Race for Reading 5k & Fun Run 2025
Race for Reading 5k & Fun Run 2025 is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Tippecanoe, IN, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (78 days to go)
- Location
- 16998 IN-331, Tippecanoe, IN
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This is a timed 5K run/walk at Potawatomi Wildlife Park in Tippecanoe, IN. The course goes through parts of the park including a nice wooded area and prairie. This year, once again, we are partnering with the park for their fall fest. In addition to the run there will be fun activities, food and a fall movie for the family!
Awards will be given for the top male/female finisher in each age group and the top 3 overall finishers will receive Amazon gift cards! The first 3 finishers of the Fun Run will also receive an award and Amazon gift cards!
Age Groups: 15 & under, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+
The proceeds of the race will be divided and given to our Young Authors Conference and Books for Babies program. The YAC brings a local author or illustrator to an area school for a fun and informative presentation on the profession. All area kids are invited to join. Books for Babies provides two new books to newborns born in Bremen Hospital. Information about the importance of early literacy is also given to the parents.
*T-shirt guarantee through September 22nd, 2025.
*5K will start right after the Fun Run is over, approximately at 5:00 p.m.
*Race Day registration fee for 5K $25 without a T-shirt guarantee.
*Race Day registration for Fun Run $15 without a T-shirt guarantee.
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
50°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tippecanoe, IN
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 94 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Race for Reading 5k & Fun Run 2025
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- 16998 IN-331, Tippecanoe, IN
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Race for Reading 5k & Fun Run 2025
Nov 14, 2026