5K RACE
Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonald's
Place
320 S Wyman St.
Rockford, IL 61101
Description
Stroll on State - Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonald's is a holiday themed Run/Walk in beautiful downtown Rockford IL. The course will start and finish in Davis Park (320 S Wyman St, Rockford, IL 61101) and will run across the beautiful Rock River, down decorated East State Street - all holiday themed for the season.
The Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonald's is part of the festivities of Stroll on State www.gorockford.com/stroll-on-state which includes the race, Stroll on State parade, live music, tree lighting, and other events.
** No inline skates
** No dogs please!
** It's a family event - strollers are ok if starting near the rear.
Awards:
Overall Male & Female
Age Groups (1st, 2nd, & 3rd):
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+
Timing provided by Tri-3 Sports Timing.
REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT AND SHIRT SIZE.
2026 COURSE MAP ** HOLIDAY THEMED RACE COURSE
The course is the same Dasher Dash loop running the downtown streets of Rockford, crossing 4 different bridges, and running the holiday decorated East State Street that you have known since 2023, but starting and ending at Davis Park.
FINISHER & AGE GROUP MEDALS
We have brand new finisher and age group medals. Thank you to Bucciferro Family McDonald's and Field Fastener for your sponsorship of these beautiful new medals!
2026 DASHER DASH SHIRTS
REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT AND SHIRT SIZE.
** Any registration after the November 1, 2026 is not guaranteed to get a t-shirt and size selection may be limited **
Hats
Don't need another shirt? Does your head get chilly? There's a limited run of 2026 Dasher hats. Select instead of a shirt during registration OR show up to packet pickup early and buy one for $22.
Come to packet pickup early to make sure you get the color you want.
Sweatshirts
We added a limited run of high quality hooded sweatshirts available for purchase. You do not need to be a participant to buy one. Just click 'Store' in the left column.
They have to be picked up at packet pickup or at GoRockford (during business hours) after the event. They are selling fast. If any are left over, they will be available at packet pickup - cash only.
2026 DASHER DASH COSTUME CONTEST ** KIDS & ADULT CATEGORIES
Get ready for the same costume contest you have always enjoyed, but at Davis Park!
2026 PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
REGISTRATION NOTES - IMPORTANT
There is NO RACE DAY registration or registration after online registration closes!
Online registration closes on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 6pm - No exceptions.
Packet pickup location will be at Fleet Feet of Rockford:
Wednesday, November 25 - Noon to 6pm
Friday, November 27 - Noon to 6pm
Very limited packet pickup is available 10am to 11am at Davis Park. This should ONLY be reserved for out of town participants unable to pick up their packets (or have somebody else pick up for them) Wednesday or Friday. It will close promptly at 11am to make sure we can start the race on time at noon.
Fleet Feet is located in the Edgebrook Shops at 1653 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107. Feel free to shop around and you will be given a coupon at packet pickup.
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