Running and Reading Club
The Healthy Kids Running and Reading Club is a fitness program that uniquely combines training for a 5K race (3.1 miles) with reading an age-appropriate book, nutrition and character building lessons. The program is available to anyone who is entering 2nd-5th grade, at any fitness or reading level. This provides a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn about goal setting, developing character and staying healthy as we work towards completing a 5K race. The cost of the program is $20. Participants will receive an age-appropriate book, bag, and other class materials and free entry in the Run for the Bagel 5K.
Books:
- Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink
- Best Wishes by Sarah Mlynowski & Christina Soontornvat
- Bummer in the Summer by Dan Gutman
2026 Dates
The five week program will begin the week of June 16 and will end on Saturday, July 18 after the race is complete. The class is 9 to 11am every Monday & Wednesday at the Mattoon Public Library.
9 to 11 am
June 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15
July 18 (5k Run for the Bagel)
Each participant will need to be registered separately.
For more information, contact Harley Powley , Healthy Kids Educator at (217) 345-6822.