TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--The University of Alabama National Society of Collegiate Scholars will host the 2nd Annual Great Alabama Reading Race on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 9 a.m. with check-in starting at 8 a.m. in front of Morgan Hall.

Registration forms can be obtained at the Office of the Dean of Students in 231 Ferguson Center, or participants can register on race day. The individual entry fee is $10 which includes a T-shirt and the group entry fee for groups of 10 or more is $8. T-shirts are limited so early registration is advised.

Prizes will also be provided for early registration as well as top winners, and all participants will have an opportunity to win door prizes throughout the day as well. Runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, and dogs are all encouraged to participate.

The goal of The Great Alabama Reading Race is to raise money to purchase summer reading books for students in grades K-8 attending school in the Tuscaloosa community in need of these books. Some of the profits will also go toward reading programs throughout the city. Last year the National Society of Collegiate Scholars was able to purchase more than 500 books for the students at Westlawn Middle School. The group hopes by purchasing exciting and interesting books for these students, they can inspire them to get excited about reading.

For more information about the race please contact Grace Shelby, executive vice president for the UA National Society of Collegiate Scholars, at 205/347-8657 or shelb006@bama.ua.edu.