5K RACE
Place
Near 100 Park Avenue
Rockford, IL 61105
Description
Stroll on State - Dasher Dash 5K is a holiday themed Run/Walk in beautiful downtown Rockford IL. The course will start and finish near Beattie Park (near 100 Park Avenue, Rockford IL) and will run across the beautiful Rock River, down decorated East State Street - all holiday themed for the season.
The Dasher Dash 5K 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, 2025 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT AND SHIRT SIZE.
2025 COURSE MAP ** HOLIDAY THEMED RACE COURSE
Course is a "certified" loop course running the downtown streets of Rockford, crossing 4 different bridges, and running the holiday decorated East State Street.
"INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING" FINISHER & AGE GROUP MEDALS
Large 4" Finisher & 4.5" Age Group Awards
2021 1st Place - Winner - "BEST GIVE AWAY ITEM"
International Festivals & Events Association
SNOW GLOBE FINISHER MEDAL with "SPINNING" SNOWFLAKE & LOGO
2025 DASHER UGLY SWEATER T-SHIRT
REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2025 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT AND SHIRT SIZE.
** Any registration after the November 1, 2025 is not guaranteed to get a t-shirt and size selection may be limited **
2025 DASHER DASH COSTUME CONTEST ** KIDS & ADULT CATEGORIES
2025 PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
REGISTRATION NOTES - IMPORTANT
There is NO RACE DAY registration or registration after online registration closes!
Online registration closes on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 7pm - sorry, no exceptions.
Race Contact Info
Race Participant Survey
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