In order to promote literacy in the Bloomington community, Childs Elementary School will be hosting its first “Run For Literacy” on Saturday. All of the funds raised during the race will go towards creating miniature, free libraries around Bloomington. The libraries will be located in places like bus stops, where there are often children who might have a few minutes to stop and read.
People participating in the run will get to choose between running a 5k or a one mile race. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. behind the school, with the races beginning at 10 a.m. The 5k will take place in Olcott Park and the mile race will be held on the school’s track. A raffle for prizes will take place at 10:45 a.m.
To prepare for the event, elementary school students made colorful mile markers and signs. Many of them also participated in an after-school running club at which they played games and went on group runs.
When the library stands are purchased, the students will decorate them in their art classes. Representatives from the school hope that the race will become a yearly tradition.
So far, about 200 people have registered to participate. Everyone from the community is welcome.
