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
Meltfest - March 26
Arny Johnson - April 1
Heritage Runs  - April 23
Literacy Run - May 13
Crooked River Run -  May 27
Rockford 911 Run - June 3
Pretzel City Classic - June 24
MELD Classic - July 4
SwedishAmerican State Street Mile - Aug. 5
Hobo Runs - Sept. 8-10
Fall Trail Classic - Sept. 23
Wildcats X-C meet - Oct. 28
Veterans Run - Nov. 4