Illinois · 5K · 400 Yards
Veterans 5K Run & Walk
Veterans 5K Run & Walk is a 5K and 400 Yards event held in Rockford, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026. About 100 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Field size
- ~100 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Rockford, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 400 Yards
- Field size
- About 100 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Veterans 5K Run & Walk
5K Run & Walk: A 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford, IL. This is our 14th annual run and will, again, be held at Rock Valley College. This run is USATF certified (IL26022NM) and is a 2026 RRR Circuit Race. See more information about the RRR Circuit at www.rockfordroadrunners.org 5k Ruck Division: This is a 5k Ruck. This event starts at the same time as the 5k. It requires the participant to carry a rucksack (aka. backpack) for the entire 5k distance. If you weigh >…
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Veterans 5K Run & Walk: common questions
- When is the Veterans 5K Run & Walk?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where is the Veterans 5K Run & Walk held?
- In Rockford, Illinois.
- What distances does the Veterans 5K Run & Walk offer?
- 5K and 400 Yards.
- How many people run the Veterans 5K Run & Walk?
- About 100 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Veterans 5K Run & Walk?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Veterans 5K Run & Walk?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Veterans 5K Run & Walk start?
- 10:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Veterans 5K Run & Walk?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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