dATES: March 3 & 4, 2027

T-MOBILE CENTER

Registration for 2027 dates opens on September 29th, 2026

The Reading & Fitness Challenge presented by Evergy is BACK! This event is centered around encouraging youth in the community to get active and excited about reading!

Challenge your students (K-6th) to read 12 books and complete 12 hours of fitness activity by January 29! Winners are invited to the Reading & Fitness Challenge presented by Evergy celebration on Wednesday, March 3 or Thursday, March 4 during the morning session of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship at T-Mobile Center in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Classes, troops, teams, individuals – all are welcome to participate!

NOTE: Transportation is NOT provided as part of this program.

How to join:

  1. Review the Reading & Fitness Challenge presented by Evergy instructions.

  2. Submit the Reading & Fitness presented by Evergy registration form by Friday, December 11, 2026 to secure spots for your class/team/student(s).

    Please note: Registration is NOT OPEN for the 2027 dates.

  3. Download the Reading Log & Fitness Log and distribute to your student(s).

  4. Submit final participant form by Friday, February 12, 2027. (This will be sent out after you register.)

  5. Mark your calendars for the Reading & Fitness presented by Evergy on Wednesday March 3 and Thursday March 4, 2027!

ALL WINNERS RECEIVE:

  • Ticket to the morning session, Wednesday, March 3 or Thursday March 4, of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship

  • Complimentary lunch

  • Book

  • Reading & Fitness Challenge presented by Evergy “Certificate of Achievement” bookmark

Questions? Please email info@winforkc.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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