Registration is open for the 2025 Run to Read!
Register NowJoin the District 54 Education Foundation and School District 54 at the 21st annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Dirksen School. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. The 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. All funds raised will be used to support programs for these families. By meeting the basic needs of students, they are preparing students to be successful at school.
Not a runner? With a $10 donation, you can sponsor a D54 student whose family cannot afford to participate in this race. For $20, you can sponsor 2 children. For $100 you can sponsor 10. You get the idea.
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 5, 2025. Any registrations or orders received after September 5 will be given T-shirts based on availability.
Packet pickup will be available the morning of the race. People who register by Sept. 24 may also pick up their registration packets from 2:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg. If you are picking up on Friday, please avoid school bus traffic to our Early Learning Center by parking in the far east lot in front of the 2-story administration building.
7:00 a.m. Race day registration and packet pickup
7:30 a.m. Mascot Race
8:00 a.m. 100-yard and 400-yard races for children
9:00 a.m. 5K Run (USATF certified IL-18019-WR)
9:15 a.m. 1-mile walk (strollers allowed on walk and run)
Please consider becoming a sponsor. In exchange for your support, we will make sure that our communities – and your customers – know about your contribution to our event.
The highest level of sponsorship for Run to Read 2025 is the exclusive Title Sponsorship. Other sponsorship opportunities include $1,000 gold sponsors and $500 silver sponsors. See below for more information about sponsorship opportunities and the benefits linked to each sponsorship level.
Don’t forget your donation is tax-deductible. If you want to help, but can’t commit to sponsoring this event, please consider a flat donation. Make your tax-deductible check payable to District 54 Education Foundation and mail it to District 54 Education Foundation, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194.
Sponsorships must be received by September 5, 2025, to ensure your company’s name/logo on the race T-shirt.