Literacy 5000

LITERACY 5000 --- DYSLEXIA DASH

LITERACY 5000 is part of a national tradition sponsored by the International Dyslexia Association. Called the Dyslexia Dash, its goal is to promote awareness of dyslexia and the many effective strategies to overcome literacy issues.

Come and be part of the celebration!! Awards will be presented. All youth (15 and under) will receive a medal for completion of either the 1K or 5K event. You may register as a team; and in doing so you may still compete for prizes.  All team members receive a special medal. Be sure to include your team's name on the registration form. When children run as a group, they will receive a discount. Children may sign up in groups of 5 or 10 or more.

Click here for the award categories   

We will be running, or walking, through the beautiful Fairmont Park, which was designed by Frederick Olmsted, who also designed Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City. The park features rose gardens, several lakes, a bandshell, and the historic boathouse.

Fairmount Park
2601 Fairmount Park
corner of Redwood Drive
Riverside, CA 92501

The goal of the 5K Event is to raise funds to aid on-going programs in four major areas: information, referrals, conferences, workshops. Literacy issues are very prevalent and such issues (poor reading and writing skills) are a national public health concern because of the impact they have on social skills, employment, and especially self-esteem.

Our Schedule:

Big Expo – Health & Education Fair	7 – 10:30 am
Registration begins	6:30 am
5K Run begins	7:30 am
5K Walk begins	8:00 am
1K Run/Walk begins	8:30 am
Raffle and Awards Ceremony begin	9:30 am

Our event will include a large Health and Education Expo, including  fun activities such as wall climbing and face painting for you and your children!

Support Our Event

There are many ways you are able to support this event, our organization, and our overall mission of helping the many folks who struggle with literacy.

1. Come and run/walk with us
2. Make a donation – we have set up a donation page.
3. Sponsor a part of our event – click here for sponsorship packet
4. Be a part of our BIG EXPO – display your products or services. 

 

Register click here for a vendor/exhibitor packet

* Vendor packet *

 Click here to view photos of the 2011 Dyslexia Dash at Fairmount Park

To register, as an individual or as a group of kids - Click here
To volunteer during the Run/Walk --- Click here

 

 

 

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