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Race To Read 5K

Reach Out and Read Kansas City's Family Fun Run : Race to Read 5k

When: Saturday, August 25th at 8 am.

Location: Penguin Park

4124 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119


Regular Registration Fee:

Age 15 and under: $15.00
Age 16 and over:  $40.00



*Runners need to sign up by August 12th to be guaranteed a T-Shirt. 


Schedule on August 25th - THE RACE DAY:

6:30 am: Packet Pickup 

8 am: 5K Begins

9 am: Children Relay Races Begin 

9:30 am: Awards and Raffle Prizes Announced

10:00 am: Chicken N Pickle After-Party

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


Sponsorship Opportunities:

Interested in sponsoring the Race to Read 5K?  Click here to learn more...

Weather Cancellation Policy: 

The safety of our participants is the most important thing and if any threatening weather conditions are present the day of the event, the event may be delayed or canceled. Our Weather Policy (click here)

Volunteer Opportunities:

If you would like to learn more about volunteering in this race, please contact Jenny Horsley or call 913-588-2793.

REGISTER NOW

Books On Tap

Event Details


Date: Thurs, Sept 13th, 2018

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

NEW Location: River Market Event Place

Restrictions:  21 or older





You are invited to attend our 7th annual Books On Tap happy hour event, where friends and co-workers come together to celebrate our mission of giving young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. 

Drinks, light fare, and entertainment will be provided. 


What's on Tap:


For just $30 in advance or $35 at the door, ticket buyers will receive one complimentary raffle ticket, entry into the silent auction, three drink coupons, and appetizers from local KC restaurants. 

Don't forget your T-shirt!  For $10 with the purchase of a ticket or $15 at the event, you can also get a Reach Out and Read Kansas City T-shirt.

Proceeds from Books On Tap provides books and programming to low-income children and families throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Tickets are on sale now, make plans to join us for the 7th annual Books On Tap.

Sponsorship Opportunities:


Interested in sponsoring Books On Tap?  

Click Here to view our sponsorship levels and benefits.

Or

Contact Jenny Horsley for more info.

(913) 588 - 2793

jhorsley@kumc.edu


Cannot make it to the event? 

You can still support our cause, Click here...


Sponsors

Mark & Judy Hastert




For the Love of Books Breakfast


Thank you to all who attended ROR-KC's For the Love of Books Breakfast on February 15th, 2018. A special thank you to Honorary Co-Hosts Kathleen and Bill Johansen, Alastair Heim, and Dhomonique Ricks for making this year's breakfast the very best. 


View photos from the Breakfast.


Watch the Breakfast video.

If you were unable to attend but would like to support our mission, please consider making a tax-deductible donation, please donate here.



Thank you to our sponsors:


Honorary Co-Hosts : Valentine Sponsors:

Kathleen & Bill Johansen


Sweetheart Sponsors:






Walsh Family Foundation

Pamela Miller & Micheal Cummings





Crush Sponsors:







Pam Madaus and Will McLean


Admirer Sponsors:







Anne & Bill Blessing 

Sallie Page-Goertz & Kenneth Goertz

Laura & Lewis Gregory

Donald J. Hall






Hooked on Books

  

Hooked On Books provides a great opportunity for kids to help kids. All books collected are sorted and redistributed to organizations and schools who need your help. 



Thank you for collecting 17,000 books this year during our Hooked on Books 2018 effort!  

Congratulations to Clear Creek Elementary for collecting the most books per child.

Please check back in October to participate or request books again.

Give a Child a Book and You Give a Child the World

For more information email Janice or call 913.588.0295.