Run for Reading 5k
Run for Reading 5k is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Royal Palm Beach, FL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Supporting the Imagination Library in Palm Beach County
Now in its 5th year, 100% of proceeds from the Run for Reading 5k support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Palm Beach County. The Imagination Library mails one book per month, completely free for families, to children from birth through the month of their fifth birthday.
The Palm Beach County Imagination Library is the local program partner of the Imagination Library, and it has gifted more than 35,000 books to children in Palm Beach County.
The Run for Reading 5k is family-friendly, and welcomes walkers, runners, strollers, and dogs on leashes. Teams are encouraged, and costumes and themed outfits are also welcome. Chip timing by AccuChip.
Location and Packet Pickup
Location: Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach.
Virtual Race Option: Select the virtual race option, and run or walk anywhere, and receive a finisher's medal and swag bag.
Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup is at Fit2Run at the Wellington Green Mall, Thursday, November 5 from 5-7pm. Same day registration and packet pickup are at Commons Park the morning of the race, Saturday, November 7 starting at 7am.
Giveaways and Awards
Giveaways: Participants will receive a custom race medal, race t-shirt, swag bag, and post-race refreshments.
Awards: Overall and age group winners will receive a custom award. Awards ceremony will immediately follow the event.
Book Drive and Raffle
Book Drive: Please bring gently used books for children of all ages. There will be a table with a donation box at the race and at packet pickup. On race day, you can also pick up free books to take home.
Raffle Prizes: Each participant will receive a raffle ticket.
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
81°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Palm Beach Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Royal Palm Beach, FL
Population
39,089
as of 2023
City Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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107
Days to train
- Race
- Run for Reading 5k
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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Run for Reading 5k
Nov 7, 2026