13th Annual Run Back to School 5K, 1 Mile Race & Fun Run

Healthy bodies support healthy minds!  Grab your running shoes, family and friends, and participate in an invigorating, safe, and family friendly run in the Latimer Lane School district. All proceeds go directly back to the school and its students and provide enhancements to the Latimer Lane Physical Education Program. Previous race proceeds have purchased a Gaga Pit, sleds, a map for the primary playground, a basketball hoop, a climbing tower, and balls for each of the classes (to name a few).

As a reminder to those participating, our race largely focuses on promoting healthy habits for kids and families. This is reflected in the large portion on younger ages who receive awards upon completion. The Race Director chooses age categories to reflect the number of students participating. While we encourage participation from the larger community, please keep this in mind as you register.  Mile Run awards will be specifically given to kids in elementary school. 

Mark your calendars! On October 4, 2026, the Latimer Lane School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will host the 13th annual Run Back to School 5K, 1 Mile, & Fun Run. The mission of this community wide event is to encourage a healthy lifestyle and provide students of all abilities with the opportunity to experience running and the benefits it can bring to their life.

∗Registration for all events start at 9:00!

FUN RUN:

9:30am - Upper Fields. Calling all kids!!! The fun run course is back, and we've got lots planned this year.  

• All participants that register by 9/17/26 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout.

1 Mile Race:
10am - Intersection of Colonial Drive and Mountain View Drive. The 1 mile course will be clearly marked. Awards for elementary age group winners.

• All participants that register by 9/17/2026 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout.

5K race: 
10:30 - Intersection of Latimer Lane Road and Valley View Road.  Same course as last year which will be clearly marked.

• All participants that register by 9/17/2026 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout.

T-SHIRT ONLY:

If you are not running and would like to support by purchasing a t-shirt, you can click the tab and buy at checkout.  Runners can also buy additional t-shirts if they would like. Make sure to place your order by 9/17/26 at 3pm. Check it out in the Store tab! 

Donations: If you would like to make a donation, please go to the donation tab at the top of the page. Thank you!

Questions about RBTS? Email: latimerlanerace@gmail.com 

Post your pictures on our Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/RunBacktoSchoolLatimerLane/  AND https://www.facebook.com/groups/LatimerLanePTO

Make sure to scroll down on this page after you register to get your 5K map! ↓