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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Commons Park, Royal Palm Beach FL
5K
70–81°F · some rain risk
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2025
69–86°F
dry
2024
76–83°F
dry
2023
68–83°F
dry
2022
76–82°F
dry
2021
55–71°F
dry
2020
74–80°F
rain
2019
75–84°F
dry
2018
73–83°F
dry
2017
69–80°F
dry
2016
72–77°F
dry
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About this race
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 Habit Burger & Grill, 280 S State Rd 7, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, Thursday, November 5 from 3:30 to 6:30pm. 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.
Course map
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