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
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$39.80
$35 plus fees
Apr 2 – Apr 6 -
$45.20
$40 plus fees
Apr 7 – Apr 30 -
$50.60
$45 plus fees
May 1 – May 16
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$39.80
$35 plus fees
Apr 2 – Apr 6 -
$45.20
$40 plus fees
Apr 7 – Apr 30 -
$50.60
$45 plus fees
May 1 – May 16
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Virtual 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$39.80
$35 plus fees
Apr 2 – Apr 6 -
$45.20
$40 plus fees
Apr 7 – Apr 30 -
$50.60
$45 plus fees
May 1 – May 16
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Virtual 10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$39.80
$35 plus fees
Apr 2 – Apr 6 -
$45.20
$40 plus fees
Apr 7 – Apr 30 -
$50.60
$45 plus fees
May 1 – May 16
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100 Yard Dash (Ages 3-4) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$18.20
$15 plus fees
Apr 2 – Apr 6 -
$21.44
$18 plus fees
Apr 7 – Apr 30 -
$23.60
$20 plus fees
May 1 – May 15 -
ClosedMay 15 – May 16
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1/2 Mile (Ages 5-6) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$18.20
$15 plus fees
Apr 2 – Apr 6 -
$21.44
$18 plus fees
Apr 7 – Apr 30 -
$23.60
$20 plus fees
May 1 – May 15 -
ClosedMay 15 – May 16
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1 Mile (Ages 7-8) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$18.20
$15 plus fees
Apr 2 – Apr 6 -
$21.44
$18 plus fees
Apr 7 – Apr 30 -
$23.60
$20 plus fees
May 1 – May 15 -
ClosedMay 15 – May 16
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2 Mile (Ages 9-13) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$18.20
$15 plus fees
Apr 2 – Apr 6 -
$21.44
$18 plus fees
Apr 7 – Apr 30 -
$23.60
$20 plus fees
May 1 – May 15 -
ClosedMay 15 – May 16
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Packet Pickup
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, May 13th and Thursday, May 14th **America's Kids Races only**
8:00AM - 3:30PM: Kids Races Packet Pickup at the Parental Central Services office in BLDG 110
Friday, May 15th
3:00PM – 7:00PM: Packet Pickup at Historic Quarters One (Run the Rock and America's Kids Run)
Saturday, May 16th
6:30AM – 8:30AM: Same Day Registration/Race Day Packet Pickup at Historic Quarters One
Historic Quarters One
301 Gillespie Street
BLDG 301
Rock Island, IL 61299
Schedule
Friday, May 15th
5:30pm-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, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course Maps
5K Course:
10K Course: 
Kids Races:
Contact information
- Event contact
- Brett Robertson
- Phone
- 309-782-6789
