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.
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Additional race information can be found at http://www.rockfordroadrunners.org/state-street-mile.html.
Rules: For a participant to count toward the school challenge they must be attending that school in the fall of 2022. Teachers, administrators, and building staff working at a school can count towards the participation total. Participants must signup for their school at time of registration.
The $1,000 will be in addition to a school being the top participating school.
Example if the top Middle School has 100 participants they would not only win the $750 for being the top Middle School and would receive an additional $1,000 for having 100 participants in the mile.
The $1,000 bonus will be given to every school that has 100 participants cross the finish line, even if they are not the top school.
All of the following are some of the things not allowed in Rockford Road Runners for the safety of all participants; strollers, baby Joggers, animals, and bicycles. Race official’s decision are final. If you are uncertain always ask first.
No tables, tents, promotional activities, or sales are permitted at Rockford Road Runner events without prior written approval of the event. Requests can be made to admin@rockfordroadrunners.org
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