Have You Joined the RRR Strava Running? 
       Area Races
 * "Events meet the RRR kid friendly entry fee standard" 

These upcoming races are still on!  Be sure to check registration sites for details on how they will be run and what rules you need to follow. Most have limits on numbers of participants.

* Tour de Trails 12 mile March 20 
* Arny Johnson 10 mile & 5k - April 3
Note: Arny Johnson also has a "Virtual 10 mile & 5k" RRR knows that not all are ready to race in person but
would still like to support Annie's Locker. Note the virtual events are not part of the RRR Circuit.

For more information on events that have been changed to virtual or postponed be sure
to check the websites or registration sites for updates and more information.

Running Races are beginning to happen again! Be sure to read and understand
all of rules and guidelines that are in place for each event as they are there for everyone's safety. 
 
GO RUN!!!
  

RRR 2021 Circuit 

The tentative RRR 2021 Circuit has been posted, it is subject to change.  Be patient as the races, especially those in the first half of this year, feel their way through the process of holding races again.  The formats, guidelines, and rules for each will evolve as the each group finds how best to hold their events.  RRR has been successful with our Tour de Trail races with meeting the protocols in keeping all safe while still holding a race.  Events may be slow in getting their registration sites open.  

RRR Recognizing Runners 
Annual Holiday Awards Dinner could not be held but this did not stop our award committee from looking at those who did well in a difficult year.  Congratulations to All!

Upcoming RRR Events:
Tour de Trail races are happening check the registration site for information as well as rules and guidelines being followed to keep all safe >>> Tour de Trails
​                                                                             Stay safe enjoy your running!

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 2021
Still on hold for a bit longer.
Try the Sport of Running join us soon!

Rockford Road Runners youth running team the Rockford Wildcats being the 25th year of taking the children of our community for a run.  
    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 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