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Event date Fri 1st May - Mon 1st Jun 2026
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Location Anywhere
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Take on 40 miles this May to change children's life stories. The Race for Reading challenges you to move 40 miles or more over the month of May to help improve children’s literacy. Each mile you complete is a chance to raise sponsorship and every £40 you raise will fund a full year of one-to-one reading support for a child. You can complete your 40 miles in any way that suits you. Whether you walk, run, swim or cycle, every mile takes us closer to ensuring more children get the reading support they need. Why Race for Reading? One in four children leave primary school unable to read to the expected standard. This means that these children may struggle to access their secondary education, which will have a life-long impact on their future opportunities. Schoolreaders is helping to change this, by providing high quality reading volunteers to primary schools to listen to children read one-to-one. How it works Sign up Move 40 miles or more during May Raise vital funds and change children’s life stories We’ll support you with fundraising tips, motivation and resources along the way. Your impact 40 miles isn’t far to go, but it could make a world of difference! -£40 can provide one child with a full year of weekly one-to-one reading sessions -£80 can support two children -£120 can support three children – how many children could you help? This year is the National Year of Reading, making it the perfect time for you to go all in and show your support. How you sign up Register for the Race for Reading online Set up your fundraising page and choose a target that feels right for you Move 40 miles throughout May - your way! Share your challenge with friends, family or colleagues and invite them to support you
