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Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING

Rockford, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 07 Nov, 2026

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About the Event

5K Run & Walk:

A 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford, IL. This is our 14th annual run and will, again, be held at Rock Valley College. This run is USATF certified (NEED NUMBER) and is a 2026 RRR Circuit Race. See more information about the RRR Circuit at www.rockfordroadrunners.org

5k Ruck Division:

This is a 5k Ruck. This event starts at the same time as the 5k. It requires the participant to carry a rucksack (aka. backpack) for the entire 5k distance.
If you weigh > 150 lbs = your Ruck should weigh 20 lb.
If you weigh < 150 lbs = your Ruck should weigh 10 lb.

There are no age group awards for the 5k Ruck - only 1st overall male & Female.

Registration pricing:

$35 per participant, $15 for children 17 and under

Discount of $3 for RRR (does not include children 17 and under).

Online registration closes on Friday, 11-7-2025 at midnight

No inline skates or dogs please!

Shirts are guaranteed only if registered by NEED DATE. SHIRTS WILL NOT BE A GUARANTEE AFTER NEED DATE.

Our cool dog tag awards are given to the top male and female winners, along with the top 3 male and female winners in each of the following age categories:

0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

****Hierarchy of awards: One award given per person.

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

thermostat Temperature

0.7° / 8.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

-3.9° / 4.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 5m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.3 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:47

nightlight Sunset

17:34

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.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by ELDRIDGE ROOFING.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Tom Lichty	M	58	Monroe Center, IL	—
🥈	Scott Anderson	M	27	Rochelle, IL	—
🥉	Jason Mach	M	45	Roscoe, IL	—
4	Xan Milne	F	53	Loves Park, IL	—
5	Josh Enderle	M	37	Machesney park, IL	—
6	Jeff Schneeberger	M	47	Monroe, WI	—
7	WRAY MCKENZIE	M	69	Machesney Park, IL	—
8	Ronald Taylor	M	63	Belvidere, IL	—
9	Dale Samuelson	M	69	Stillman Valley, IL	—
10	Mike Rayborn	M	50	South Beloit, IL	—
11	Bruce Burton	M	79	Rockford, IL	—
12	Juanita Rinaldo	F	58	Rockford, IL	—
13	Jill Williams	F	62	Elizabeth, IL	—
14	Jennifer Mickelson	F	43	Rockford, IL	—
15	Hillary Woodard	F	38	Rockford, IL	—
16	Justin Woodard	M	40	Rockford, IL	—
17	Jim Marcum	M	72	Rockford, IL	—
18	Brittany Keifer	F	28	Mount Morris, IL	—
19	Paige Wedige	F	28	Lena, IL	—
20	CELESTE MORES	F	52	Rockford, IL	—
21	Bruce Samuelson	M	64	Rockford, IL	—
22	Brian Smith	M	61	Rockford, IL	—
23	Karen Smith	F	67	Rockford, IL	—
24	Kate Nelson	F	33	Machesney park, IL	—
25	Doug Burton	M	50	Rockford, IL	—
26	Kiresten Bauer	F	29	East Dubuque, IL	—
27	Joli Robinson	F	42	Rockford, IL	—
28	Morgan Lichty	F	34	Loves Park, IL	—
29	Susan Miller	F	64	Rockford, IL	—
30	Denise Conklin	F	59	Rockford, IL	—
31	COLLEEN KRUSE	F	60	Rockford, IL	—
32	Nicole Weathersby	F	46	Loves ParkLoves Park, IL	—
33	LaVerna Lyons	F	64	Kingston, IL	—
34	Alta Jahns	F	59	Esmond, IL	—
35	Brad Lauman	M	59	Rockford, IL	—
36	Jalaine Counts	F	52	Durand, IL	—
37	Mark Crubaugh	M	61	Saunemin, IL	—
38	Mike Schnell	M	65	Michigan City, IN	—
39	Lyn Miller	F	64	Michigan City, IN	—
40	Linda King	F	69	Winnebago, IL	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Gardiner Rynne	M	39	Rockford, IL	16:51.6
🥈	Josh Crull	M	14	Roscoe, IL	18:12.9
🥉	John Papiernik	M	31	Loves Park, IL	18:36.1
4	Tyler Ebany	M	19	South Beloit, IL	18:50.6
5	Matthew Rosebrock	M	34	Roscoe, IL	19:07.3
6	Mark Workman	M	37	Rockford, IL	19:13.2
7	Jose Hernandez	M	29	Rockford, IL	19:22.4
8	Chris Remhof	M	39	Byron, IL	19:23.6
9	Gabriel Chappell	M	37	roscoe, IL	19:40.7
10	Gonzalo Gomez	M	45	Belvidere, IL	19:51
11	Kevin Fagerstrom	M	41	Rockton, IL	19:53.9
12	Enrique Aranda	M	37	Rockford, IL	19:55
13	Evan Schmidt	M	14	Elgin, IL	19:57.1
14	Tyler Paddock	M	16	Loves Park, IL	20:12.6
15	Rick Durso	M	43	Rockford, IL	20:19.9
16	Olivia Aranda	F	36	Rockford, IL	20:27.8
17	Douglas Marocco	M	53	Machesney Park, IL	20:35.3
18	Dave Carlson	M	53	Janesville, IL	20:43.6
19	Mike Delany	M	54	Rockford, IL	20:50
20	Michael Broski	M	55	Rockford, IL	20:50.8
21	Natalia Martino	F	13	Rockford, IL	21:04.8
22	Frank Rivas	M	48	Loves Park, IL	21:08.5
23	John Irving	M	57	Loves Park, IL	21:10
24	Chris Blazer	M	31	Rockford, IL	21:10.4
25	S. Payne	M	12	Poplar Grove, IL	21:20.9
26	Justin Clark	M	27	Port Byron, IL	21:28.6
27	Kenneth McClelland	M	65	Rockford, IL	21:28.7
28	N. Martino	M	8	Rockford, IL	21:31.1
29	Chase Upmann	M	14	Rockford, IL	21:31.3
30	Dan Heldt	M	50	Beloit, WI	21:33.3
31	Ryan Stonitsch	M	38	Rockford, IL	21:46.8
32	Dave Brobst	M	47	Freeport, IL	21:50.4
33	A. Brobst	M	9	Freeport, IL	21:50.5
34	Victor Jr Chahin	M	16	Rockford, IL	22:01.6
35	Nicole Palmer	F	39	Winnebago, IL	22:20
36	Tony Blaine	M	32	Grayslake, IL	22:29.2
37	Harry Euhus	M	52	Byron, IL	22:30.9
38	Donald Tillery	M	21	Rockford, IL	22:33.3
39	C. Isely	M	12	Roscoe, IL	22:50.2
40	Brady Marocco	M	14	Machesney Park, IL	22:51
41	Scott Richert	M	47	Rockford, IL	22:53.1
42	Allison Ingham	F	18	Rockford, IL	22:55.2
43	Jorge Herrera	M	38	Belvidere, IL	22:59.6
44	Craig Justman	M	43	Tempe, AZ	23:00.6
45	Ashley Krakow	F	27	Rockton, IL	23:02.1
46	Christopher Stevens	M	45	Rockford, IL	23:07
47	Curtis Cooper	M	37	South Beloit, IL	23:09.3
48	Bruce Beck	M	65	Belvidere, IL	23:20.1
49	J. Lane	F	12	Machesney Park, IL	23:28.9
50	Daniel McIlvanie	M	61	Rock City, IL	23:43

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Luke Johnson	M	25	Rockford, IL	17:31
🥈	Josh Herrmann	M	17	—	18:22
🥉	Jeff Winterheimer	M	49	—	18:37
4	Brian Warren	M	49	Rockford, IL	18:47
5	Robert E Anderson	M	25	—	19:00
6	Gonzalo Gomez	M	43	Belvidere, IL	19:12
7	Kevin Fagerstrom	M	39	Rockton, IL	19:15
8	J. Crull	M	12	—	19:27
9	MIchael Broski	M	53	—	19:41
10	Brian Miller	M	52	Rockfod, IL	20:02
11	Brian Nuedling	M	49	—	20:12
12	Dave Wallden	M	52	—	20:19
13	Nathan Naill	M	15	—	20:55
14	Alan Woolbright	M	53	Machesney Park, IL	20:55
15	Brad Born	M	61	—	20:59
16	Jeff Miller	M	61	Rockford, IL	21:10
17	Kenneth McClelland	M	63	Rockford, IL	21:14
18	Randy Foss	M	38	—	22:14
19	Edward Richter	M	33	—	22:35
20	Colton Poplin	M	20	—	22:48
21	Marcel Chiu	M	50	rockford	22:57
22	Eric Olson	M	26	—	23:05
23	Timothy Naill	M	37	—	23:21
24	Todd Drager	M	45	—	23:32
25	Ethan Winterheimer	M	13	—	23:38
26	Isaac Jacobson	M	14	—	23:46
27	Karlie Vincent	F	17	—	24:05
28	Rodney Brumett	M	45	—	24:20
29	Brian Crain	M	41	—	24:31
30	Martha Bozek	F	15	—	24:47
31	Bradley Wood	M	14	—	24:49
32	J. Anderson	M	12	Rockton, IL	24:55
33	John Licari	M	62	—	24:56
34	Noah Crain	M	13	—	25:02
35	Chris Coulter	M	42	Poplar Grove, IL	25:10
36	Nathaniel Schwarzbach	M	23	—	25:30
37	Jeff Mullis	M	41	—	25:37
38	Maggie DeWitt	F	27	—	25:39
39	John Kaney	M	55	Rockford, IL	26:14
40	B. Wood	M	10	—	26:31
41	Kelsey McKnight	F	19	—	27:09
42	Ben Slach	M	30	—	27:21
43	Adam Nowak	M	15	—	27:24
44	Joseph Kowalski	M	60	—	27:26
45	Kimberly Bolin	F	42	—	27:32
46	Jennifer Parker	F	30	—	27:50
47	Aubrey Capriola	F	24	—	27:50
48	Samantha Heathscott	F	19	—	28:21
49	Shannon Heathscott	F	41	—	28:23
50	Michael Sullivan	M	72	—	29:25

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Gonzalo Gomez	M	44	Belvidere, IL	19:30.4
🥈	Jose Hernandez	M	28	Rockford, IL	19:42
🥉	Jennifer Roser	F	33	—	19:43.7
4	Brian Miller	M	53	Rockford, IL	20:04
5	Darren Christy	M	47	—	20:09.3
6	Enrique Aranda	M	36	—	20:14.1
7	Dave Carlson	M	52	—	20:17.2
8	Ed Love	M	56	—	20:19.9
9	Kevin Fagerstrom	M	40	Rockton, IL	20:26.5
10	Chris Blazer	M	30	Rockford, IL	20:39.8
11	Lisa Teunissen	F	36	Belvidere, IL	20:41.4
12	Gabriel Chappell	M	36	Roscoe, IL	20:45.5
13	Anonymous Anonymous	M	15	—	20:58.5
14	Deysi Torres	F	32	Rockford, IL	21:08.9
15	Jared Van Vleet	M	15	Rockford, IL	21:22.8
16	B. Harmsen	M	12	Rockford, IL	21:28.6
17	O. Zaluckyj	F	12	Belvidere, IL	21:29.8
18	Alan Woolbright	M	54	—	21:43.3
19	Eric Wilson	M	44	Rockford, IL	21:55.6
20	Erik Drinka	M	34	Rockford, IL	22:05.8
21	Anthony Jones	M	48	—	22:06.6
22	Connor McCullough	M	13	Rockton, IL	22:21.3
23	Jorge Herrera	M	37	Belvidere, IL	22:28.3
24	Ashley Krakow	F	26	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	22:50.9
25	Larry Hinkle	M	54	—	22:55.7
26	Tony Boose	M	42	Rockford, IL	23:01.3
27	Bart Schreck	M	32	Rockford, IL	23:08.3
28	David Grutze	M	60	rockton, IL	23:11.4
29	Sarah Parker-Scanlon	F	37	Rockford, IL	23:17.1
30	Xan Milne	F	47	Loves Park, IL	23:19.2
31	Dan Holterman	M	35	Janesville, WI	23:24.8
32	Tyger Johnson	M	74	Dakota, IL	23:28
33	Dave Brobst	M	46	Freeport, IL	23:28.6
34	A. Brobst	M	8	Freeport, IL	23:28.7
35	Jon Rieckmann	M	29	—	23:37
36	Derek Hoaglund	M	51	—	23:38.1
37	Jennifer Zaluckyj	F	46	Belvidere, IL	23:45.8
38	Tony Blaine	M	31	Grayslake, IL	23:51.7
39	Ryne Fertitta	M	23	Machesney Park, IL	23:51.8
40	Carl Holman	M	30	—	23:56.1
41	David Miosi	M	26	Rockford, IL	24:19.3
42	Bree Carlson	F	34	Roscoe, IL	24:25.8
43	Charlotte Severing	F	24	Loves Park, IL	24:29.5
44	Kathy Mershon	F	50	Cherry Valley, IL	24:32
45	Joey Paddock	M	13	—	24:33.3
46	Derek Erwin	M	31	—	24:36.5
47	Heidi Hoppe	F	38	Roscoe, IL	24:45.4
48	Michael Paddock	M	13	—	24:53.6
49	Julie Gustafson	F	50	Marana, AZ	24:54.8
50	Jackie McLaughlin	F	49	Rockford, IL	24:56.5

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Gordon Litton	M	47	Rockford, IL	28:46.3
🥈	Tony Curatolo	M	47	Lake Zurich, IL	28:49.2
🥉	Sarah Stumpf	F	38	Belvidere, IL	33:35.1
4	Jon Maize	M	41	Dakota, IL	34:18.4
5	Terry Remhof	F	47	Byron, IL	35:01.7
6	Johnathan Lake	M	49	South Beloit, IL	36:33.1
7	Sarah Kohl	F	51	Loves Park, IL	38:01.4
8	Jeff Byerly	M	44	Stillman Valley, IL	39:53.8
9	Eric Masson	M	43	Rockford, IL	41:03.8
10	Kenya Garcia Tinoco	F	29	Belvidere, IL	41:07.5
11	Candi Billman	F	50	Rockford, IL	42:32
12	Mysty McGuire	F	44	Rockford, IL	43:41.7
13	Dawn Hazen	F	48	Stillman Valley, IL	43:41.9
14	Paul Poonpanich	M	45	Machesney Park, IL	48:08.1
15	Dustin Jarrard	M	40	Winnebago, IL	48:46
16	Alan Fielder	M	68	Belvidere, IL	48:50.4
17	Larry Lawson	M	69	Rockford, IL	49:27.3
18	Ronald Sodko	M	58	Rockford, IL	51:21.1
19	Ray Lopez	M	28	Rockford, IL	51:43.8
20	Jenna Woody	F	27	Rockford, IL	52:45.8
21	Cindy Schwabe	F	67	Poplar Grove, IL	53:16.2
22	Ivy Woody	F	26	Rockford, IL	53:40.1
23	Kevin Byrnes	M	40	Caledonia, IL	54:21
24	Jessica Luepkes	F	51	Roscoe, IL	55:14.7
25	Tom Luepkes	M	53	Roscoe, IL	55:15.4
26	Sarah Byrnes	F	40	Caledonia, IL	55:59

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