Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk
Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Rock Island, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Location
- 101 17th St., Rock Island, IL
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A fan favorite for the holiday season! The annual Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk in downtown Rock Island!
RACE START: 1:00 PM. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island!
COURSE - Out and back with start and finish at Schwiebert Riverfront Park - flat & fast, scenic, accurate, wheeled distance.
SHIRTS - Size guaranteed to pre-registered runners and walkers before Nov. 23, 2025 RUNNER’S AWARDS -- Awards 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male & Female; First 3 places in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over
COMPETITIVE WALKER’S AWARDS -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male & Female
PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM RACE DAY at Iconic Event Space - 1725 2nd Avenue/Arts Alley, Rock Island, IL 61201.
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
39°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rock Island L&D 15, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rock Island, IL
Population
101,083
as of 2023
City Elevation
577 ft
Nearest Airport
MLI
Quad City International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 141 mi
Time Zone
Central 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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What Are You
Waiting For?
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 101 17th St., Rock Island, IL
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Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk
Dec 6, 2026