - Not Participating | – | Sep 26, 20278:00 AM | $10 | – |
| 1 Mile - Adult | 1 Mile | Sep 26, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after Sep 9, 2027 | – |
| 5K - Adult | 5K | Sep 26, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after Sep 9, 2027 | – |
| 5K - Child | 5K | Sep 26, 20279:00 AM | $5$10 after Sep 9, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile - Child | Kids | Sep 26, 20279:15 AM | $5$10 after Sep 9, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Sep 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the 100 or 400 Meter Dash - Child starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 810 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
116 W. Beech Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60193
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around September 26 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2027 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Every registrant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher's medal. To guarantee you receive a T-shirt in your preferred size, make sure to register by September 8, 2027. Any registrations or orders received after September 8 will be given…
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Join the D54 Education Foundation in supporting literacy and promoting health and fitness for the young and old by participating in the 22nd annual Run to Read. We are currently planning the Run to Read 2027 on September 26, 2027, starting and ending at Dirksen School in Schaumburg.
The District 54 Education Foundation is committed to supporting students today and preparing students for tomorrow. It does that primarily by providing support to children from financially struggling families.
Click on SPONSOR for more information about the various sponsorship opportunities available.
Don't forget to take a photo and tag us on social, or use the hashtag #54Run2Read.