Race for Reading 5k & Fun Run 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

This is a timed 5K run/walk at Potawatomi Wildlife Park in Tippecanoe, IN. The course goes through parts of the park including a nice wooded area and prairie. This year, once again, we are partnering with the park for their fall fest. In addition to the run there will be fun activities, food and a fall movie for the family!

🏆 Awards and Recognition

• Top Finishers: Awards will be given for the top male/female finisher in each age group.
• Overall Winners: The top 3 overall finishers will receive Amazon gift cards!
• Fun Run Awards: The first 3 finishers of the Fun Run will also receive an award and Amazon gift cards!

👶 Age Groups

• 15 & under: Young athletes participating.
• 16-24: Engaging young adults.
• 25-34: Motivated adults.
• 35-44: Competitive middle-aged group.
• 45-54: Active participants.
• 55+: Experienced runners and walkers.

📚 Proceeds and Community Impact

The proceeds of the race will be divided and given to our Young Authors Conference and Books for Babies program. The YAC brings a local author or illustrator to an area school for a fun and informative presentation on the profession. All area kids are invited to join. Books for Babies provides two new books to newborns born in Bremen Hospital. Information about the importance of early literacy is also given to the parents.

👕 Registration Details

• T-shirt Guarantee: T-shirt guarantee through September 22nd, 2025.
• 5K Start Time: 5K will start right after the Fun Run is over, approximately at 5:00 p.m.
• 5K Registration Fee: Race Day registration fee for 5K $25 without a T-shirt guarantee.
• Fun Run Registration: Race Day registration for Fun Run $15 without a T-shirt guarantee.

🔗 More Information

For more details, you can visit the Race for Reading 5k & Fun Run 2025 page.