Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.mitchellsrun.org.
Place
Rockford, MI US 49341
Description
Welcome to the 26th annual 5K Race and Kids K Fun Run thru downtown Rockford.
MRTR is a USAT & F certified 5K Run/Walk for multiple ages. The course runs through historic downtown Rockford and along the majestic Rogue River. Accurate splits at each mile and finish times.
Mitchell's Run Thru Rockford (MRTR) was organized to benefit Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD). Mitchell Peterson, and many other boys and some girls from West Michigan have been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. All race proceeds will be donated to PPMD in Mitchell's honor, to END DUCHENNE. This is a fun, family event, with live music and a festive atmosphere. The course runs through scenic Rockford and along The White Pine Trail!
Each registered 5K participant will receive a Mitchell's Run race tee, race bib, a finisher medal and race refreshments.
Each registered Kids K participant will receive a Mitchell's Run Race Tee, race bib, finisher medal and a popsicle or ice cream treat.
Each Virtual 5K participant will be mailed a race packet with our MRTR Race Tee, Race Bib and Medal prior to the event.
Packet pick up will take place on:
Friday, August 23 from 4:30-7:00pm
Saturday, August 24 from 7:00am - 8:00am
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Packet Pick Up
Friday, August 23 from 4:30 - 7:00pm
Rockford Footwear Depot under the big white tent
235 N Main Street
Rockford, MI 49341
T-Shirts not guaranteed with late registrations.
Saturday, August 24, 7:00-8:15am
under the tent on N. Squire St next to the Rockford Pavilion.
Awards
We will have a short awards ceremony near the Rockford Pavilion at 10:00am. If you are unable to stay and did not receive your winner medal at the race please email info@mitchellsrun.org to coordinate a pickup.
- Age Divisions: 10 & Under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65- 69, 70-74, 75 & Over & Neufy Division.
- Award for Men's and Women's overall winners
- Masters Awards for men and women (40+)
- Winner Medal Award for top three men & women in each age group.
- All 5K participants will receive a finisher medal for completing the race.
- All Kids K participants will receive a kid friendly finisher medal and ice cream treat.
Race Signs - $15 each
Race signs $15 - Unlimited. Placed on White Pine Trail to encourage your runner or just to say who you are running for! You let us know what you would like written on the sign and Mitchell's Run designers will artistically create your sign and place it on the trail Saturday morning before the race.
Three options to order: 1- Online option during registration 2 - Contact us at info@mitchellsrun.org. and pay via venmo 3- Place your order and pay with cash, check of venmo on Friday evening, at packet pick up.
