Events
Place
Rockford, IL US 61103
Description
5K Run & Walk:
A 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford, IL. This is our 12th annual run and will, again, be held at Mercyhealth SportsCore-One, Veterans Memorial Park! The run is on a beautiful course now running over to the Winnebago Forest Preserve and doing a loop around the pond. This run is USATF certified (IL19039NM) and is a 2024 RRR Circuit Race. See more information about the RRR Circuit at www.rockfordroadrunners.org
5k Ruck Division:
This is a 5k Ruck. This event starts at the same time as the 5k. It requires the participant to carry a rucksack (aka. backpack) for the entire 5k distance.
If you weigh > 150 lbs = your Ruck should weigh 20 lb.
If you weigh < 150 lbs = your Ruck should weigh 10 lb.
Registration pricing:
$35 per participant, $15 for children 17 and under
Discount of $3 for RRR (does not include children 17 and under).
Online registration closes on Friday, 11-1-2024 at midnight
No inline skates or dogs please!
Shirts are guaranteed only if registered by 10-19-2024. SHIRTS WILL NOT BE A GUARANTEE AFTER 10-19-2024.
Our cool dog tag awards are given to the top male and female winners, along with the top 3 male and female winners in each of the following age categories:
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+
****Hierarchy of awards: One award given per person.
$100 - Overall male and female
$50 - Overall male and female veterans
$50 - Overall male and female masters (50+)
Veteran Branches - Male and Female
Age groups - 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group.
**Note - per IHSA rules, a high school athlete that is currently in or may be running sports may jeopardize their eligibility and/or scholarship opportunities by accepting the cash awards, and therefore, will not be allowed to accept the cash prizes. They are, however, still eligible to win the overall title and the dog tag medals.
Timing provided by Tri-3 Sports Timing.
See below for our unique "wall" shirt opportunity! And our awesome sponsors! Please patronize these veteran supporting businesses! Especially our main sponsor, Eldridge Roofing! http://www.eldridgeroofing.com
Race Contact Info
Honor your Special Veteran on our Shirt - 10 Spots are Available on the Shirt
The "wall shirt" is a unique opportunity to memorialize the Veterans who are no longer with us or who are currently keeping us safe. We have 10 spots available on the back of our shirts at $100 each. Their name and branch will be listed. What an extraordinary way to honor your special veteran with this commemorative shirt!
Please contact the race director at tim.goodwin@datapoint-us.com with questions.
Packet Pick-up and Registration
Packet Pickup will be at the Soccer Center building at the SportCore-1 facility (race site - see map below).
1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford IL 61103
Wednesday, Oct 30th - 5pm - 7pm
Friday, Nov 1st - 4pm - 7pm
Saturday, Nov 2nd - 7am - 8am (closes at 8am sharp to provide participant information to the race timmer)
REGISTRATION NOTES - IMPORTANT
There is No day of event registration or registration after online registration closes!
Online registration for all events closes on Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11:59pm - sorry, no exceptions.
Course Map
Finisher Medal
2024 Finisher Medal Design will be similar to the 2023 design shown in the photo.
Age Award Medals
Awesome Dog-Tag Style Age Group Award Medals. Medals will be similar in design as the 2024 metals.
Veterans Drop-In Center
The Veterans Drop-In Center supports all Veterans and their families. We focus on Veterans in need of help by providing no-cost referrals to other agencies, computer usage, free haircuts, lunch and dinner, as well as peer to peer counseling and services. The center is a 501(3)c not-for-profit corporation. Please visit us at www.veteransdropincenter.com or at our fb page - search fb for veterans drop-in center Rockford IL
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