Event Description

TREAD Academy’s 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk – Run for Reading

Join us for the 4th Annual Run for Reading 5K hosted by TREAD Academy! This meaningful event is all about raising awareness and support for students who need intensive reading intervention. Every mile you move helps empower a student on their journey to literacy.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
📍 Location: Deshong Park, Stone Mountain, GA
🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM
💵 Registration Fee: $35 (includes an official race t-shirt!)
🏅 Prizes awarded to the fastest runners!

Why Run for Reading?
Recent data reveals that only 31% of 4th grade students and 30% of 8th grade students are reading proficiently. That’s a 2% and 1% drop, respectively, from 2022—highlighting a growing literacy crisis.

This event supports students who require targeted, intensive reading intervention. Every dollar raised directly funds programs that give students a chance to achieve grade-level reading and unlock future opportunities.

🏁 After the race, the fun continues!
Stick around for:

🎉 Fun activities for kids
🛍️ Vendors for shopping
🌍 Our Infamous International Food Festival – enjoy delicious cultural dishes available for purchase from around the globe!
Whether you’re racing to win or walking in support, come be a part of the movement to close the literacy gap—one step (and one bite) at a time.