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5k Run

Join us for the BookSmiles Run for Literacy 5K, a fun and exciting event that supports BookSmiles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and providing books to underprivileged children in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area!

Event Details:

- Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
- Time: 8:00 AM (Registration opens at 6:45 AM at track)
- Location: Cooper River Park
- Registration Fee: $35 per person (includes a race T-shirt with no extra fee)

Race Course:

The 5K (3.1 mile) course will take you along Cooper River in Camden County offering an enjoyable running experience for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Both runners and walkers are welcome! All participants will start at the same time.

Schedule of Events:

- 6:45 AM - Registration and packet pickup opens (at track)
- 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk starts
- 9:00 AM - Awards ceremony and post-race celebration

Awards and Prizes:

- Top 3 overall male and female finishers receive cash prize of $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd
- Top 3 male and female finishers in each age group receive a prize

Parking:

There is parking all along Cooper River. Feel free to park in any of the lots near the track or the start.

About BookSmiles:

BookSmiles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. Our mission is to collect and distribute gently-used and new books to underprivileged children and teachers, fostering a love for reading and promoting literacy. Since our founding, we have provided over 1,000,000 books to local schools, libraries, and community organizations.

We are always looking for volunteers at the Book Bank! If you wish to volunteer, please visit us at https://www.booksmiles.org/volunteer-to-sort.html
If you want to volunteer for the race, please click Race Info at the top and click the "Questions?" button to reach out to the race director.

Follow us on social media for updates and event details:

Facebook: @booksmilesnj
Instagram: booksmilesnj
Twitter: @booksmiles1

Thank you for your support! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in our community and help promote literacy for all.

#RunForLiteracy #BookSmiles5K
Start Time:
8:00am EDT
End Time:
11:00am EDT
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

1 Mile Walk

Join us for the BookSmiles Walk for Literacy Mile, a fun and exciting event that supports BookSmiles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and providing books to underprivileged children in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area!

Event Details:

- Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
- Time: 8:00 AM (Registration opens at 6:45 AM at track)
- Location: Cooper River Park
- Registration Fee: $35 per person (includes a race T-shirt with no extra fee)

Race Course:

The 1 mile course will take you along Cooper River in Camden County offering an enjoyable running experience for participants of all ages and fitness levels. All participants will start at the same time.

Schedule of Events:

- 6:45 AM - Registration and packet pickup opens (at track)
- 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk starts
- 9:00 AM - Awards ceremony and post-race celebration

Parking:

There is parking all along Cooper River. Feel free to park in any of the lots near the track or the start.

About BookSmiles:

BookSmiles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. Our mission is to collect and distribute gently-used and new books to underprivileged children and teachers, fostering a love for reading and promoting literacy. Since our founding, we have provided over 1,000,000 books to local schools, libraries, and community organizations.

We are always looking for volunteers at the Book Bank! If you wish to volunteer, please visit us at https://www.booksmiles.org/volunteer-to-sort.html
If you want to volunteer for the race, please click Race Info at the top and click the "Questions?" button to reach out to the race director.

Follow us on social media for updates and event details:

Facebook: @booksmilesnj
Instagram: booksmilesnj
Twitter: @booksmiles1

Thank you for your support! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in our community and help promote literacy for all.

#RunForLiteracy #BookSmiles5K
Start Time:
8:00am EDT
End Time:
11:00am EDT
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

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