Event Details
Schedule of Events
The walk is on Saturday, October 7, 2023
Event Schedule:
- 9am - Registration, Breakfast, Resource Fair Opens
- 9:30am - Brief Warm-Up
- 9:45am - Walk begins
- 10am - Kids Zone Opens
- 11am - Costume Contest Winner Announced
- 11:30am - Raffle Winners Announced
- 12pm Event ends
Location & Directions
Chollas Lake Park
6350 College Grove Dr, San Diego, CA 9211
Become an Event Vendor
Would you like to be a vendor at the Walk for Literacy? Fill out the vendor application here!
Directions & Public Transportation
From Interstate 805 take the state Route 94 freeway east and exit on Broadway/College Avenue. Turn right on College Avenue and then left on College Grove Drive. The entrance is on the right, just past College Grove Way.
Chollas Lake Park is accessible by bus via SDMTS Routes 5, 856, 916 and 936.
Parking
Chollas Lake Park has two parking lots with free parking available. Participants may also park for free on the street along College Grove Dr.
Route
The Walk for Literacy will follow the 0.8 mile/1.3km dirt path around Chollas Lake. The route is suitable for walkers of all abilities and strollers. Walkers are welcome to complete as many laps as they feel comfortable. Virtual walkers can choose their own route and distance.
Costumes
Dress up as your favorite book character! Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes. Costumes are not required to participate in the Walk.
Volunteer
Dozens of volunteers are needed to ensure the Walk for Literacy’s success.
Join the fun! Sign up to become an event volunteer here!
Important Notes
- Dogs must be on-leash at all times.
- Smoking is not allowed.
- Glass containers are not allowed.
Become an Event Sponsor and Empower Kids' Dreams!
When you become a sponsor of the Walk for Literacy, you're joining a community that is committed to fostering a love for reading and empowering children with the tools they need to achieve their dreams.
Every sponsorship dollar will make a difference for students in 1st-3rd grade. To learn more about ways your business can make an impact for students in need, view our Sponsorship Opportunities packet, or contact Emily Moberly at emily@travelingstories.org!
