16th Anniversary Rock N' Run

Event Overview

May is National Foster Care Month and what better way to celebrate than by joining us for the 16th Anniversary Rock N Run to support Kids!

Date and Location

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 8, 2027, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA.

Choose your challenge: 8k, 5K, or Kids Fun Run (in person) or go virtual with the 8k, 5k, or Mile-A-Day Challenge—complete your race anytime now throughout May!

Special Note: The Kids Fun Run is FREE, but space is limited to the first 125 participants—don’t wait to register!

Beneficiary

Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army's Foster Care & Adoption Program, helping us provide loving homes and vital services to children in foster care right here in our community.

Registration Pricing and Deadlines

Early Bird (through October 31, 2026)

• 5K: $30 (in person or virtual)
• 8k: $35 (in person or virtual)
• Kids Run: FREE
• Mile-A-Day Challenge: $35 (virtual only)

Standard Registration (November 1- April 30, 2027)

• 5K: $35 (in person or virtual)
• 8k: $40 (in person or virtual)
• Kids Run: FREE
• Mile-A-Day Challenge: $40 (virtual only)

Late Registration (May 1 to Race Day - May 8, 2027)

• 5K: $40 (in person or virtual)
• 8k: $45 (in person or virtual)
• Kids Run: FREE

Virtual Participation

Register to run or walk the virtual 8k, 5K, or Kids Fun Run or Mile-A-Day Challenge anytime now throughout the month of May.

Participants who register for the virtual 8k, 5K, or Mile-A-Day Challenge before April 1, 2027, will receive a t-shirt and race certificate. (Choose option to have items shipped to you for an additional $8 if you do not plan to pick up in person).

Contact Information

Email Florence Rhue at florence.rhue@use.salvationarmy.org with any questions. All registrants will receive detailed participation instructions.

Call to Action

Register today for the 16th Anniversary Rock N' Run and make a difference in the life of a local child in foster care!

For more information and to register, visit: Race Registration