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Registration
Register online at Speedy-Feet.com before Saturday, September 22nd to guarantee yourself a BLC 5k 2018 t-shirt.
Adult registration is $27, and kids under 8 are free to register (with a $1 processing fee); however, no t-shirt is included for kids.
Register online at Speedy-Feet.com before Saturday, September 22nd to guarantee yourself a BLC 5k 2018 t-shirt.
Adult registration is $27, and kids under 8 are free to register (with a $1 processing fee); however, no t-shirt is included for kids.
The Race
2018 marks the Brunner Literacy Center's 6th annual 5k to promote adult literacy education in Dayton!
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6th to walk, jog, or run our certified 5k course through beautiful Englewood MetroPark's West Park to celebrate the joys of literacy, health, and community. Our course begins and ends at the Lawwill Shelter, indicated by a green circle on the park map shown here.
Plan to arrive 45 minutes early to check in at the registration table, get something to eat or drink, join in some pre-race exercise, listen to music, and visit with friends.
2018 marks the Brunner Literacy Center's 6th annual 5k to promote adult literacy education in Dayton!
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6th to walk, jog, or run our certified 5k course through beautiful Englewood MetroPark's West Park to celebrate the joys of literacy, health, and community. Our course begins and ends at the Lawwill Shelter, indicated by a green circle on the park map shown here.
Plan to arrive 45 minutes early to check in at the registration table, get something to eat or drink, join in some pre-race exercise, listen to music, and visit with friends.
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Directions
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Raffle Prizes
At the end of the race, we like to give away some goodies. Raffle prizes include cash awards of $500, $300, and $200. On top of that, some of our friends and sponsors donate other goodies to be given away. Past years' prizes have included restaurant gift cards, gas station gift cards, fitness classes, fresh produce from A. Brown & Sons Nursery, and more!
Each 5k participant gets one free raffle ticket with registration. Additional tickets can be purchased at $5 for one (1) ticket and $25 for six (6) tickets. Tickets can be purchased in person at the BLC, online, or at the race site before the 5k. You do not need to be present to win. All proceeds benefit the BLC.
To purchase tickets online, visit our donation page. Make sure to include a comment that indicates the number of raffle tickets you wish to purchase AND in whose name we should put the tickets.
At the end of the race, we like to give away some goodies. Raffle prizes include cash awards of $500, $300, and $200. On top of that, some of our friends and sponsors donate other goodies to be given away. Past years' prizes have included restaurant gift cards, gas station gift cards, fitness classes, fresh produce from A. Brown & Sons Nursery, and more!
Each 5k participant gets one free raffle ticket with registration. Additional tickets can be purchased at $5 for one (1) ticket and $25 for six (6) tickets. Tickets can be purchased in person at the BLC, online, or at the race site before the 5k. You do not need to be present to win. All proceeds benefit the BLC.
To purchase tickets online, visit our donation page. Make sure to include a comment that indicates the number of raffle tickets you wish to purchase AND in whose name we should put the tickets.
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Race Prizes
The three fastest men and women in each age bracket will be awarded medals at our closing ceremonies. Age brackets are divided into these groups:
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BLC 5k 2018 Flyer
Want to spread the word? Download, print, and share our 2018 flyer below!
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Sponsorship Packages
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Support adult learners in Dayton!
The Brunner Literacy Center needs your help. By sponsoring the BLC's biggest fundraiser of the year, you provide learning materials to adult students, professional development and training to their tutors, and financial support to the offices and staff members that keep the Center running.
Please help us continue to provide excellent, free, one-on-one tutoring services for adults who want to put in the hard work it takes to gain the skills they need to make a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities. Check out the Literacy Facts page of our website to learn more about the effects of low literacy skills.
A more literate Dayton benefits us all, and literacy really does change lives. You can help. Sponsorship packages and benefits are outlined below.
The Brunner Literacy Center needs your help. By sponsoring the BLC's biggest fundraiser of the year, you provide learning materials to adult students, professional development and training to their tutors, and financial support to the offices and staff members that keep the Center running.
Please help us continue to provide excellent, free, one-on-one tutoring services for adults who want to put in the hard work it takes to gain the skills they need to make a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities. Check out the Literacy Facts page of our website to learn more about the effects of low literacy skills.
A more literate Dayton benefits us all, and literacy really does change lives. You can help. Sponsorship packages and benefits are outlined below.
Platinum sponsorship ($10,000+)
- "The 2018 5k for Literacy Presented by (Your Group's Name Here"
- Recognition on website, Facebook, and emails with Platinum designation
- Top billing on all advertising materials and media for the 2018 5k
- XL logo on t-shirts and race day banner
- 6 free 2018 5k t-shirts
Gold Sponsorship ($1,000+)
- Recognition on website, Facebook, and emails with Gold designation
- Large logo on t-shirts and race day banner
- 4 free 2018 5k t-shirts
silver sponsorship ($500+)
- Recognition on website, Facebook, and emails with Silver designation
- Medium logo on t-shirts and race day banner
- 2 free 2018 5k t-shirts
bronze sponsorship ($300+)
- Recognition on website, Facebook, and emails with Bronze designation
- Small logo on t-shirts and race day banner
- 1 free 2018 5k t-shirt
Fundraising Progress
Check back in here throughout the summer and fall to see our fundraising progress!
2018 5k Sponsors
The businesses, organizations, families, and individuals listed here have provided generous gifts of funding for our 5th annual 5k. We show our appreciation, in part, by identifying them here, on Facebook, on our 5k banner at the race, and on the back of the 2018 5k t-shirts. We also encourage friends of the BLC to support these groups.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event either as an individual/family or through your business/organization, call the BLC at 937-567-9600 and ask to speak with Bridget.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event either as an individual/family or through your business/organization, call the BLC at 937-567-9600 and ask to speak with Bridget.
Platinum Sponsor ($10,000)
Sisters of the Precious Blood
Gold Sponsors ($1000)
Anonymous Gold Sponsor #1
Anonymous Gold Sponsor #2
BLC Founders
Bochenek Family
(Temporarily) Anonymous Gold Sponsor #3
Key Ads, Inc.
Marianists of the Dayton Region
The Elmer Neumeier Family
Silver Sponsors ($500)
Benny's Pizza
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Friendship Village Retirement Community
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Knights of Columbus, St. Christopher Council
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Knights of Columbus, St. Paul Council
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The Lacombe-Muhlenkamp Families
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PCS Technical Services
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Rahn Dental Group
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Family of William Thie
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Bronze Sponsors ($300)
Calvary Cemetery
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Carillon Family Practice
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Crossman & McNamee, LLC
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DeLong / Arnett
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Family Medicine of Vandalia & Vandalia Family Care
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Knights of Columbus, Marian Council
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McNamee & McNamee, PLL
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Jesse & Carol Parete
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Preferred Insurance Center
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Swords & Williams, CPAs
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