We Run Blue 5k
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Past event
9:30 AM CDT
Rochester, Illinois
$32.80 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at the We Run Blue 5K on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the charming town of Rochester, Sangamon! This vibrant event not only offers a fantastic 5K run and walk but also coincides with the annual Fall Festival at the Rochester Library, promising a day full of fun and community spirit. After the race, enjoy live music, K-9 demonstrations, a thrilling car show from 10 AM to 3 PM, and a variety of games and crafts for all ages.
The We Run Blue 5K & Walk is an essential fundraiser for the Illinois Sheriffs Association, supporting critical programs such as law enforcement education, youth scholarships, and protective equipment for deputies. Whether you choose to run or walk in honor of a loved one or simply to support our local heroes, your participation matters! Gather your friends and family, create a themed team, and join hundreds of others in celebrating our law enforcement community. Don’t miss out on this incredible fall event—mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie!
The We Run Blue 5K & Walk is an essential fundraiser for the Illinois Sheriffs Association, supporting critical programs such as law enforcement education, youth scholarships, and protective equipment for deputies. Whether you choose to run or walk in honor of a loved one or simply to support our local heroes, your participation matters! Gather your friends and family, create a themed team, and join hundreds of others in celebrating our law enforcement community. Don’t miss out on this incredible fall event—mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:30 AM CDT
$32.80
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:30 AM CDT
$32.80
Organiser's description
COME OUT FOR THE WE RUN BLUE 5K & WALK BUT STAY FOR THE FUN AT THE ROCHESTER LIBRARY ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JUST AFTER THE RACE IN THE PARK. THERE WILL BE MUSIC, THE ILLINOIS SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION K-9 KIDS KORNER WITH GAMES, INFLATABLES, CRAFTS, K-9 DEMONSTRATIONS, K-9 STORY-TIME, CRAFT AND FOOD VENDORS AN AMAZING CAR SHOW FROM 10AM 3PM. YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS FALL EVENT! FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.ROCHESTERLIBRARY.ORG/FALLFESTIVAL/ https://www.rochesterlibrary.org/fallfestival
WE RUN BLUE 5K & WALK IS AN ANNUAL EVENT FOR THE ILLINOIS SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION (ISA). RACE PROCEEDS HELP RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE 102 COUNTY SHERIFFS IN ILLINOIS WITH:
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CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT,
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LOBBY EFFORTS FOR BEST POLICY THAT IMPACTS SHERIFFS & THEIR COMMUNITIES,
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YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS,GRANT PROGRAMS FOR CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AND,
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DEPUTY & K-9 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, & RESOURCES WHEN DEPUTIES ARE INJURED OR LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
WHY PARTICIPATE? #MILESINHONOR
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RUN/WALK IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE
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RUN/WALK IN HONOR OF YOUR BLUE LINE HERO,
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RUN/WALK TO BACK THE BLUE!
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RUN/WALK FOR YOUR FAVORITE K-9 & HANDLER
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RUN/WALK TO SUPPORT THE ILLINOIS SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION MISSION
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CELEBRATE OUR HEROES! #YOURPARTICIPATIONMATTERS
NOTHING IS MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU, JOINING HUNDREDS OF OTHERS IN THE SAME MISSION FROM THE HEART! ILLINOIS SHERIFFS AND THEIR OFFICERS SUPPORT AND PROTECT US EVERY DAY! THEY ARE MOTHERS, FATHERS, BROTHERS, SISTERS, SONS AND DAUGHTERS... AND FACE CONDITIONS THAT NONE OF US ENVY!
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MOVE AS A TEAM! #BETTERTOGETHER
DONT GO IT ALONE WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!!
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CREATE A TEAM WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. PLAN TO THEME YOUR TEAM AFTER YOUR PASSION TO SUPPORT ILLINOIS SHERIFFS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. YOUR TEAM CAN COLLABORATE IN MEMORY OR HONOR OF YOUR BLUE LINE HERO.
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NEW THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR TEAM CATEGORIES, SUCH AS BEST GROUP THEME, LARGEST TEAM, MOST TEAM SPIRIT!
WE RUN BLUE 5K & WALK IS AN ANNUAL EVENT FOR THE ILLINOIS SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION (ISA). RACE PROCEEDS HELP RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE 102 COUNTY SHERIFFS IN ILLINOIS WITH:
*
CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT,
*
LOBBY EFFORTS FOR BEST POLICY THAT IMPACTS SHERIFFS & THEIR COMMUNITIES,
*
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS,GRANT PROGRAMS FOR CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AND,
*
DEPUTY & K-9 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, & RESOURCES WHEN DEPUTIES ARE INJURED OR LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
WHY PARTICIPATE? #MILESINHONOR
*
RUN/WALK IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE
*
RUN/WALK IN HONOR OF YOUR BLUE LINE HERO,
*
RUN/WALK TO BACK THE BLUE!
*
RUN/WALK FOR YOUR FAVORITE K-9 & HANDLER
*
RUN/WALK TO SUPPORT THE ILLINOIS SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION MISSION
*
CELEBRATE OUR HEROES! #YOURPARTICIPATIONMATTERS
NOTHING IS MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU, JOINING HUNDREDS OF OTHERS IN THE SAME MISSION FROM THE HEART! ILLINOIS SHERIFFS AND THEIR OFFICERS SUPPORT AND PROTECT US EVERY DAY! THEY ARE MOTHERS, FATHERS, BROTHERS, SISTERS, SONS AND DAUGHTERS... AND FACE CONDITIONS THAT NONE OF US ENVY!
*
MOVE AS A TEAM! #BETTERTOGETHER
DONT GO IT ALONE WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!!
*
CREATE A TEAM WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. PLAN TO THEME YOUR TEAM AFTER YOUR PASSION TO SUPPORT ILLINOIS SHERIFFS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. YOUR TEAM CAN COLLABORATE IN MEMORY OR HONOR OF YOUR BLUE LINE HERO.
*
NEW THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR TEAM CATEGORIES, SUCH AS BEST GROUP THEME, LARGEST TEAM, MOST TEAM SPIRIT!
Location
Rochester Community Park, 90 Wild Rose Lane, Rochester, 62563, IL, United States
We Run Blue 5k
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