Arny Johnson Update

       The endless construction at Rock Cut State Park is again creating problems with the races.  The park management has let us know that they will NOT be issuing any activity permits for the park before June of 2020 and that no doubt is subject to change depending on the construction progress in the park.
      Due to the park issues Arny Johnson will be 5k & 1 mile races this year and return to the 10 miler in 2021.  However to make things fun for all a "Team" competition is happening for the 5k Arny race this year.  You can form the team, takes minimum of 4, (up to 7) in any of the five divisions: Open Female, Open Male, Open Mixed/CoEd, Open Masters and Corporate.  You create the team as you register or join a team if friend(s) have already created one.  No extra cost for a team just extra fun.  If your company would like to sponsor a team just contact via email at admin@rockfordroadrunners.org  

Upcoming RRR Events:
February 27 - Committee of Members with time - Katie's Cup, 502 7th St. - 10:00am - All are Welcome!    
March 4- RRR  Meeting -  Prairie Street Brewhouse  6-7 social 7-8 meeting -  All are Welcome!​

Tour de Trails 6 mile Jan. 18, 2019
Photos submitted by Pete Wallers

What to do with those old race t-shirts???
We have a gallery for them.  Take a picture send it to admin@rockfordroadrunners.org and we will add to the gallery, it is one way of sharing and saving those memories for years to come.

Link to the all of the RRR Photo Galleries >  RRR Photos

If you have pictures from races and would like to add them to our photo gallery please email us at
​admin@rockfordroadrunners.org and we will send you a link where you can share with all!

Rockford Wildcats 2020 
Spring Session Starts in early March Try the Sport of Running join us soon!

Rockford Road Runners youth running team the Rockford Wildcats being the 24th year of taking the children of our community for a run. Join us for the Spring Session Schedule practices during the spring begin at 5:30 pm.  
    It is free to join and d is open to children of all abilities ages 5 and up.  Only two requirements a pair of running shoes and a desire to run.   

  Check website for locations for Spring Schedule    For more information visit Wildcats website
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Trail Etiquette for Hikers, Runners, Bikers, Dogs, & Horses. Visit our Trail Etiquette Page with links to mountain bike and trail running sites with best practices when using trails.

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Kid & Family Friendly Races read more about this RRR initiative here. 

Would you like to sponsor, support, or have your race considered for "Kid & Family Friendly" designation? Contact us:  Email RRR

Heritage race photos circa 1985
RRR was given a handful of photos from what we believe to be the 1985 Heritage run.  Some of the youngsters would now likely be nearing their masters age groups are you one of them?

Thank you to RRR member Gonzalo Gomez for not only taking and sharing.


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History of State Street Mile by Bob Sharp
on the State Street Mile page we have added link to a series of articles written about the first 25 years of State Street mile as published in past RRR newsletters



    Area Group Run Calendar 
We have added a new feature the  "Area Group Run Calendar" this can be found under the Where to Run menu tab, we are offering groups in the community access to post on this calendar ongoing.  If you have or know of a group that would like to be included contact us at  admin@rockfordroadrunners.org  
RRR appreciates and recognizes businesses supporting the sport of running and walking, helping to give our community healthy and fun events.. We welcome and encourage Runner Friendly Businesses  to make themselves known contact us for information. Support through sponsorship's are also welcome for Annie's Locker, Rockford Wildcats, and Rockford Road Runner events contact us for more information admin@rockfordroadrunners.org 
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On behalf .of the running community the Rockford Road Runners Thank!  Rock Valley Culligan for all of their support at area events