Kid & Family Friendly Races

The Rockford Road Runners prime objective is the promotion and encouragement of running and walking and the education of the public as to their benefits. RRR has long promoted and supported a free youth running program which has introduced thousands of children to the sport of running, for many of those children the opportunity to run in area races, doing the sport they love, has been difficult due to the cost.  RRR realizes that the future the sport of running is with our children, with that in mind the "Kid & Family Friendly" race initiative was brought forth in an RRR committee.  By keeping race entry fees at an affordable level more kids will be encouraged and able to pursue the healthy and fun activity of running and racing. 



Kid & Family Friendly Races are defined by RRR as being an affordable event with developmentally appropriate age groups and awards that reflect standards for children.
  • Kid friendly races are 5k or less in distance.
  • They Include the race give away i.e. shirts or other items or some acceptable variation.
  • Age group awards 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15-19
  • Entry fees would be $10 or less and at a minimum one half that of the adult fee (For instance adult fee $30 then kid fee of $15 or less).
  • RRR recommends that events look for a sponsor(s) specifically willing to underwrite your Kid Friendly race fee.
  • Additionally RRR recommends that even longer events consider being Kid Friendly by following these guidelines.

Area Races meeting RRR 
"Kid & Family Friendly" Standards

Tour de Trails Runs
Arny Johnson - April 3
Heritage Run 10K and 2 mile
Gold Star Mission Runfor the Fallen  1/2 marathon, 5K, 3K
911 Run 3K
Old Settlers Days 5K 
Pretzel City 5K 
Lifescape 4th of July Classic
Byronfest 5K  
FHN Healthy Heart Hustle   5K
State Steet Mile  1 mile
Lincoln Douglas 5K  
River Run for RAMP   marathon and 5K
Hobo 10K   
Hobo 25K  
Hobo 50K/25K  
Fall Trail Race   4 mile
RVC Golden Futures  5K
Wildcat 3K Open  3K
Veteran's Run   5K  
RRR Turkey Trot 5k