2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read
2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Schaumburg, IL, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 2026 to be held in person on September 20, 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.
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.
Click on DONATE to Sponsor a Child or make an online donation. You can also mail a donation to Run to Read, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194. don't forget all donations are tax-deductible.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Streamwood, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Schaumburg, IL
Population
51,186
as of 2023
City Elevation
789 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
59
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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About This Sport
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2026 D54 Education Foundation Run to Read
Sep 20, 2026