Upcoming Races in Rockford

Endurance Grid lists 7 races in Rockford, Illinois, from July 2026 to July 2027.

7
Upcoming races
6
Sports covered

Host City

About Rockford, IL

Population

147,649

as of 2023

City Elevation

760 ft

Nearest Airport

RFD

Chicago Rockford International Airport

Major Hub

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

Races in Rockford, IL

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Rockford, Illinois on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

7 races in Rockford

July 2026 Rockford, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Rockford, Illinois in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk
N. Water Street in front of the Riverview Ice House, Rockford, IL
1 Mile · 2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 84° / 63°·760 ft city elevation

August 2026 Rockford, Illinois Races

2 upcoming races in Rockford, Illinois in August.
Aug
1
Sat
Road Cycling
Kevin D. Rice. Sr. Memorial Bike Ride and Picnic
650 W. State Street, Rockford, IL
Under 25 mi
Avg 83° / 63°·760 ft city elevation
Aug
15
Sat
Running
RAMP River Run – 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run
202 Market Street, Rockford, IL
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · Half Marathon
Avg 82° / 62°·760 ft city elevation

September 2026 Rockford, Illinois Races

2 upcoming races in Rockford, Illinois in September.
Sep
11–13
Fri–Sun
Trail Running
Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
Harlem Road, Rockford, IL
10K · 50K · Ultra · Other
Avg 77° / 55°·760 ft city elevation
Sep
18
Fri
Running
Glow in the Garden 5k
1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL
5K
Avg 75° / 53°·760 ft city elevation

November 2026 Rockford, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Rockford, Illinois in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING
3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL
5K · Other
Avg 52° / 34°·760 ft city elevation

July 2027 Rockford, Illinois Races

1 upcoming race in Rockford, Illinois in July.
Jul
18
Sun
Duathlon
COMING IN JULY 2027 - Screw City DUATHLON, RUCK & 2 MILE RUN/WALK
To Be Determined, Rockford, IL
2 Mile / 3K · Sprint
Avg 84° / 64°·760 ft city elevation

Just Outside Rockford

Races near Rockford

Rhythm of the Heart 5k Race & Walk
Sat, Jul 25
100 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL
3 mi away
Warrior Crucible
Fri, Sep 4
4401 Peak Dr, Loves Park, IL
4 mi away
Hike for Hearing 5K Run/Walk
Sat, May 1
7223 W Lane Road, Loves Park, IL
4 mi away
Footsteps for Families: 5k, Walk & Kids Run
Sat, Apr 10
1 Huskie Circle, Machesney Park, IL
5 mi away
Nik's 7K Home Run & 1.5 Mile Walk & Grammy's Auction at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center)
Sat, Oct 10
8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL
8 mi away
Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k
Sat, Sep 26
Leland Park, Roscoe, IL
11 mi away
JAIMIE COX MEMORIAL RUN
Sat, Oct 17
6121 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL
11 mi away
Illinois & Wisconsin Road Race State Championship - Boone County Road Race
Sun, Aug 30
6301 Lawrenceville Rd, Belvidere, IL
12 mi away
Stumpy's 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sat, Jul 4
8020 North St, Shirland, IL
12 mi away
Pecatonica Labor Day 5K
Sat, Sep 5
Pecatonica Public Library, Pecatonica, IL
13 mi away
Fall Fest 5K and Kids Fun Run
Sun, Sep 27
410 S Hickory St, Stillman Valley, IL
13 mi away
Race to Recycle
Sat, Sep 19
436 Olive Street, South Beloit, IL
14 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Rockford, Illinois?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 7 upcoming races in Rockford, Illinois, spanning 6 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Rockford?+
Rockford hosts road cycling, duathlon, obstacle course, rucking, running, and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Rockford?+
Races in Rockford run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in July and August.
What race distances can you find in Rockford?+
Upcoming races in Rockford cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, Ultra, and more.