One and all are invited to walk, run and have some fun while also making strides in the noble cause of supporting literacy.

The inaugural Walk, Run, Read North Idaho community event will be Aug. 6 in Black Bay Park, 1299 E. Third Ave., Post Falls.

Presented by the Literacy Project of North Idaho and Fleet Feet Coeur d'Alene, the day will feature a 5K fun run and walk at 8 a.m., a kids dash at 9:15 a.m. and a family fun day, including a book swap and $1 book sale, scavenger hunts and kids activities.

"We're going to create a really ridiculous obstacle course, because I love obstacle courses," project executive director Kat Gilmore said Thursday.

She said these events encourage people to talk about literacy and books while providing a safe space for adults who struggle with reading.

"Being out in the community and letting people know who we are is the overriding goal," she said.

The nonprofit Literacy Project of North Idaho is an affiliate of ProLiteracy America, the largest adult literacy and basic-education membership organization in the nation. The project serves North Idaho, from Sandpoint to Plummer, by pairing tutors with adult learners for one-on-one English sessions.

Gilmore said one in seven adults, nationally, can't read above a third-grade level.

"We're a part of those numbers," she said.

She said it's important for the literacy project to have volunteers in the community who are available to help anyone who might need literacy help or resources.

"You need to always keep your doors open, because you don’t know when you can change someone’s life," Gilmore said.

The project has two locations to help adults and families develop English skills to communicate with their children, doctors, employers, neighbors and community. Adult literacy at North Idaho College's Molstead Library continues to grow as more adults become aware of the program and seek to improve their literacy skills. The Rathdrum location, 15506 Washington St., supports adult learning for the northern communities. Both support basic adult learning, English as a second language and family literacy.

Registration for the 5K is $25. The kids dash is $10. Participation in all events is free for kids younger than 6.

Online registration is open until Aug. 5. T-shirts will be provided for those who sign up early. Registration on the day of the event is an additional $5.

Register: runsignup.com/Race/ID/PostFalls/WalkRunReadNorthIdaho