Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 90 Wild Rose Ln., Rochester, IL
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk · Virtual 5k (Volunteers Only)
From the Organizer
Rock and Run for Mental Health is a live music, 5k race, 1-mile fun run/walk, food truck, and wellness vendor event for mental health! Held on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon at Rochester Community Park, 90 Wildrose Ln. in Rochester, Illinois.
Proceeds provide free counseling sessions to uninsured individuals and those in need.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok for the latest information! @rock4mentalhealth
See the photo highlights from previous years here.
Please note: Runsignup charges a small processing fee. Shirts and medals must be picked up at packet pickup times. Shipping not available. Registrations after 8/16/26 will not receive a hoodie and medals are while supplies last at the finish line. Final hoodie product and graphics may vary.
Events
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield #2, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, IL
Elevation
579 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 80 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 90 Wild Rose Ln., Rochester, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026?
- Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026 is a running race held in Rochester, Illinois on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Rochester, Illinois at 90 Wild Rose Ln., Rochester, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026
Sep 13, 2026