# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Footsteps for Families: 5k Run/Walk & Kids Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Take Steps to End Child Abuse, Keep Children Safe & Families Together!

5K Run/Walk:
- A timed race for runners of all ages and abilities.
- Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category (categories TBA)
- Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. (1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50)
Kids Fun Run:
- A fun run for young children will be run on the safety of the Harlem HS track (100 meters).
- All participants will receive a ribbon and a small prize.
Family Fun Day:
- Enjoy music, free food, games, activities, face painting, giveaways, and more!
www.RockfordSafeFamilies.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/footsteps-for-families-5k-run-walk-and-kids-run/200029095566813
- **Event Categories**: marathons, kids, sports, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 55

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Machesney Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Harlem High School
- **lat**: 42.355833333333
- **long**: -89.025555555556
- **full address**: Harlem High School, Harlem High School, 9229 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Footsteps for Families: 5k Run/Walk & Kids Run
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/21028dbbe48f574b88540d9fa087344134bcf053b79b0a9eb62994ec2a15c677-rimg-w1200-h675-dc474648-gmir?v=1773982293

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Footsteps for Families: 5k Run/Walk & Kids Run being held?
  - **A:** Footsteps for Families: 5k Run/Walk & Kids Run takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am at Harlem High School, Harlem High School, 9229 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Footsteps for Families: 5k Run/Walk & Kids Run?
  - **A:** Footsteps for Families: 5k Run/Walk & Kids Run is organized by Safe Families for Children Greater Rockford Chapter.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Footsteps for Families: 5k Run/Walk & Kids Run is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Machesney Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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