# Running events in Rockford, Today and Upcoming Running events in Rockford - **Subtitle**: All Running events in Rockford, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Rockford like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Running events in Rockford, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Rockford like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Rockford - **Event Name**: Rockford East Relays - **Description**: Rockford and surrounding areas......It’s that time of year again! The Rockford East Relays—hosted in partnership with the Rockford Park District and powered by Adkins Trak Timing Services is back and better than ever! Join us at the brand new Clarenc - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 18 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockford-east-relays/200029924297457 - **Venue**: Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yMjJlYmIxMzM0YzJmMDhjN2VhYWVhN2Q1NjNhZWMyOGE4YjZkNmUzZGM2ZDQ4YjBlNThiNGFiMjQ3MWI3MzBhLXJpbWctdzUwMC1oMzM3LWRjZDc2MTQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MDQ1NDcy.avif - **Categories**: contests, sports - **Event Name**: Rockford Glow Run - **Description**: The Glow Run is a 3-5k, untimed, non competitive, fun event, with a mini music fest all in one. Runners start off wearing a white or black shirt or hoodie and finish the race colored in glow powder. Along the glow course you will find Glow Zone’s which ar - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockford-glow-run/200029325948712 - **Venue**: Downtown Rockford, Rockford, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84NWM5Y2UxOGRlMDg0MGVhYTUxODUxYmM2NzU1N2MyYzU3MzYyNTE3NTI1NzY1NjU0ZTFjNjY0MjlhMDlkOGYwLXJpbWctdzEwNzgtaDYxNC1kYzAwMDAwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTgyNzg5NA.avif - **Categories**: sports, festivals, workshops, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Where Hearts Meet 5k - **Description**: Kick off summer with a morning walk, run or jog with your dog! Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary will be taking over Blackhawk Springs on Saturday, May 16 for a fun run in support of animals aboard the Ark! ❤️Also enjoy grab-n-go breakfast and raffle prizes. Al - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:45 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/where-hearts-meet-5k/200029847670441 - **Venue**: Midway Village - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDVkOTBkM2YzMTE0M2U1YTZlZmY1OTdkM2Y2YmY1YWZjZGY2ZWZhZmIyMWUxYTM2NGMwNWJhZWVmODYwZjM4Yy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQyMTgzNDE.avif - **Event Name**: Rockford Bubbleicious Bubble Run - **Description**: Get ready to experience pure, unadulterated happiness at Bubbleicious – the 5K where every step bursts with childlike wonder! This isn’t just a run, it’s a moving celebration of joy designed to make you laugh, play, and feel like a kid again. - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockford-bubbleicious-bubble-run/200029251870523 - **Venue**: Downtown Rockford, Rockford, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80NTY1MzgyOGQ1ZGIyODBlODE0ZDdiZDExYjFmZWYyNTI5ZmMyNTQ4YjI2N2M5ZjNhNGEyYjA2ZWNkZjM3NWUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYxMy1kYzYxNGI0NC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTY3MDY1MA.avif - **Categories**: kids - **Event Name**: Rockford Walk for Life and Family 2026 - **Description**: Save the date for the Rockford Walk for Life and Family 2026! 👣Saturday, June 27th at 11am 🌟 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockford-walk-for-life-and-family-2026/200029856830911 - **Venue**: Downtown Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wMDgxOWUwOTE3ZGRlNDJjNmE1YWI4MjdhMTQ5MDZkZTY1MTNjNjRlZjhjNzUyNmViY2UxYmQxMGUwODY2Yzk0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3NDE2MDQ.avif - **Event Name**: April Beer Run - **Description**: What are you running from? How about something to run to? Come join is for a monthly fun run! Urban Forests' Beer Chasers is the third Sunday of the month meeting at 1:00pm and heading out around 1:30pm, giving everyone time to find their routes and get f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/april-beer-run/200029558086008 - **Venue**: 6551 E Riverside Blvd Suite #112, Rockford, IL 61114, Rockford, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wNmJiMDBhNmMwZTUzZWU0YWM2MWFhNmM1ZjJmMTI0ZTBjOTJmZGQwMDg3ZjkyNjUwMDc3OGI1ZWM0NTJjN2QwLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwNjUtZGNmN2Y3ZjctZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4MzYwNDc.avif - **Categories**: meetups - **Event Name**: The Mile Challenge - **Description**: April 18 @ 8:00am SAVE THE DATE! More details to come!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/the-mile-challenge/200029664361209 - **Venue**: Barnstormer Distillery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jY2M1OWRiZjg4ZGNhZmEyMDdjZmM0MjVlZTA5Y2EzMzQ5NmE5ZTk1ZWY2OGNkMjhhMGJmMTU0ZjI1OTM5NjMwLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oODAwLWRjMGQwYjAwLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NDI2MjQy.avif - **Categories**: contests - **Event Name**: Fleet Feet Rockford - Summer Open House - **Description**: Join us for our open house, where you'll participate in a training session alongside our Spring Training program.About this EventJoin our Spring Training program and follow our mentors and coach Jenn as they lead you thro - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/fleet-feet-rockford-summer-open-house/100001980573684205 - **Venue**: Fleet Feet Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81YzI4YjcxMWUwMzc2MGIyMWI4NTA3NDQ0OGZlMTVjZjlkZjRlZTkwM2NiMzhjODAwMjBiZGQ3NzE2YTNkNjZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGM0OTRhNDQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY4NTM5NzQy.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: May Beer Run - **Description**: What are you running from? How about something to run to? Come join is for a monthly fun run! Urban Forests' Beer Chasers is the third Sunday of the month meeting at 1:00pm and heading out around 1:30pm, giving everyone time to find their routes and get f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/may-beer-run/200029547427301 - **Venue**: 6551 E Riverside Blvd Suite #112, Rockford, IL 61114, Rockford, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iMTY0NjA3ODk2ZWVkNTcxNGViNWEwZGM3YzFiNzdhMTliODBkODFiNTMyNDE4ODM5MmI1NzFjMWQ1ZGRmNDNiLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwNjUtZGNmN2Y3ZjctZ21pcj92PTE3NzUzOTU2OTQ.avif - **Categories**: meetups ## Trending Events in Rockford - **Event Name**: Rockford's 57th Annual Start of Summer Celebration - **Description**: Sun’s out, fun’s out! It is time to kick off the best season of the year in the heart of West Michigan. Get ready for the 57th Annual Start of Summer Celebration in beautiful downtown Rockford! From June 4–7, 2026, our charming riverside town transforms - **Venue**: Rockford Michigan Chamber of Commerce - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/91db289cef6c1d836f85d3213ed27f5ca727795f3b3df7965f8c58736332e0e5-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775827329 - **Event Name**: Sting - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Sting, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Hard Rock Live - Rockford in Rockford, IL sets the stage for an unforget - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a534cc20-3507-11f1-bec8-11eae79b2d36-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc060905-gmir.jpg?v=1775844238 - **Event Name**: Sting at Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Sting at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, this event will b - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/de05ba40-282e-11f1-b311-a314a771e96d-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc190e0e-gmir.jpg?v=1774431718 - **Event Name**: The Temptations and The Four Tops - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Temptations and The Four Tops, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Hard Rock Live - Rockford in vibrant Rockford, IL - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2984dcc0-150c-11f1-93e7-0b68a45cc1e3-rimg-w1200-h390-dc754a1a-gmir.jpg?v=1772327740 - **Event Name**: David Spade at Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at David Spade at Coronado Performing Arts Center, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f69b0570-31f1-11f1-9977-69abb8414888-rimg-w1200-h550-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1775505072 - **Event Name**: Tyler Henry - Hollywood Medium at Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Tyler Henry - Hollywood Medium at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Hard Rock Live - Rockford in vibrant Rockford, - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f1b83140-3395-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1200-h675-dc472c48-gmir.jpg?v=1775685452 - **Event Name**: Amy Grant at Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Amy Grant at Coronado Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Coronado Performing Arts Center in vibrant Rockford - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/022bf650-1b82-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcd51e1f-gmir.png?v=1773038100 - **Event Name**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, th - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a2f39a30-0c40-11f1-a8d8-235e94c18025-rimg-w1200-h457-dc272324-gmir.jpg?v=1771360718 - **Event Name**: Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Coronado Performing Arts Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Coronado Performing Arts Center nestled in bustlin - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/af016b40-cfc8-11f0-9ef1-edd14f9595b8-rimg-w1200-h675-dceabfc1-gmir.jpg?v=1764712128 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Rockford? - **A:** Rockford East Relays (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park), Rockford Glow Run (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Downtown Rockford, Rockford, Illinois), Where Hearts Meet 5k (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:45 am at Midway Village), Rockford Bubbleicious Bubble Run (Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at Downtown Rockford, Rockford, Illinois), Rockford Walk for Life and Family 2026 (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Rockford). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Rockford? - **A:** Fleet Feet Rockford - Summer Open House (Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 am at Fleet Feet Rockford). - **Q**: What events are happening in Rockford this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** April Beer Run (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at 6551 E Riverside Blvd Suite #112, Rockford, IL 61114, Rockford, IL), The Mile Challenge (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Barnstormer Distillery). - **Q**: What events are happening in Rockford in April 2026? - **A:** Rockford East Relays (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park), April Beer Run (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at 6551 E Riverside Blvd Suite #112, Rockford, IL 61114, Rockford, IL), The Mile Challenge (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Barnstormer Distillery). - **Q**: How can I find events in Rockford? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Rockford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Rockford? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Rockford? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Rockford include Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park, Downtown Rockford, Rockford, Illinois, Midway Village. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rockford? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rockford include Luna Ticketing, Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, Inc. Rockford IL, Rockford Family Initiative. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Rockford? - **A:** Follow the category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Rockford. ## Running Events from nearby cities - [Running Events in Loves Park](https://allevents.in/loves-park/running) - [Running Events in Winnebago](https://allevents.in/winnebago-il/running) - [Running Events in Roscoe](https://allevents.in/roscoe-il/running) - [Running Events in Byron](https://allevents.in/byron-il/running)