Events
1 Mile Competitive Race (timed)
$35
$25
9:10AM CDT
Registration Opens December 21, 2025 at 12:01am CST
Kid's Fun Run/Walk (100 meters, on the track & FREE)
$0
10:00AM CDT
Registration Opens December 21, 2025 at 12:01am CST
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.RockfordSafeFamilies.org.
Place
1 Huskie Circle
Machesney Park, IL US 61115
Machesney Park, IL US 61115
Description
2nd Annual Footsteps for Families!
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Harlem High School, Machesney Park, IL 61104
5K Run, 1 Mile Run, ! Mile Walk, Kids Fun Run & Family Fun Day!
Take Steps to End Child Abuse, Keep Children Safe & Families Together!
- 5K Run
- A timed race for runners of all ages and abilities.
- Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category (categories TBA)
- Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. (1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50)
- 1 Mile Competitive Race (timed)
- 1-Mile Run for competitive individuals
- 1 Mile Walk Non-Competitive (not timed)
- 1 Mile Walk for families/participants.
- Kids Fun Run/Walk (100 meters, FREE)
- A fun run for children of all ages will be run on the safety of the Harlem HS track (100 meters).
- All participants will receive a medal and a small prize.
- Must be under 10 years old
- MUST register and will receive a bib
- Family Fun Day
- Enjoy music, free food, games, activities, face painting, giveaways, and more!
Additional Information:
- The 5k course will include the scenic Willow Creek Path.
- There will be very few traffic crossings.
- Specific directions will be sent to every registrant.
- No inline skates or pets please!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race,
please contact the race director
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Race Map
The race course for 2025 [Link to Map]
A 30-Second Explanation of Safe Families for Children
This method helps children stay out of the system. Come join us!
Matching Donation Partnership
Program Assist, an initiative of the Stephenson Nursing Center Foundation has committed up to $20,000 in matching funds to Safe Families for Children of Rockford. For every $1 donated to the Stephenson Nursing Center Foundation, the Foundation will donate $2 to Safe Families for Children - Rockford
