Marathon & Half Marathon: 7:00 a.m.
10K Competitive Run: 7:15 a.m.
Start Location (Main St. and Chestnut St.)
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Best Western Clock Tower Resort
7801 East State Street (map)
Rockford, Illinois 61108
Telephone: (815)398-6000
Toll Free: 1-800-358-7666
Special $94 room rate per night, just mention the Rockford Marathon
Less than ten minutes to the Davis Park!
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Street Closure Information
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Live in Rockford and wondering when the streets will be closed? Click Here for a list of locations and approximate times streets will be closed.
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Various free parking lots surround the race start location (State & Wyman). Click Here for a map of locations (or see below). Please note: Street parking may be available, however be aware of any tow/ticket signage as it may be apart of the course.
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For those of you interested in running with a pace group we have arranged for MarathonPacing.com to help you reach your time goal. Whether it's to qualify for Boston, reach a personal record or just to finish your first marathon, they are here to help. Pacers will have pace time signs and will be roaming the starting line area before the race so find the pacer with the time you'd like to achieve and they'll let you know all the details. They will be at the Saturday packet pick-up if you have questions, or would just like to meet them before race day. They will be pacing groups from 3:20 to 5:00. If you are in the half marathon you can also run with these groups for approximately 12.5 miles before the races split.
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Rockford Marathon Training Program
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 Kopf Running has created a fantastic 18-week and 12-week program for both the full and half marathons that will prepare you for the race on May 20th, no matter what your experience level is. Our experienced coaches will determine the optimal training program for you and then guide you every step of the way.
The Kopf Running Full Marathon & Half Marathon Training Programs include either a comprehensive virtual training program that includes weekly fitness & nutrition tips, or two coached workouts per week to focus on building endurance and improving form and speed! Youll also receive a $10 discount off both race registration fees.
We're very excited to announce that the Rockford Full & Half Marathon Group Training programs will now be available at THREE northwest suburban locations:
- Coaches Seth & Karen Kopf will be leading our Sunday Sunrise 7:30am group runs each week located at the Rock River Recreation Path parking available at parking lot adjacent to YMCA (200 Y Boulevard, Rockford, IL)
- Coaches Seth & Karen Kopf will be leading our Wednesday & Saturday Sunrise 6:00am & 7:30am group runs each week located at the Fox River Trail near downtown Algonquin, IL (intersection of Route 31 & Huntington Drive)
- Coaches Seth & Karen Kopf will be leading our Tuesday & Saturday Sunrise 6:00am & 9:30am group runs each week located at Emricson Park 900 West South Street, Woodstock, IL
Registration is limited to assure quality, performance and safety. Sign up now to reserve your spot with Kopf Running!
For more information, please contact Kopf Running at coachseth@kopfrunning.com or kopfrunning11@gmail.com.
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Official Race Photos Make Great Souvenirs!
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 Whether you're new to running or an avid runner, race photos are a great way to remember the 2012 Rockford Marathon. PBC Sports Photography are the official photographers of this year's race. Check back approximately 72 hours after the finish of the race to see your photos. Photos can be accessed by both bib number and last name.
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Official CARA-Certified Race
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 This race has applied for and received the Chicago Area Runners Association designation as a CARA CERTIFIED RACE. This race has agreed to adhere to and uphold CARA's Best Practices Guidelines. These Guidelines embody the highest standards for quality, safety and comfort for participants in a road race.
Due to CARA's advocacy efforts, runners in the Chicagoland area enjoy some of the highest quality road races in the country. To view the Guidelines and to learn more about CARA, visit www.cararuns.org.
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that enable them to run farther, faster, better, for life.
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Marathon
Cash prizes for the first three male and female finishers of the marathon will be issued as follows:
- 1st Place- $600 one male and one female
- 2nd Place- $300 one male and one female
- 3rd Place- $200 one male and one female
- 4th Place- $100 one male and one female
- 5th Place- $100 one male and one female
- 1st Place- Masters- $100 one male and one female
- Course Record- $300- one male and one female
Half Marathon
Cash prizes for the first three male and female finishers of the marathon will be issued as follows:
- 1st Place- $350 one male and one female
- 2nd Place- $150 one male and one female
- 3rd Place- $100 one male and one female
- 1st Place- Masters- $100 one male and one female
- Course Record- $175- one male and one female
10K
Cash prizes for the first three male and female finishers of the marathon will be issued as follows:
- 1st Place- $75 one male and one female
- 2nd Place- $50 one male and one female
- 3rd Place- $25 one male and one female
Medals will be given out to the following in the half marathon and full marathon:
- Top 3 Overall Male/Female
- Top 3 Masters (40+) Male/Female
- Top 3 in each of the following age groups: (10k only--14-under, 15-19)19-under, 20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+
Top 3 or 5 Overall and Masters will not be included in the age group awards. Top 3 or 5 Overall will not be included in the Masters awards.
All finishers will receive a custom made finisher's medal
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