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Mitchell's Run Thru Rockford 2026

Rockford, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 22 Aug, 2026

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sell $15.00 – $35.00

About the Event

Welcome to the 28th annual 5K Race and Kids K Fun Run thru downtown Rockford.

The course runs through historic downtown Rockford and along the majestic Rogue River. Accurate splits at each mile and finish times.

Mitchell's Run Thru Rockford (MRTR) was organized to benefit Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD). Mitchell Peterson, and many other boys and some girls from West Michigan have been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. All race proceeds will be donated to PPMD in Mitchell's honor, to END DUCHENNE. This is a fun, family event, with live music and a festive atmosphere. The course runs through scenic Rockford and along The White Pine Trail!

Each registered 5K participant will receive a Mitchell's Run race tee, race bib, a finisher medal and race refreshments.
Each registered Kids K participant will receive a Mitchell's Run race tee, race bib, finisher medal and treat.
Each Virtual 5K participant will be mailed a race packet with our MRTR race tee, race bib and medal prior to the event.
Packet pick up will take place on:

Friday, August 21 from 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, August 22 from 7:00am - 8:00am

Races Offered

5K

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$20.00

Virtual 5K & Kids K - packet will be mailed to you

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Kids K

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Rockford.

thermostat Temperature

15.8° / 26.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.2° / 25.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 44m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

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70.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:49

nightlight Sunset

20:42

About Rockford

Learn more about the host city, Rockford.

Rockford is a city in the Rock River Valley in Northern Illinois. With a population of over 145,000 (2019), it is the third largest city in the state.