Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING

Event Overview

A 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford, IL. This is our 13th annual run and will, again, be held at Mercy Health SportsCore-One, Veterans Memorial Park!

• Date: 2025-11-08
• Location: 1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford, IL
• Course: A beautiful course now running over to the Winnebago Forest Preserve and doing a loop around the pond.
• Certification: USATF certified (IL19039NM) and is a 2024 RRR Circuit Race. See more information about the RRR Circuit at www.rockfordroadrunners.org.

5k Ruck Division

This is a 5k Ruck. This event starts at the same time as the 5k. It requires the participant to carry a rucksack (aka. backpack) for the entire 5k distance.

• Weight Requirement: If you weigh > 150 lbs = your Ruck should weigh 20 lbs.
• Weight Requirement: If you weigh < 150 lbs = your Ruck should weigh 10 lbs.
• Awards: There are no age group awards for the 5k Ruck - only 1st overall male &: Female.

Registration Pricing

• Standard Fee: $35 per participant, $15 for children 17 and under.
• Discount: Discount of $3 for RRR (does not include children 17 and under).
• Online Registration: Closes on Friday, 11-7-2025 at midnight.
• Restrictions: No inline skates or dogs please!

Shirts and Awards

Shirts are guaranteed only if registered by 10-19-2025. SHIRTS WILL NOT BE A GUARANTEE AFTER 10-19-2025.

Our cool dog tag awards are given to the top male and female winners, along with the top 3 male and female winners in each of the following age categories:

• Age Categories: 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+
• Overall Awards: $100 - Overall male and female.
• Veteran Awards: $50 - Overall male and female veterans.
• Masters Awards: $50 - Overall male and female masters (50+).

Note: Per IHSA rules, a high school athlete currently in or may be running sports may jeopardize their eligibility and/or scholarship opportunities by accepting the cash awards, and therefore, will not be allowed to accept the cash prizes. They are, however, still eligible to win the overall title and the dog tag medals.

Timing

Timing provided by Tri-3 Sports Timing.

Additional Information

See below for our unique "wall" shirt opportunity! And our awesome sponsors! Please patronize these veteran supporting businesses! Especially our main sponsor, Eldridge Roofing! http://www.eldridgeroofing.com

Race Information

For more details, visit the race page at Veterans 5K Run & Walk.