16th Anniversary Rock N' Run
16th Anniversary Rock N' Run is a running race on May 22, 2027 in Allentown, PA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- May 22, 2027 (206 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
May is National Foster Care Month and what better way to celebrate than by joining us for the 16th Anniversary Rock N Run to support Kids!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 22, 2027, at Jefferson Park (formerly Coca-Cola Park) in Allentown, PA. Choose your challenge: 8k, 5K, Team Challenge or Kids Fun Run (in person) or go virtual with the 8k, 5k, or Mile-A-Day Challenge—complete your race anytime now throughout May!
Special Note: The Kids Fun Run is FREE, but space is limited to the first 125 participants—don’t wait to register!
Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army's Foster Care & Adoption Program, helping us provide loving homes and vital services to children in foster care right here in our community.
Registration Pricing and Deadlines:
Early Bird (through October 31, 2026)
5K—$30(in person or virtual)
8k—$35 (in person or virtual)
Kids Run—FREE
Mile-A-Day Challenge $35 (virtual only)
Standard Registration: (November 1- April 30, 2027)
5K—$35 (in person or virtual)
8k—$40 (in person or virtual)
Kids Run—FREE
Mile-A-Day Challenge $40 (virtual only)
Late Registration (May 1 to Race Day - May 22, 2027)
5K—$40 (in person or virtual)
8k—$45 (in person or virtual)
Kids Run—FREE
Register to run or walk the virtual 8k, 5K, or Kids Fun Run or Mile-A-Day Challenge anytime now throughout the month of May.
Participants who register for the virtual 8k, 5K, or Mile-A-Day Challenge before April 15, 2027, will receive a t-shirt and race certificate. (Choose option to have items shipped to you for an additional $8 if you do not plan to pick up in person).
Email Florence Rhue at florence.rhue@use.salvationarmy.org with any questions. All registrants will receive detailed participation instructions.
Register today for the 16th Anniversary Rock N' Run and make a difference in the life of a local child in foster care!
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
About Allentown, PA
Population
125,320
as of 2023
City Elevation
343 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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206
Days to train
- Race
- 16th Anniversary Rock N' Run
- Date
- May 22, 2027
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16th Anniversary Rock N' Run
May 22, 2027