Rockford Fire 911 3K Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Rockford Fire Department welcomes you to participate in the 22nd Annual Rockford Fire Department 911 - 3K Run/Walk. Join the fun and challenge yourself, family, or friends at this incredible event.

💖 Mission Statement

This event was formed to bring fire prevention and emergency medical education to our community. The numbers 9-1-1 are an iconic symbol of emergency services across the nation. It also holds special significance following the events of September 11, 2001. We honor the memory of that day with the race's start time 9:11am.

📚 Community Impact

The Rockford Fire Department utilizes many training aids to provide fire and medical education to our community. Each year, we have direct contact with over 60,000 people, and many more through social media and public service announcements.

• Proceeds: Used to educate our community, from toddlers to senior citizens, in fire prevention, safety, and community risk reduction.
• Training Aids: Funds will help purchase training aids and educational handouts for community education.
• Camper Sponsorship: Proceeds will sponsor a camper to attend "Camp I Am Me", a burn survivor camp.
• Safe Space: The camp provides a safe atmosphere for children who have sustained burns to build their self-confidence.

🎟️ Registration Details

Early Bird Pricing!!! Save $10 off of the normal ticket price if you register on or before 5/17.

• Kids Pricing: Kids 18 and under are only $20!
• Shirt Sizes: Adult T-shirt sizes S-3XL, Youth sizes M-XL.
• Additional Shirts: Option to purchase additional race shirts available in the STORE on the race website (use the drop-down menu labeled "MORE").
• Order Deadline: Orders for additional shirts will not be accepted after May 17th.

🏅 Awards and Prizes

Runners will receive a finisher medal, a race bib, and a T-shirt (shirts are only guaranteed to those who register on or before May 17th).

• Challenge Coins: For 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in each age category.
• Overall Prizes: Prizes for overall male and female runners.
• Kids Fun Run Medals: Medals awarded for the kids fun run.

🍽️ Post-Race Celebration

We are very excited to have our post-race food provided by Mission BBQ again this year!

🏁 Event Logistics

USATF certified course and chip timing provided by Racing Expectations.

• Kids Fun Run: A free Kids Fun Run for children ages 8 and under will take place following the race (details on the event page).
• Packet Pickup: Held at Fleet Feet Sports Rockford (1653 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL) on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
• No Same Day Registration: There will be no same day registration this year. Registration closes on June 5 at 6 p.m.
• Discount Available: Rockford Road Runners Circuit Race, RRR discount available.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page.