EVENT DETAILS

Back for a 5th year!  Meltfest is held the first Saturday in SPRING.  For 2018 this is Saturday, March 24, 2018. 

Similar to years past, the event starts and finishes at the historic Prairie Street Brewhouse while taking runners and walkers through multiple historic districts of downtown Rockford.  The race kicks off at 10:00 a.m.  

After the race, stay for a day of free festivities including market and food vendors, kid activities, live music, and a bunch of other fun surprises. Check out www.meltfest.com or follow us on Facebook to learn more details as the event draws nearer.

All participants receive a commemorative shirt, finisher medal, and get to enjoy the post race snack-table.  In addition, $5 from every participant will be donated to the selected nonprofit for the year (KFACT - Keeping Families and Communities Together; www.k-fact.org).  PLUS: Lots of other fun surprises are in the works.  We truly think this is a 5K that you do not want to miss.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION, PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION & RACE SPECIFIC INFORMATION (SEE BELOW)

Packet Pick-Up (OR In-Person Registration):  Friday, March 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. OR Saturday, March 24th (race-day) from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. @ the Prairie Street Brewhouse.  NOTE:  The 24th will be a busy day as we have a large number of participants (in addition to the start of the day-long MELTFEST celebration).  It is recommended, if possible, to pick up packets on Friday the 23rd.

5K Start:  10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 24th.

5K Information Packet Link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYcQuefQ8RGo4W13CBIirpj3w4KjLqyR/view?usp=sharing

WEATHER NOTE:  The 5K is scheduled to go off rain or shine.  Please dress accordingly.  Also, remember that Meltfest is a day-long celebration so if you think you might need to change clothes we encourage you to bring an extra set with you.

ICEHOGS NOTE:  The Rockford IceHogs ticket promotion ended March 21st.  Registration at this point does not include a ticket to the game on 3/24.