LOOP for Literacy – Spirit Race 2026
March 7, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
$35A New Chapter in Actively Supporting Literacy
After much thoughtful consideration, we have decided to retire LOOP for Literacy after 15 wonderful years. This community event has been a meaningful tradition, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has walked, run, cycled, sponsored, and volunteered in support of literacy over the years.
As we look ahead, we are excited to continue championing literacy in a new way – by joining Spirit of Giving’s Community Spirit Race on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Florida Atlantic University — Football Stadium in Boca Raton. Partnering in this collaborative nonprofit event will allow us to raise funds efficiently to support and expand our critical literacy programs.
In addition, we are growing our mission-focused community engagement through events like our Author Talk Series and other community reading experiences, designed to inspire readers and strengthen our shared love of literacy.
We’re proud of LOOP for Literacy’s legacy and look forward to this next chapter – one that continues to build community and open doors through the power of reading. Join us on March 7 at the Community Spirit Race.
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Join the LOOP for Literacy team at registration
FREE LOOP for Literacy Hat
First 50 participants to register for the Community Spirit Race under team LOOP for Literacy will earn a free LOOP for Literacy baseball hat!
2025 Top 5K Finishers
Men’s 5K Winners
1st Place:
Max Arthay — Time 19:22
2nd Place:
Allan Nosworthy — Time 21:21
3rd Place:
Gergios Loudaros — Time 22:18
Women’s 5K Winners
1st Place:
Josee Paicard-Arsenault — Time 21:01
2nd Place:
Sofia Rodriguez — Time of 22:51
3rd Place:
Emily Abbott — Time 24:35
2025 Other Finishers and Milestones
Over-50 5K Winners
Men’s:
Theodore Belloise — Time 22:59
Women’s:
Susan Needham — Time 27:45
First Cyclist to Finish
Tom Giuffrida
Kids Run Winners
Kids 1-Mile Fun Run-Boys:
Alex Rodriguez — Time 2:14
Kids 1-Mile Fun Run-Girls:
Rhyan Brown — Time 2:25
Kids 100-Yard Dash:
Mason Cole
Top Fundraisers
Individual:
Len Gray
Team:
Holland & Knight and Bill Bone Bike Law



















