A 2.05-mile run to raise money for Rockford Public School physical education and athletics. The early-evening run will take place on the streets of downtown Rockford, followed by a social at Prairie Street Restaurant.
The 2.05-mile evening run begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Rockford City Market site. The scenic route includes running over the Jefferson Street Bridge, up and around behind Riverfront Museum Park, and finishing with a home stretch on the State Street Bridge.
All participants over age 21 will receive tickets for food and drink at the post-race party at Prairie Street. The first 200 registered before May 26 will also receive a t-shirt. Shirts will also be on sale at the event until they run out.
Awards will be given in age-group divisions as well as the non-traditional categories: Most Outrageous Costume and Most School Spirit. The traveling "Most School Spirit" trophy will be awarded to the RPS 205 school or group that is best-represented at the event. Packet Pick-up: Race Day 4:30-6 p.m. at the starting area at the Rockford City Market site.
Registration Fees:
$25 per runner until May 26
$25 per runner for RPS 205 employees
$20 per runner - ages 20 and under until May 26
$35 per runner - on race day (June 4) - no race-day signup discount for RPS 205 employees.
$25 per runner - on race day for runners age 20 and under