Registration is open for the 2017 Run for Literacy! Sign up here: https://www.athlinks.com/event/2017-run-for-literacy-200435.
Thank you for an amazing year! We are thrilled that you stepped up with us to support adult literacy.
Race results: http://itiming.com/
Post your photos on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/literacynetworkrunforliteracy/
Help Us Step Towards Literacy for All Adults in Dane County!
Join us in 2016 as we celebrate the Literacy Network's 25th Annual Run for Literacy! Follow us on Facebook by clicking here!
***NEW FUNDRAISING SHIRT AVAILABLE***
Upgrade your event shirt to a special edition, dri-fit t-shirt instantly when you raise $75 in pledges!Start by creating a fundraising page during registration and share with friends and family, or make the pledge yourself. Either way, this is a great way to show your support for the Literacy Network. Fundraising pages will remain active through November 2016. Note: A commitment to raise a minimum of $75 in pledges must be identified through RaceRoster by October 15, 2016 to receive dri-fit shirt at packet pick-up. After that date, individuals who commit to raising $75 on RaceRoster will receive the dri-fit shirt on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Your participation in this annual event raises money to provide educational resources to low-literate adults in Dane County who are seeking to improve their reading, writing, and English skills.
Join us as we walk, run and jog through downtown Madison and the UW-Madison campus with over 600 of our closest friends to help adults in Dane County gain literacy skills. Adults who join the Literacy Network's programs are achieving their goals of financial stability, improved employment, stronger relationships with the healthcare system, and the ability to support their children's education.
“I was not a good student as a child so I hope my children are better students than I was. I will be there to support them when they need it.” - Raina Dominquez
As a participant of the 25th Annual Run for Literacy, you will receive our signature long-sleeve t-shirt, chip-timed running course, and a special photo finish. We can't wait to see you there!
Interested in participating, but don't want to walk or run? We wouldn't be able to do this without our SUPER volunteers! To learn more about volunteering for this event, check out the "Volunteer" tab on the left side of this page.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
10:30 AM
Registration fees
1/2 Mile Kids Run Closed
Great for kids who want a shorter run!
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$5.00Apr 1 - Oct 20
10K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed participant
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$35.00Apr 1 – Jul 31
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$40.00Aug 1 – Oct 20
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5k Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed participant
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$35.00Apr 1 – Jul 31
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$40.00Aug 1 – Oct 20
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5K Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Apr 1 – Jul 31
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$35.00Aug 1 – Oct 20
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10K Run Student Rate Closed
Online registration closed-
Elementary - College Student
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$25.00Apr 1 – Jul 31
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$30.00Aug 1 – Oct 20
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5K Run Student Rate Closed
Online registration closed-
Elementary - College Student
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$25.00Apr 1 – Jul 31
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$30.00Aug 1 – Oct 20
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5K Walk Student Rate Closed
Online registration closed-
Elementary - College Student
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$20.00Apr 1 – Jul 31
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$25.00Aug 1 – Oct 20
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Fundraising for Literacy Network
You can make an even bigger difference in the lives of students by fundraising for Literacy Network. It's easy!
1. After you have registered for the event, check out your personal fundraising page.
2. Send the link to your friends, family and co-workers and ask them to donate on your page.
3. That's it! You are raising money to improve the lives of student learners here at Literacy Network.
If you have family and friends who would prefer to make a donation in person you can download this pledge form to help with collection. Please bring any offline donations with you on race day to turn in to the registration table.
Packet Pickup
Pick up your t-shirt and bib number early and skip the line on race day!
Friday, October 21 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Saturday, October 22 9:00 am - 11:30 am
**New Location**
Literacy Network Office
701 Dane Street, Madison, WI 53713
You can pick up a packet for a friend or team! Let the packet pickup volunteers know the names of others you are picking up for and make sure your friends know you picked up their materials.
Parking
Parking is available in the lots in downtown Madison. The State Street Campus garage (415 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI) is the closest to the start and finish line of the event. For more parking information, check out the City of Madison parking availability here.
Participant Deals
Participants of the 2016 Run for Literacy can receive special discounts at local stores in the area. Check back often for a growing list of discounts available to you.
Chaser's Bar & Grille (319 W. Gorham Street)
$5 off Jumbo Bloody Mary's & Screwdrivers
Espresso Royale (650 State Street)
$1.00 off any drink purchase
Fair Trade Coffee House (418 State Street)
$.50 off purchase
Hawk's Bar & Grill (425 State Street)
10% off purchase
Jamba Juice (401 State Street)
10% off purchase
Mr. Brew's Taphouse (305 W. Johnson Street)
10% off total bill
State Street Brats (603 State Street)
$5 Burgers and Fries combo; $2.75 Miller or Coors
Rockhound Brewery (444 S Park Street)
15% off total bill
Chip Timing
Runners who sign up for the 5K run or the 10K run will be chip timed. Timing chips are a part of your bib. Your bib must be worn on the front of your chest to be correctly read at the start and finish line. Do not bend your bib or the attached chip. Timing services will be facilitated by an outside company but you are responsible for appropriately wearing your chip to get an accurate read. Details about your timing will be posted at the finish line and will be updated periodically. You will receive an official email from our timing company after the event.
The Course
You won't want to miss this course! The 5K Run and 10K Run course begins near the corner of State and Gorham streets and go through the UW campus along Lakeshore Path before returning back to State Street. This is an out-and-back course.
The 5K Walk course begins near the corner of State and Gorham streets and meanders through the UW campus before returning to State Street.
Note the the 5K Walk course will follow a different route than the running courses. However, all participants will start and end at the same location.
Check out the 2016 Course Maps!
The 2016 course is subject to change if the City of Madison, City of Shorewood Hills, or the University of Wisconsin- Madison decide to do any large construction projects that impact our route. Notificaiton will be sent prior to the race if changes are made but no refunds will be given due to route changes.
Online Registration Tips
We are going green this year! We are trying to save our trees and save on printing costs so we hope you will register online for the event. If you really, really, really want to register through the mail you can find the registration form here but hey, you are already here so you might as well sign up online!
Registering a Team
To register a team, the team captain should first register themself. Teams have an unlimited capacity and team members can register at any time while online registraion is open.
TO CREATE A TEAM:
1. During the registration process it will ask if you want to join or create a team.
2. Answer yes.
3. Choose to create a team.
4. Create a team name (you have the option to create a password which will make your team private - your team members will have to enter the password during registration).
5. Complete your registration for the event.
6. Email/call/facebook all of your friends and share the registration site with them. Make sure to let them know what your team name is.
7. Teammates can register for whatever run or walk that they want to (5K run, 10K run, 5K walk). It does not matter what event you are participating in.
8. Let your teammates know that during their registration process answer yes to the question “Would you like to join or create a team?".
TO JOIN A TEAM:
1. Choose Join Team; answer yes to the question “Would you like to join or create a team?"
2. In the dropdown box choose your team name.
3. Continue with registration to officially register for the event.
Training Tips
Check out this great list of training apps to help you get to the finish line of the Run for Literacy!
Generously Sponsored By
Join the list of sponsors today! Contact Jen at 608-244-3911 to discuss sponsorship or complete this form.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Liles Parker PLLC | $350.00 |
| 2 | Wendy Horton | $100.00 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $100.00 |
Top teams
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Madison Public LibraryRaised:$475.00 |
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| 2 |
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Kids Lit Book ClubRaised:$270.00 |
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| 3 |
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The Oxford CommasRaised:$210.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Jackie
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Jackie Forman$245.00 Raised$250.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Brian
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Brian KockenRaised: $175.00 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Brenda
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Brenda Redepennin...$155.00 Raised$75.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun, October 23, 2016 10:00 AM - Kids' Fun Run
- Sun, October 23, 2016 10:30 AM - 10K Run Start
- Sun, October 23, 2016 10:30 AM - 5K Run Start
- Sun, October 23, 2016 10:30 AM - 5K Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jen Davie
- jdavie@litnetwork.org
- Phone
- +1 608-244-3911
