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Join Us for the 4th Annual 1in5K Dyslexia Dash!

Saturday, September 27 •  7:30 AM

Freestone Park, Gilbert, AZ

Together, We Can Change the Story

1 in 5 people struggle with literacy — but together, we can change that. The 1in5K Dyslexia Dash isn’t just a run, it’s a movement. Join families, educators, and advocates for a morning that builds community, raises awareness, and fuels training for educators in evidence-based reading instruction.

👉 Register Now and be part of the change!

Event Highlights

🏃 Fun for Everyone
This 5K welcomes all — competitive runners, casual walkers, strollers, and even leashed dogs! Lace up for a race or bring the whole family for a morning of movement, laughter, and memories.

❤️ Stronger Together
More than just a run, the Dash is a gathering place for dyslexic learners, families, and advocates. Connect, share stories, and stand united in spreading dyslexia awareness.

📚 Empowering Teachers. Improving Outcomes.

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Your participation supports Structured Literacy training for educators. As teachers strengthen their practice with evidence-based instruction, classrooms transform — and students gain the literacy skills they need to thrive.

Running Into Dyslexia Awareness Month

The Dash is more than a race — it launches Dyslexia Awareness Month across Arizona. By joining us, you help shine a spotlight on the 1 in 5 who struggle with literacy and amplify the call for research-based solutions in schools and communities.

Special Opportunity: Nominate a Teacher

Build a team of 30+ participants and unlock a $300 reimbursement scholarship to send a teacher to dyslexia training. Your team’s effort helps equip educators to identify and support struggling readers — creating a ripple effect that changes student lives for years to come.

How it Works:

  Team captain registers & invites friends
  Hit 30+ registrations under your team name
  Nominate a teacher (or yourself!) for the $300 training scholarship

Race Options & Pricing

Every registration supports the mission.

🏃 5k Run/Walk – $35
Chip-timed or casual — your pace.

🫶 Virtual Run – $30
Run anywhere and still make an impact.

👟 100 Yard Kids Dash – $15
A quick, confidence-boosting sprint for kids 10 and under.

Help Us Reach 450 Runners

Every step you take supports literacy for Arizona students. The Dash is our flagship fundraiser, and proceeds directly sustain IDA Arizona’s work — from teacher training scholarships to community education and advocacy — ensuring every child has the opportunity to read.

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Why Your Participation Matters

IDA Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID: 86-0853711) dedicated to promoting reading proficiency and raising awareness about dyslexia statewide. Your participation fuels:

• Professional Development that equips educators and other professionals with research-based practices.
• Education, resources, and advocacy that empower students, families, and professionals.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship of IDA Arizona fuels our statewide mission — funding teacher training scholarships, community education, and advocacy that improve literacy outcomes for Arizona students.

The Dyslexia Dash provides a great opportunity for sponsor visibility, including recognition on race-day materials and shirts.

📌 Confirmation & logo deadline: September 1 to be featured on the 2025 Dash shirt.

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Unable to Join the Dash?

You can still make a difference!

Each $300 donation funds one reimbursement scholarship for teacher training in Structured Literacy — but every contribution, big or small, helps us put more educators in training and more students on the path to reading success.

Donate Now

Donations are tax-deductible and may be made in honor of someone special. Choose to remain anonymous, or allow us to notify your honoree with a personal email or celebratory social media message.

📩 Questions? Contact us at info@arizonaida.org.