Rockford Road Runners were organized as  a running club on September 17,  1968.  The prime objectives of the organization has been the promotion and encouragement of running and walking and the education of the public as to their benefits. In furtherance of this objective RRR has sponsored or conducted races, educational activities, social events, published newsletters, maintained websites, members race Circuits, presented recognition awards and do all such other things as may be conducive to the encouragement of running and walking. The Rockford Road Runners club is an ongoing member club of the Road Runners Club of America.