Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING
- Date Sat 2nd November 2024
- Location Rockford, Illinois
- Price Free - $36.55
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 12th Annual Veterans 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in beautiful Rockford, Winnebago! This exciting event, held at Mercyhealth SportsCore-One in Veterans Memorial Park, is not only a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a scenic 5K course that loops around the stunning Winnebago Forest Preserve pond, but it also supports a great cause—the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford, IL.
Participants can choose between the traditional 5K Run/Walk or the unique 5K Ruck division, where you can challenge yourself by carrying a rucksack throughout the race. With registration pricing set at just $35 for adults and $15 for children 17 and under, this event is accessible to all! Make sure to register by October 17, 2024, to guarantee your event shirt and join the fun in celebrating our veterans. With exciting awards for top finishers across various age groups and overall winners, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting community experience!
Participants can choose between the traditional 5K Run/Walk or the unique 5K Ruck division, where you can challenge yourself by carrying a rucksack throughout the race. With registration pricing set at just $35 for adults and $15 for children 17 and under, this event is accessible to all! Make sure to register by October 17, 2024, to guarantee your event shirt and join the fun in celebrating our veterans. With exciting awards for top finishers across various age groups and overall winners, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting community experience!
Organiser's 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 [https://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 10-17-2024. SHIRTS WILL NOT BE A GUARANTEE AFTER 10-17-2024.
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
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 [https://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 10-17-2024. SHIRTS WILL NOT BE A GUARANTEE AFTER 10-17-2024.
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
Races
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Veterans 5K Run & Walk
Incl. $1.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024
$36.55
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Veterans 5k Ruck
Incl. $1.55 Fee
Sat 2nd November 2024
$36.55
This is a 5k Ruck. 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. -
Kids 5K (Children 17 and Under)
Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024
$15.95
For Kids 17 and Under Special Pricing -
Kids Fun Run - Free for Kids 10 & Under
Sat 2nd November 2024
Free
This is a 1/4 mile fun run for kids ages 10 & under. Each child will receive a goody bag and bib. Please register for this event. Report to the Start line at 8:15 a.m. -
Volunteer
T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024
Free
We are grateful for generosity of volunteers lending a hand to make this event a success. If you would like to assist us please signup, there is no cost, we will contact you to see where you can help out.
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