Armed Forces Day: America's Kids Run + Run the Rock 5K/10K
America's Kids Run and the Run the Rock 5K/10K are open to the public! Join us for an exciting weekend at the Rock Island Arsenal!
Join us for an action-packed weekend celebrating Armed Forces Day at the Rock Island Arsenal! The kids' races (100 yard dash, 1/2 mile, 1 mile, and 2 mile) will take place on Friday evening, with the 5K and 10K on Saturday morning. This flat, fast course is perfect for chasing a personal best, set against the historic backdrop of the Rock Island Arsenal and the scenic Mississippi River.
Part of a full weekend of Armed Forces Day activities, including live music, food, vendors, military displays, a car show, and fireworks, Run the Rock is a fun, community-focused way to honor and support our armed forces while making memories with every step!
Don’t miss out—register today and be part of the celebration!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
Price changes in 18 hours 14 minutes-
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Register for 5K$39.44Now registering Apr 2 – Apr 5
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$44.79Apr 6 – Apr 30
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$50.14May 1 – May 16
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10K
Price changes in 18 hours 14 minutes-
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Register for 10K$39.44Now registering Apr 2 – Apr 5
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$44.79Apr 6 – Apr 30
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$50.14May 1 – May 16
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Virtual 5K
Price changes in 18 hours 14 minutes-
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Register for Virtual 5K$39.44Now registering Apr 2 – Apr 5
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$44.79Apr 6 – Apr 30
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$50.14May 1 – May 16
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Virtual 10K
Price changes in 18 hours 14 minutes-
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Register for Virtual 10K$39.44Now registering Apr 2 – Apr 5
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$44.79Apr 6 – Apr 30
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$50.14May 1 – May 16
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100 Yard Dash (Ages 3-4)
Price changes in 1 day 18 hours-
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Register for 100 Yard Dash (Ages 3-4)$18.04Now registering Apr 2 – Apr 6
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$21.25Apr 7 – Apr 30
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$23.39May 1 – May 16
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1/2 Mile (Ages 5-6)
Price changes in 1 day 18 hours-
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Register for 1/2 Mile (Ages 5-6)$18.04Now registering Apr 2 – Apr 6
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$21.25Apr 7 – Apr 30
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$23.39May 1 – May 16
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1 Mile (Ages 7-8)
Price changes in 1 day 18 hours-
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Register for 1 Mile (Ages 7-8)$18.04Now registering Apr 2 – Apr 6
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$21.25Apr 7 – Apr 30
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$23.39May 1 – May 16
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2 Mile (Ages 9-13)
Price changes in 1 day 18 hours-
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Register for 2 Mile (Ages 9-13)$18.04Now registering Apr 2 – Apr 6
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$21.25Apr 7 – Apr 30
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$23.39May 1 – May 16
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Packet Pickup
Dates/Times:
Friday, May 15th
3:00PM – 7:00PM: Packet Pick-Up at Historic Quarters One
Saturday, May 16th
6:30AM – 8:00AM: Same Day Registration/Race Day Packet Pick-Up at Historic Quarters One
Location:
Historic Quarters One
301 Gillespie Street
BLDG 301
Rock Island, IL 61299
Schedule
Friday, May 15th
6:00pm-6:30pm: America’s Kids Run Events - 100 Yard Dash, 1/2 Mile Run, Mascot Race, 1&2 Mile Run
Saturday, May 16th
8:10AM – 5K/10K participants report to the starting line
8:55 AM – Welcome / Opening Remarks / Final instructions to runners
9:00AM – Race Begins!
9:45AM - 5K Awards Ceremony
10:05AM - 10K Awards Ceremony
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male/female finishers in the 5K/10K, as well as the top 1 male/female finisher in the following age groups:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Course Maps
5K Course:
10K Course: 
Contact information
- Event contact
- Brett Robertson
- Phone
- 309-782-6789
