Note: Online Registration ends on Friday August 5th at 2:00pm Packet Pickup and late registration at UW Health/SwedishAmerican Camelot Towers (parking lot/race starting area) 1415 East State Street: Friday 3-6pm & Sat. Noon-4pm

Course:
The race starts on East State Street (between Regan and Summit Streets) close to the entrance to UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital/ Camelot Tower. The point to point course is downhill and fast, with the finish on the State Street bridge. Splits at each 1/4. For additional race information, visit www.swedishamerican.org
Schedule of Events
5:00 PM Ben Newson Jr. Boys Heat (Boys K-12 in fall of 2022) 5:25 PM Ben Newson Jr. Girls Heat-(Girls K-12 in fall of 2022.) 5:50 PM Adult Heat- (Men & Women ages 17 & up if out of High School. Note Adult race includes masters "ages 40+") 6:15 PM Kids Free Fun Run on State Street Bridge - Must Pre-Register Note: 1/4 mile event takes place at the mile finish line area. 6:30 PM Awards Ceremony

Awards - Prize Money - Age Groups -
Prize money will be awarded to top three male and female finishers in Adult heat: $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd. First place Master runners in adult heat $100 for 1st place overall male & female. F

Age Group Awards given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, male and female, in each age group of the Ben Newson Jr heats (6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19) and Adult heat (17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+). Ribbons given to all finishers of the Kids Fun Run.

2022 School Challenge Includes - High Schools - Middle Schools - Elementary Schools

School Challenge Sponsored by A & B Machine Shop / Rockford Carbide Die & Tool

Awards for Schools with most participants: High School-$1,000 * Middle School- $750 * Elementary School-$500

The schools at each level that have the most registered and participating students, staff and faculty will receive a cash awards for their athletic departments. Each registrant will designate their school and grade level or faculty/staff position. We encourage school spirit by wearing you school apparel on race day! ( NOTE- Rules for School Challenge Participants: They must be enrolled or work for the school they are representing for the fall of 2022 and cross the finish line as a participant to count toward the School Challenges.)

Packet Pickup & Late Registration: Packet Pickup and late registration at UW Health/SwedishAmerican Camelot Towers (parking lot/race starting area) 1415 East State Street: Friday 3-6pm & Sat. Noon-4pm

Note no discounts for late registrations. Sign up by July 23rd to guarantee a shirt!

Race Benefits: Rockford Sports Coalition and Rockford Wildcats youth running team. Please consider an additional donation when signing up.

Race is hosted by the Rockford Road Runners for past history of race and results visit - State Street Mile

Note no Refunds.