Race Information

Veterans 5K Run
Rockford, IL
City Location
Winnebago County
Nov 4, 2023 - Saturday
5K run | kids run
  • Race Information
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    A 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford, IL.  This is our 11th annual run and will, again, be held at Mercyhealth SportsCore-One,  Veterans Memorial Park!  The run is on a beautiful course now running over to the Winnebago Forest Preserve and doing a loop around the pond.  This run is USATF certified (IL19039NM) and is a 2023 RRR Circuit Race.  See more information about the RRR Circuit at www.rockfordroadrunners.org 

    Registration pricing:  

    $35 per participant, $15 for children 17 and under 

    Discount of $3 for RRR (does not include children 17 and under).

    Online registration closes on THURSDAY 11-2-2023 at midnight

    No inline skates or dogs please!  

    Shirts are guaranteed only if registered by 10-17-2023.  SHIRTS WILL NOT BE A GUARANTEE AFTER 10-17-2023.

    Our cool dog tag awards are given to the top male and female winners, along with the top 3 male and female winners in each of the following age categories:

    0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

    ****Hierarchy of awards:  One award given per person.

    $100 - Overall male and female

    $50 - Overall male and female veterans

    $50 - Overall male and female masters (50+)

    Veteran Branches - Male and Female

    Age groups - 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group.

      **Note - per IHSA rules, a high school athlete that is currently in or may be running sports may jeopardize their eligibility and/or scholarship opportunities by accepting the cash awards, and therefore, will not be allowed to accept the cash prizes.  They are, however, still eligible to win the overall title and the dog tag medals.

    Timing provided by Tri-3 Sports Timing.

    See below for our unique "wall" shirt opportunity!  And our awesome sponsors!  Please patronize these veteran supporting businesses!  Especially our main sponsor, Eldridge Roofing! http://www.eldridgeroofing.com

     

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Oct 24, 2013
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Nov 19, 2022
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    We hope to update it for 2024

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