36th Running of the UW Health State Street Mile

Sponsored by  

UW Health 

Note: Online Registration ends on Friday August 5th at 2:00pm  Packet Pickup and late registration at UW Health/SwedishAmerican Camelot Towers (parking lot/race starting area) 1415 East State Street: Friday 3-6pm & Sat. Noon-4pm 

Course:
The race starts on East State Street (between Regan and Summit Streets) close to the entrance to UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital/ Camelot Tower. The point to point course is downhill and fast, with the finish on the State Street bridge. Splits at each 1/4.

Schedule of Events
5:00 PM Ben Newson Jr. Boys Heat (Boys K-12 in fall of 2022)  5:25 PM Ben Newson Jr. Girls Heat-(Girls K-12 in fall of 2022.)  5:50 PM Adult Heat- (Men & Women ages 17 & up if out of High School.  Note Adult race includes masters "ages 40+")   6:15 PM Kids Free Fun Run on State Street Bridge - Must Pre-Register Note: 1/4 mile event takes place at the mile finish line area. 6:30 PM Awards Ceremony

Awards - Prize Money - Age Groups - 
Prize money will be awarded to top three male and female finishers in Adult heat: $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd. First place Master runners in adult heat $100 for 1st place overall male & female.                                                                             

Age Group Awards given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, male and female, in each age group of the Ben Newson Jr heats (6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19) and Adult heat (17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+). Ribbons given to all finishers of the Kids Fun Run.

2022 School Challenge Includes - High Schools - Middle Schools - Elementary Schools 

School Challenge Sponsored by A & B Machine Shop / Rockford Carbide Die & Tool

Awards for Schools with most participants:  High School-$1,000 * Middle School- $750 * Elementary School-$500 

The schools at each level that have the most registered and participating students, staff and faculty will receive a cash awards for their athletic departments. Each registrant will designate their school and grade level or faculty/staff position. We encourage school spirit by wearing you school apparel on race day! ( NOTE- Rules for School Challenge Participants: They must be enrolled or work for the school they are representing  for the fall of 2022 and  cross the finish line as a participant to count toward the School Challenges.)

Register by July 23rd to guarantee receiving shirt.  (Sorry, no t-shirts for the free Kids Fun Run.)

Packet Pickup & Late Registration:   Packet Pickup and late registration at UW Health/SwedishAmerican Camelot Towers (parking lot/race starting area) 1415 East State Street: Friday 3-6pm & Sat. Noon-4pm 

Note no discounts for late registrations. Sign up by July 23rd to guarantee a shirt!

Race Benefits:  Rockford Wildcats youth running team.  Please consider an additional donation when signing up. 

Race is hosted by the Rockford Road Runners for past history of race and results visit - State Street Mile

Note no Refunds.