5K RACE
Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds
Place
320 S Wyman St.
Rockford, IL 61101
Description
Stroll on State - Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds is a holiday themed Run/Walk in beautiful downtown Rockford IL. The course will start and finish in Davis Park (320 S Wyman St, Rockford, IL 61101) and will run across the beautiful Rock River, down decorated East State Street - all holiday themed for the season.
The Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds is part of the festivities of Stroll on State www.gorockford.com/stroll-on-state which includes the race, Stroll on State parade, live music, tree lighting, and other events.
** No inline skates
** No dogs please!
** It's a family event - strollers are ok if starting near the rear.
Awards:
Overall Male & Female
Age Groups (1st, 2nd, & 3rd):
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+
Timing provided by Tri-3 Sports Timing.
REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT AND SHIRT SIZE.
2026 COURSE MAP ** HOLIDAY THEMED RACE COURSE
The course is the same Dasher Dash loop running the downtown streets of Rockford, crossing 4 different bridges, and running the holiday decorated East State Street that you have known since 2023, but starting and ending at Davis Park.
Updated map document coming soon.
FINISHER & AGE GROUP MEDALS
Brand new medals will be shared soon!
2026 DASHER DASH SHIRTS
REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT AND SHIRT SIZE.
** Any registration after the November 1, 2026 is not guaranteed to get a t-shirt and size selection may be limited **
Shirts, hoodies, and hats will be announced shortly.
2026 DASHER DASH COSTUME CONTEST ** KIDS & ADULT CATEGORIES
More details coming soon.
2026 PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
REGISTRATION NOTES - IMPORTANT
There is NO RACE DAY registration or registration after online registration closes!
Online registration closes on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7pm - sorry, no exceptions.
Packet pickup location will be announced soon.
Race Contact Info
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