Schedule

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About the Race

What better way to kick off your Labor Day weekend than getting out for some family-friendly competition (for those who want to be competitive) in downtown Rockford.

RAMP and OrthoIllinois are partnering to offer the 5th Annual 3K Walk/Wheel, 5K Run, 1/2 Marathon Run, and a Kids Zone! The four events take place in the morning on Saturday, September 1st. All proceeds from these events will go directly to RAMP.  Register online by August 19th to be guaranteed an event t-shirt!

We plan to put on an awesome event for our runners, walkers, and wheelers while working to raise funds to support RAMP, a local non-profit organization that provides services and advocacy that assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible. You may choose the fundraising option instead of or in addition to paying the participation fee. We do require that you fundraise the fee prior to the event.

Thank you for helping us make our event better!

We made these improvements to our event based on your feedback…
• Added a route map to the website
• More water stations with larger cups and volunteers handing out the water
• Volunteers will share their mile marker along the route
• Posted finish times
• Sports drink for the half-marathon turnaround
• More timely award presentations

Half Marathon Run

Participants begin at the corner of Market & Water Streets and head north along the bike path. Runners will cross the river at Riverside Blvd, and then continue on the west side of the river out to Sportscore where the turnaround will be. Baby joggers/strollers are not allowed on the route. Only service dogs are permitted on the Half Marathon route, please leave your dog at home.

5K Run – Kid-friendly

Join us for a beautiful run along the Rock River. This race will turn around at the halfway point, and head back along the same path. Baby joggers/strollers are allowed on the 5K course, however please position yourself in near the back of the starting line. Only service dogs are permitted on the 5K course, please leave your dog at home.

3K Walk / Wheel-A-Thon

The annual RAMP 3K Walk/Wheel-A-Thon is a great opportunity to get out and participate in a family-friendly event. Register and pay the event fee or fundraise to be guaranteed a t-shirt the day of the event by August 19th. Only service dogs are permitted on the 3K Walk/Wheel course, please leave your dog at home.

Kids Zone

So much fun to be had at the City Market Pavilion with an obstacle course provided by Movement Fitness and plenty of activities including face-painting, service dog demonstrations, mascots and more!

Volunteer

If you would like to come out and help with the race please register for free here. This way we will have all of your contact information to better help coordinate and connect with our volunteers.