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Date:
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
90 Wild Rose Ln.
Sangamon County, Illinois
62563
United States
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1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

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Rock and Run for Mental Health is a live music, 5k race, 1-mile fun run/walk, food truck, and wellness vendor event for mental health! Held on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon at Rochester Community Park, 90 Wildrose Ln. in Rochester, Illinois.

Proceeds provide free counseling sessions to uninsured individuals and those in need.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok for the latest information! @rock4mentalhealth

See the photo highlights from previous years here.

Please note: Runsignup charges a small processing fee. Shirts and medals must be picked up at packet pickup times. Shipping not available. Registrations after 8/16/26 will not receive a hoodie and medals are while supplies last at the finish line.

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