When
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Where
417 Chestnut St, Mount Carmel IL
Distance
5K
About this race
📅 Race Day Details
- Date & Time: Sat Feb. 28, 2026 at 2pm CST
- Packet Pickup Location: St. Mary's Church
- Race Location: 417 Chestnut St, Mount Carmel, IL
- Registration Link: Register Here
💵 Registration Fees
- Early Registration: Entries received before or on February 9, 2026
- 5K Fee: $25 (includes T-Shirt)
- Kids Fun Run Fee: $12 (includes T-Shirt)
- After February 9, 2026: 5K - $30 | Kids Fun Run - $15
🏆 Prizes
- Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place mens & womens 5K runners & walkers
- Drawings: Overall age group winners enter to win a portable speaker
- Cash Prizes: Small cash prizes for overall winners
- Raffle Prizes: Overall age group winners eligible for raffle baskets
🎉 Community Support
- Goal: Update 20 iPads in schools & provide Chromebooks for 3rd grade
- Thanks: Special thanks to all volunteers and sponsors
- Safety: Appreciation to Mt. Carmel Police Department
- Participants: Thank you for your support!
📬 Contact Information
- Email: fueltherockets@outlook.com
- Mail Registration To: Rockets Foundation, PO Box 56, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
- Drop Off Location: St. Mary's Catholic School, 417 Chestnut Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
- Thank You: For your continued support and participation!
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