Runners will be able to participate in either a full (26.2 mile) or half (13.1 mile) marathon or as part of a 4-person relay team; the course will wend its way through scenic city streets. All events will be Chip-Timed and the course will be USATF certified....making it a "Boston Qualifier".
Registrations after April 15, 2008 Marathon - $80 ° Half Marathon - $58 ° Relay Team - $155
Friday, May 16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Packet Pickup at Cliffbreakers
Saturday, May 17
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Packet pickup at Cliffbreakers
5:00 pm-8:00 pm - Pasta Dinner at Cliffbreakers (open to everyone).
Sunday, May 18 - Race Day!
5:00 am - Gear Check opens at Davis Park
6:00 am - Sunrise Service at Davis Park A Sunrise Service: For those who normally worship on Sunday, we are offering an all-denominational worship service before the race at 6:00 a.m. It will be under-cover at Davis Park, but in open-air, so keep warm accordingly. The service will conclude by 6:30, so all will have plenty of time to get to the start. The service will be hosted by one of our race sponsors, Second Congregational United Church of Christ.
6:30 am - Second leg of relay taken to relay point
7:00 am - Marathon/Half Marathon/ Relay Starts
7:30 am - Third and Fourth legs of relay taken to relay points
We are looking for volunteers both in advance of the Marathon and on event day. If you are interested or would like more information, please go to the "VOLUNTEER" tab and complete the form.
Proceeds from the Rockford Marathon will benefit the Community Needs Fund at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. This permanent endowed fund supports a wide variety of charitable projects related to health and human services, education, children, youth and families, neighborhoods, and community and economic development.
Producing the Marathon will be Special Events Management, the largest producer of special events in the Midwest including runs/walks and street festivals (www.chicagoevents.com).
Proceeds from the Rockford Marathon will benefit the Community Needs Fund at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. This permanent endowed fund supports a wide variety of charitable projects related to health and human services, education, children, youth and families, neighborhoods, and community and economic development. 
