Run for Reading 5k

The Run for Reading 5k is back with a new location and a new date in 2020! Bookmark January 11th, 2020, 8:30 am at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala.

Experience Florida's natural outback. Bike along the Silver River on a course that will have you traveling over marshlands, tearing thru a dense forest, and hammering down single track switchbacks. Take in nature's beauty and spy alligators, monkeys, turtles, birds, flora, & more as dappled sunlight spills through soaring tree canopies. Join us in what will be one of the most talked about races of

the year. The Duathlon consists of a 3.1 mile run, 12 mile bike, and 3.1 mil run. All Duathlon participants will receive a t-shirt, swag bag, finishers medal and VIP post race celebration. This race start at 8am. The Duathlon consists of a 3.1 mile run, 12 mile (approx) bike, and 3.1 mil run.Participants of this combined run/bike/run event will enjoy the 5K route plus the biking trails at Silver Springs State Park. These bike pathways include both pine forest & sand hill sections. Any bike can be used, but a mountain/hybird bike is recommended for this off-road route. Helmets are required. To take this challenge, run the 5K loop & proceed to the bike corral instead of the finish line. Next, transition to your bike & complete the 12 mile (approx) bike course and return to the bike corral. Finally, repeat the 5K loop & proceed to the Finish Line to complete the event. This race start at 8am.

5K Run: This race takes place in beautiful Silver Springs State Park with waterway & woodland views. Travel along paved pathways, elevated boardwalks, dirt paths, & some new areas you may have never explored. Participants will encounter ever changing surfaces ranging from hard packed dirt, cement, asphalt and wood planks. The 5K race completes the race loop 1-time.

10k Trail Run: Participants get to experience this picturesque route twice! All should be sure to take note of the special directional signage. Both 5K &10k races start at 8:15am. Duathlon Teams: Try your hand at this race by finding a friend to work together. First, Team Member #1 completes (1) 5K loop and tags their teammate at the bike corral instead of crossing the Finish Line. Next, Team Members #2 launches & completes the 12 mile bike portion & tags their teammate at the bike corral. Finally, Team Member #1 repeats (1) 5K loop and crosses the Finish Line to complete the event. Swag, Awards and Prices
All participants will receive a swag bag, shirt (signup by 9/1 to guarantee), a VIP post race celebration, and the chance to win door prizes. Autumn Bounty prize medals go to the first 400 to complete their event, with awards given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd to both Males and Females in age categories. Register on RunSignUp now or mail your form to United Way of Marion County 1401 NE 2nd St, Ocala, Fl 34470

BBQ, Books and Runners: The Publix Run for Reading 5K - Ocala Style Magazine

09/01/2020

🚨LAST CHANCE🚨 to purchase your one-time only BBQ for Books tickets by 11am!! 😱😲🤤

Visit UWMC.org/BBQforBooks to buy yours before time runs out! ⏱

BIG THANK YOU to Ocala Style Magazine for helping to promote this event! ❤️

BBQ, Books and Runners: The Publix Run for Reading 5K - Ocala Style Magazine

07/01/2020

🌟ENTER TO WIN🌟 📚=🎟

Donate a children’s book at the run on Saturday and be entered into a drawing‼️👏🏻

REGISTER FOR THE RUN FOR READING TODAY! 📲 UWMC.org/RunforReading ✅ All proceeds support ReadingPals, an early literacy initiative.

03/01/2020

Make sure to stop by Publix Super Market at Park View Commons to sign-up for the race if you haven’t already and to purchase your tickets for BBQ for Books.

You can visit UWMC.org/RunforReading to sign-up and purchase tickets.

Also...checkout these AWESOME medals for this years race! 😱✨🏅

30/12/2019

The Run for Reading presented by Publix is quickly approaching!! 📚🏃🏻‍♂️ 🏃🏼‍♀️Sign up today at: https://www.uwmc.org/runforreading 📲✅ to get this AWESOME MEDAL and support the ReadingPals program. 👏🏻

Don’t forget that we’re Race #7 in the Big Hammock Race Series [BHRS], a fitness challenge for all ages and skill levels comprised of races that are grouped into “challenges". 💪🏼 Simply run or walk the required races in your chosen challenge(s) by crossing the finish line at your own unique pace. You’ll enjoy lots of swag, fun and encouragement from 500+ BHRS peeps. 🤗 The goal is to make moving your body fun by tantalizing you with awesome, must-have awards! Sign up or learn more at https://www.bighammockraceseries.com

14/12/2019

We’re SO EXCITED for the partnership of Big Lee's - Serious About Barbecue and Barba Cuban’s 455 Sauce at our upcoming event! 🙌🏻 Check out their promo video below 📸👇🏻👇🏻

Tickets COMING SOON‼️ Visit UWMC.org/RunforReading for more information.

Run for Reading 5K Promo

18/11/2019

Did you know that last year's testing showed that 53% of Marion County third-grade students were not reading on grade level? 😢 The Run for Reading 5k raises important funding for United Way's ReadingPals program which is currently serving more than 300 at-risk kindergarten students in our public schools. Each week students in the program get a new book to keep for their home library.

Sign up for the race, presented by Publix today at: http://www.uwmc.org/RunforReading

07/11/2019

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Publix for their continuing support of this year's Run for Reading 5k! Not only are they supporting the race through giving, but a team of local Publix managers and associates help pull this event together each year. Thank you for supporting ReadingPals and United Way!

28/10/2019

The first race registration price increase is quickly approaching! Register BEFORE Nov. 1st and registration is just $25. This will guarantee you a race bag and official Run for Reading 5k t-shirt in the size of your choice! Sign up today at: https://www.uwmc.org/runforreading

We are proud to be Race #7 in the Big Hammock Race Series! The Big Hammock Race Series [BHRS] is fitness challenge for all ages and skill levels comprised of races that are grouped into “Challenges". Simply run or walk the required races in your chosen challenge(s) by crossing the finish line at your own unique pace. You’ll enjoy lots of swag, fun and encouragement from 500+ BHRS peeps as you work towards completing your chosen challenge. The goal is to make moving your body fun by tantalizing you with awesome must have awards! Plus, the BHRS is a 501c3 nonprofit & your participation helps to raise awareness & dollars for the charitable causes at each race! Sign up or learn more at https://www.bighammockraceseries.com