2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonald's
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 12:00PM CST
- Location Rockford, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the picturesque downtown Rockford, Winnebago! This holiday-themed run/walk promises a festive atmosphere as participants make their way through beautifully decorated streets, starting and finishing at Davis Park. The 5K course offers stunning views of the Rock River and winds down the charming East State Street, all adorned for the season.
As part of the larger Stroll on State celebration, this event features not only the race but also a lively parade, live music, a magical tree lighting, and so much more. It's a family-friendly occasion, welcoming runners of all ages—strollers are even welcome if they start near the rear. With awards for the overall male and female winners, as well as age group prizes, it's a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season. Don’t miss out on the fun; register by November 1, 2026, to guarantee your T-shirt and shirt size! Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer and community spirit at the Dasher Dash 5K!
As part of the larger Stroll on State celebration, this event features not only the race but also a lively parade, live music, a magical tree lighting, and so much more. It's a family-friendly occasion, welcoming runners of all ages—strollers are even welcome if they start near the rear. With awards for the overall male and female winners, as well as age group prizes, it's a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season. Don’t miss out on the fun; register by November 1, 2026, to guarantee your T-shirt and shirt size! Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer and community spirit at the Dasher Dash 5K!
Organiser's Description
STROLL ON STATE - DASHER DASH 5K 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 IS PART OF THE FESTIVITIES OF STROLL ON STATE WWW.GOROCKFORD.COM/STROLL-ON-STATE [http://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.
THE DASHER DASH 5K IS PART OF THE FESTIVITIES OF STROLL ON STATE WWW.GOROCKFORD.COM/STROLL-ON-STATE [http://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.
Races
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Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonald's
Incl. $3.40 Fee & FREE Race T-Shirt - Size
Sat 28th November 2026 (12:00PM CST)
$43.40
OPENS 13 AUGRACE HIGHLIGHTS: Holiday Themed Course Costume Contest Festive Race Shirt Award winning Finisher Medals
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320 S Wyman St., Rockford, 61101, IL, United States
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