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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
101 17th St., Rock Island IL
5K
25–39°F · low rain risk
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2025
24–33°F
dry
2024
14–34°F
dry
2023
25–41°F
dry
2022
31–44°F
dry
2021
15–39°F
dry
2020
31–41°F
dry
2019
25–41°F
dry
2018
20–33°F
dry
2017
24–36°F
dry
2016
25–35°F
dry
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About this race
A fan favorite for the holiday season! The annual Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk in downtown Rock Island!
RACE START: 1:00 PM. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island!
COURSE - Out and back with start and finish at Schwiebert Riverfront Park - flat & fast, scenic, accurate, wheeled distance.
SHIRTS - Size guaranteed to pre-registered runners and walkers before Nov. 20, 2026
RUNNER’S AWARDS -- Awards 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male & Female; First 3 places in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over
COMPETITIVE WALKER’S AWARDS -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male & Female
PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM RACE DAY at Iconic Event Space - 1725 2nd Avenue/Arts Alley, Rock Island, IL 61201.
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