Veterans 5K Run & Walk
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Veterans 5K Run & Walk
The event is a community 5K held on 11/07/2026 at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois to benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center. It is the 14th annual edition and carries a USATF certification code IL26022NM. The event is part of the 2026 RRR Circuit.
Distances and formats include:
- 5K Run & Walk
- 5K Ruck (ruck required; weight 20 lb if >150 lb, 10 lb if <150 lb)
- Kids 5K for participants ages 17 and under
- Kids Fun Run 400 yards free for ages 10 and under
Registration fees are stated as $35 for regular participants and $15 for children 17 and under; a $3 discount applies for RRR members and does not apply to children. Shirt availability is guaranteed only for registrations completed by 9/25/26. Timing is provided by Tri-3 Sports Timing.
Awards include dog tag medals for top finishers and cash prizes: $100 for overall male and female, $50 for overall veteran male and female, and $50 for overall male and female masters age 50 and over. Age group awards are given for top three in each listed category. The 5K Ruck awards are limited to overall male and female. Per IHSA rules, high school athletes accepting cash prizes may affect eligibility; such athletes may decline cash while remaining eligible for titles and medals.
Inline skates and dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
