Walk, Run, Read for Literacy
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Event overview
The 2026 Walk,Run,Read for Literacy takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Coeur d'Alene City Park, 415 W Fort Grounds Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. The event is the fifth annual fundraiser for The Literacy Project of North Idaho, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3). The organizer states that 100% of race proceeds support local adult literacy and English language programs.
The event program includes a variety of entries with stated prices and registration deadlines:
- 5K Run/Walk (price: $30; registration ends September 17, 2026; open to ages 7-105)
- Kids Dash (price: $10; registration ends September 17, 2026; open to ages 7-12)
Additional options listed are a Virtual Run (price: $30; registration ends September 18, 2026), a free registration option for Kids 6 and under (registration ends September 18, 2026), and a Volunteer registration option (no fee; registration ends September 18, 2026).
Course and on-site activities
The 5K begins in Coeur d'Alene City Park and follows an out-and-back route along the Idaho Centennial Trail toward Post Falls, with a turnaround before the Highway 95 bridge and water stations along the route. The Kids Dash is held inside the park on a short loop course.
On-site activities listed include an annual book swap and sale, games and other family activities, and awards: prizes for the top three 5K finishers and medals for all Kids Dash participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.