Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026

Rochester, IL | Sunday, September 13, 2026Registration Open

*** RSVP on Facebook to our Mental Health Awareness Month concert on May 3 at The Curve Inn. Get tickets here . *** Rock and Run for Mental Health is a live music, 5k race, 1-mile fun run/walk, food truck, and wellness vendor event for mental health! Held on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon at Rochester Community Park, 90 Wildrose Ln. in Rochester, Illinois. Proceeds provide free counseling sessions to uninsured individuals and those in need. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok for the latest information! @rock4mentalhealth See the photo highlights from previous years here . Please note: Runsignup charges a small processing fee. Shirts and medals must be picked up at packet pickup times. Shipping not available. Registrations after 8/16/26 will not receive a hoodie and medals are while supplies last at the finish line.

Available Distances

Awards & Prizes

Participant Giveaway

5K: Shirt

1 Miles: Shirt

Registration & Pricing

Distance	Price	Opens	Closes
5K	$35.00	Sep 25	May 6
	$40.00	May 6	Jul 6
	$45.00	Jul 6	Sep 12
	$50.00	Sep 12	Sep 13
1 Miles	$35.00	Sep 25	May 6
	$40.00	May 6	Jul 6
	$45.00	Jul 6	Sep 12

Past Results

1 Mile

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2025	52	19:51	8:34
2024	34	20:45	9:48
2023	18	20:28	8:54

5K

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2025	268	33:54	15:10
2024	169	33:58	15:57
2023

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Packet Pickup, Schedule & Additional Details

Packet Pickup Saturday, Sept. 12, 1-3 p.m. at M Fitness Health and Wellness at 3450-B Liberty Dr. in Springfield near Skyzone. Race day pickup - 8:00-8:45 a.m. at Rochester Community Park Pavilion next to playground. Event Schedule 5k start - 9 a.m. (near pavilion) 1-mile start - 9:01 a.m. (walkers immediately behind 5k participants) Vendors - 9 a.m.-noon The 66 Ramblers band performing - 9:30-10:30, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Awards - 10:30 a.m. for top two finishers and top age group winners (New this y