In 50 days · Sat, Nov 28, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 28th, 2026
Where
320 S Wyman St., Rockford IL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
27–41°F · low rain risk
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2025
21–30°F
dry
2024
24–28°F
dry
2023
11–23°F
dry
2022
25–45°F
dry
2021
25–37°F
dry
2020
26–48°F
dry
2019
26–36°F
dry
2018
2–22°F
dry
2017
43–56°F
dry
2016
42–51°F
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27°F at the start.
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About this race
Stroll on State - Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds 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 Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds is part of the festivities of Stroll on State 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.
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