Welcome to the 28th annual 5K Race and Kids K Fun Run thru downtown Rockford. The course runs through historic downtown Rockford and along the majestic Rogue River. Accurate splits at each mile and finish times. Mitchell's Run Thru Rockford (MRTR) was organized to benefit Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD). Mitchell Peterson, and many other boys and some girls from West Michigan have been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. All race proceeds will be donated to PPMD in Mitchell's honor, to END DUCHENNE. This is a fun, family event, with live music and a festive atmosphere. The course runs through scenic Rockford and along The White Pine Trail! Each registered 5K participant will receive a Mitchell's Run race tee, race bib, a finisher medal and race refreshments. Each registered Kids K participant will receive a Mitchell's Run race tee, race bib, finisher medal and treat. Each Virtual 5K participant will be mailed a race packet with our MRTR race tee, race bib and medal prior to the event. Packet pick up will take place on: Friday, August 21 from 4:30pm - 7:00pm Saturday, August 22 from 7:00am - 8:00am
We will have a short awards ceremony near the Rockford Pavilion at 10:00am. If you are unable to stay and did not receive your winner medal at the race please email info@mitchellsrun.org to coordinate a pickup. Age Divisions: 10 & Under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65- 69, 70-74, 75 & Over & Neufy Division. Award for Men's and Women's overall winners Masters Awards for men and women (40+) Winner Medal Award for t
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $20.00 | Apr 3 | Apr 4 |
| $25.00 | Apr 4 | Jun 20 | |
| $30.00 | Jun 21 | Aug 18 | |
| $35.00 | Aug 19 | Aug 22 | |
| 1 Miles | $15.00 | Apr 3 | Aug 22 |
| 3.1 Miles | $35.00 | Apr 3 | Aug 13 |
Downtown Rockford Rotary Pavilion at the corner of Squires St and Courtland Street 48 Courtland Street Rockford, MI 49341 Friday, August 21, 4:30pm - 7:00pm Saturday, August 22, 7:00am-8:15am T-Shirts not guaranteed with late registrations.
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 1:03:45 | 43:12 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 767 | 31:47 | 15:02 |
| 2024 | 756 | 32:06 | 16:07 |
| 2023 | 756 | 32:42 | 16:34 |
| 2022 | 587 | 31:59 | 15:32 |
| 2021 |
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| 568 |
| 32:02 |
| 15:46 |
| 2019 | 876 | 32:28 | 16:42 |
| 2018 | 658 | 30:22 | 14:57 |
| 2017 | 742 | 29:56 | 15:39 |
| 2016 | 744 | 30:29 | 15:12 |