When:	Back to Calendar » May 7, 2016 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Where:	Mesa Public Library -- Red Mountain Branch 635 N Power Rd Mesa,AZ 85205 USA	View Full-Size Map » ✔ Add to Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Contact:	http://www.active.com/mesa-az/running/distance-running-races/paws-2-read-5k-2016
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Grab your running shoes and join us for a stroller and leash-friendly 5k event to benefit Paws 2 Read!

Our first annual Paws 2 Read 5K Run will take place on Saturday, May 7 2016 at Mesa Public Library-Red Mountain Branch! The race starts at the library, takes a scenic loop around the Red Mountain lake and concludes back at the library for a fun runner’s festival featuring our supporting businesses and organizations.

Paws 2 Read is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering reading programs that allow children to enhance their literacy skill by reading aloud to pet therapy animals. Our programs enable children to establish confidence in their reading capabilities, free from worry of messing up a word or being laughed at. The experience of a non-critical, caring environment can truly change a reader’s outlook on life and that is why Paws 2 Read was created.

Can’t make it to this year’s event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our Paw 2 Read Virtual Race. A virtual race is a race that can be completed from any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or even participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a race bib and finisher’s medal. All you have to do is register as a virtual runner.