The Rockford Fire Department welcomes you to participate in the 22nd Annual Rockford Fire Department 911 - 3K Run/Walk. Join the fun and challenge yourself, family, or friends at this incredible event.
This event was formed to bring fire prevention and emergency medical education to our community. The numbers 9-1-1 are an iconic symbol of emergency services across the nation. It also holds special significance following the events of September 11, 2001. We honor the memory of that day with the race's start time 9:11am.
The Rockford Fire Department utilizes many training aids to provide fire and medical education to our community. Each year, we have direct contact with over 60,000 people, and many more through social media and public service announcements. Proceeds from this race are used to educate our community, from toddlers to senior citizens, in fire prevention, safety, and community risk reduction. The proceeds from this race will be used to purchase training aids and educational handouts to help us in our community education efforts.
In addition to fire safety education, the proceeds of this event will also be used to sponsor a camper to attend "Camp I Am Me", a burn survivor camp put on by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance. The IFSA hosts this special and unforgettable camping experience every summer for young children who have sustained burns, providing them with a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere to help build their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Your support will help make Rockford a safer community!
Early Bird Pricing!!! Save $10 off of the normal ticket price if you register on or before 5/17.
Kids 18 and under are only $20!
Adult T-shirt sizes S-3XL. Youth sizes M-XL. There is an option to purchase additional race shirts located in the STORE on the race website (use the drop down menu labeled "MORE"). Orders for additional shirts will not be accepted after May 17th.
ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE STORE... PREVIOUS YEAR'S CHALLENGE COINS!!!
Challenge coins from 2022-25 were found in storage - when they're gone, they're gone forever!
Runners will receive a finisher medal, a race bib, and a T-shirt (shirts are only guaranteed to those who register on or before May 17th).
Race prizes will be announced soon. Check back to see what you could win!
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Challenge coins for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in each age category
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Prizes for overall male and female runners
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Medals for the kids fun run
We are very excited to have our post-race food provided by Mission BBQ again this year!
USATF certified course and chip timing provided by Racing Expectations.
Following the race there will be a free Kids Fun Run for children ages 8 and under (details on the event page).
Packet pick-up and late registration will be held at Fleet Feet Sports Rockford (1653 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL) on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
There will be no same day registration this year. Registration closes on June 5 at 6 p.m.
Rockford Road Runners Circuit Race, RRR discount is available.