Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

This run honors Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson who was KIA on August 6, 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. All proceeds from the race will support Retrieving Freedom, Inc. to provide service dogs to our veterans.

🌟 Honoring Jon Tumilson

• Background: Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Jon Thomas "JT" Tumilson was killed along with 29 other Americans and 1 service dog.
• Legacy: His family founded 3 Minutes Out, Inc, a non-profit that helps active duty military, veterans, and their families.
• Passion: Jon had a love for life and running, inspiring his family to organize this annual 5K run and walk.
• Goals: Encourage fitness for all levels and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

🎉 Team Spirit

• Team Names: We encourage participants to create team names during registration.
• Awards: There will be awards for the largest Corporate Team and the largest Family Team.
• Participation: Invite friends, family, and coworkers to join us in this meaningful race.
• Virtual Option: A VIRTUAL RUN is available for those unable to attend the event in person.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 13, 2025 - Last day to register to be guaranteed a race t-shirt.
• Packet Pick Up: Friday, July 25, 2025 from 4:00-6:30 pm at Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park, Rockford IA.
• Race Day Registration: Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 6:30-7:45 am at Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park, Rockford IA.
• Event Schedule:
  • 8:00 am - Opening Ceremony
  • 8:30 am - Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K Challenge Start
  • 9:30 am - Jon Tumilson Frogman Fun Run Start
  • 10:00 am - Awards Ceremony
  • 11:30 am - Rockford Fun Days Parade

🎽 Race Participation

REMINDER...Jon Tumilson memorial gear will ONLY be available to purchase during packet pick up on Friday and during the race on Saturday. We will NOT have a booth this year downtown in the park following the race.

🔗 Race Information

Join us for the Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K Challenge on July 26, 2025 at 1227 215th St, Rockford, IA. For more details, visit the official race page: Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K.