Rock N' Run
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Event overview
The 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Coca-Cola Park, 1050 Iron Pigs Way, Allentown, PA 18109. The event is organized by The Salvation Army to raise awareness and funds for its Foster Care & Adoption Program. Race formats include in-person and virtual options, and proceeds benefit local children in foster care.
Distances and participation
- 5K (in person or virtual)
- 5 Mile (in person or virtual)
- Mile-A-Day Challenge (virtual)
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual 5-Mile
- Kids Fun Run (in person; open to ages 1-12; limited to 125 participants)
Virtual participants may complete their chosen distance anytime during May. Virtual registrants who sign up before April 15, 2026, will receive a t-shirt and race certificate; shipping for those items is available for an additional $8.
Registration, fees and logistics
Registration fees vary by period. Early bird pricing runs through December 31, 2025; standard pricing covers January 1 through May 9, 2026; day-of pricing applies for the in-person event on May 9, 2026. The Kids Fun Run is free. Parking information advises arriving early, using street parking off Union Boulevard as an alternate, and using street parking outside the stadium if leaving before the race ends. Free food, live music along the course, and an after party in the stadium are listed as on-site features. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
