Rockets Foundation 5K

📅 Race Date and Time

Sat Feb. 28, 2026 at 2pm CST

💸 Registration Information

• Early Registration: Entries received before or on February 9, 2026
  Rockets 5K, T-Shirt - $25
  Kids Fun Run, T-Shirt - $12
• T-Shirt Guarantee: Be sure to register by Jan 29 to guarantee a shirt on race day!
• Late Registration: Entries received after February 9, 2026
  Rockets 5K - $30
  Kids Fun Run - $15
• Payment: Checks payable to the Rockets Foundation, PO Box 56, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863

🏆 Prizes and Awards

• Categories: Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place mens & womens 5K runners & walkers.
• Additional Winners: Overall age group winners for mens & womens runners will be entered in a drawing to win a portable speaker.
• Cash Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall winners will win small cash prizes.
• Raffle Baskets: Overall age group winners will be placed in a drawing to win fantastic raffle baskets!

🎽 Winner Categories

(Age Groups: 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

• Shirt Deadline: Entries must be received by the February 5, 2024 deadline to guarantee a shirt on race day.
• Extra Shirts: Limited sizes and quantities will be available for those turning in entries after January 29.
• Door Prizes: Register for door prizes by picking up your packet at registration!

🙌 Thank You

The Rockets Foundation would like to thank you for your support! This year our goal is to update 20 iPads in the school and provide 3rd grade with Chromebooks. Your donations from previous events have already had a huge impact on SMS!

• Gratitude: Thank you to all of you who supported our events over the years!
• Special Thanks: To volunteers and sponsors who made this event a success.
• Community Support: Thanks to the Mt. Carmel Police Department & Volunteers for keeping participants safe!

📬 Contact Information

Please contact us by clicking the link or email us at fueltherockets@outlook.com for more information.

• Mailing Address: Checks and registration forms can be mailed 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

🔗 Event Link

For more details, visit our official page: Rockets Foundation 5K