Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk
About this race
Join us for the Lifescape Community Services 4th of July Classic Run/Walk in downtown Rockford! This year's Start/Finish Line is on N. Water St. in front of the Riverview Ice House.
Registration ends on Friday, July 3, 2026!
T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed after June 5!
Register by the end of April, 2026 for your early bird discount!
This race is in memory of Joe Marino and his contributions to Rockford's 4th of July celebration and to our community.
The Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk is an Independence Day tradition! This run is for everyone, whether you are an experienced runner, this is your first race, or you are just looking for a fun event to do with your family. This race is a wonderful way to celebrate our nation and support older adults and adults with disabilities in our community.
Runners have the choice of running an 8k, a 2-mile, or participating in the 1-mile Family Fun Walk. All runners will receive race swag, including finisher medals, stylish one of a kind run T-shirts, and....BREAKFAST! After the run, all participants are invited to make the short walk to the Downtown Rockford City Pavilion (Where City Market is held) for a FREE Post Run Pancake Breakfast!
Check out our 2019 promo video to get a feel for the day's events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AScCeDzzo_I
All proceeds benefit Lifescape's programs and services for older adults and adults with disabilities, including Meals on Wheels, Adult Protective Services, the Adult Day Program, Transportation Services, Senior Choice Information & Assistance, Senior Mental Health, Health & Wellness Services, AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and Comprehensive Care Coordination.
For more information on Lifescape, please check out our website at: www.lifescapeservices.org.
RACE PRIZES:
Prizes will go to the overall elapsed fastest times. Cash prize will be mailed after the event. (Student athletes may NOT accept cash prizes. If they do, they lose eligibility to play.)
Overall 8k - Male
1. $100
2. $50 Fleet Feet Gift Card
3. $25 Fleet Feet Gift Card
Overall 8k - Female
1. $100
2. $50 Fleet Feet Gift Card
3. $25 Fleet Feet Gift Card
Overall - 2-Mile - Male
1. $100
2. $50 Fleet Feet Gift Card
3. $25 Fleet Feet Gift Card
Overall - 2-Mile - Female
1. $100
2. $50 Fleet Feet Gift Card
3. $25 Fleet Feet Gift Card
Masters - Male and Female
1. $25 Fleet Feet Gift Card
Race Day Registration is NOT available!
PACKET PICKUP
Dates will be determined in early 2026.
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2018 for the Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 8K, 3.2K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Rockford.
Pick your distance
Running
Alan Hutchcroft Memorial 8k Run (4.97)
Starts and finishes on N. Madison St. in front of Trolley Station 8K RUN (4.97 miles) - 7:00 AM Start time *Certified Course (L-07050-JW) *RRR Circuit Race *Flat Out and Back *Splits Every Mile *Two Water Stops - passed twice *No Dogs, Strollers or In-Line Skates *Walkers, for your safety, please start in back of runners Awards: *Participation medals at the finish line *Placement Medals awarded upon completion of timing result to TOP OVERALL, TOP MASTERS, AND 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers in 8K in each afe division: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ PRIZE MONEY will be awarded to the top 3 overall Male & Female 8K finishers 8K 1st - $225 2nd- $150 3rd - $75 ROCKFORD ROAD RUNNERS CIRCUIT RACE ROCKFORD ROAD RUNNER DISCOUNTS COURSE CERTIFIED BY USA TRACK & FIELD (L-07050-JW) PARKING *Parking available in surrounding parking lots and on side streets off Madison St. Late registration and packet pick-up on July 3rd: 10am to 7pm Fleet Feet Sports Rockford 1653 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, Il 61107 Race t-shirts and sizes are only guaranteed through June 20th. There will be additional t-shirts ordered but sizes cannot be guaranteed after the cutoff date Day of packet pick up and registration from 5:45 am to 6:45 am at the race site.
Alan Hutchcroft Memorial 8k Run Kids 13 and Under
Starts and finishes on N. Madison St. in front of Trolley Station 8K RUN (4.98 miles) - 7:00 AM Start time *Certified Course (L-07050-JW) *RRR Circuit Race *Flat Out and Back *Splits Every Mile *Two Water Stops - passed twice *No Dogs, Strollers or In-Line Skates *Walkers, for your safety, please start in back of runners Awards: *Participation medals at the finish line *Placement Medals awarded upon completion of timing result to TOP OVERALL, TOP MASTERS, AND 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers in 8K in each afe division: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ PRIZE MONEY will be awarded to the top 3 overall Male & Female 8K finishers 8K 1st - $225 2nd- $150 3rd - $75 ROCKFORD ROAD RUNNERS CIRCUIT RACE ROCKFORD ROAD RUNNER DISCOUNTS COURSE CERTIFIED BY USA TRACK & FIELD (L-07050-JW) PARKING *Parking available in surrounding parking lots and on side streets off Madison St. Race t-shirts and sizes are only guaranteed through June 20th. There will be additional t-shirts ordered but sizes cannot be guaranteed after the cutoff date Late registration and packet pick-up on July 3rd: 10am to 7pm Fleet Feet Sports Rockford 1653 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, Il 61107 Day of packet pick up and registration from 5:45 am to 6:45 am at the race site. **Youth t-shirt included. Adult sized t-shirt available for youth for $5
2 Mile Run
*RRR Circuit Race *Flat Out and Back *Competitive run *Timed and measured *No Dogs, Strollers or In-Line Skates *Walkers, for your safety, please start in back of runners Awards: *Participation medals at the finish line *Placement Medals awarded upon completion of timing result to TOP OVERALL, TOP MASTERS, AND 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers in 2 Mile in each age division: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ 2 Mile Prize money will be awarded to the top 3 overall Male & Female 8K finishers 1st - $100 2nd - $50 3rd - $25 PARKING *Parking available in surrounding parking lots and on side streets off Madison St. Race t-shirts and sizes are only guaranteed through June 20th. There will be additional t-shirts ordered but sizes cannot be guaranteed after the cutoff date Late registration and packet pick-up on July 3rd: 10am to 7pm Fleet Feet Sports Rockford 1653 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, Il 61107 Day of packet pick up and registration from 5:45 am to 6:45 am at the race site.
2 Mile Run Kids 13 and Under
*RRR Circuit Race *Flat Out and Back *Competitive run *Timed and measured *No Dogs, Strollers or In-Line Skates *Walkers, for your safety, please start in back of runners Awards: *Participation medals at the finish line *Placement Medals awarded upon completion of timing result to TOP OVERALL, TOP MASTERS, AND 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers in 2 Mile in each age division: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ 2 Mile Prize money will be awarded to the top 3 overall Male & Female 8K finishers 1st - $100 2nd - $50 3rd - $25 PARKING *Parking available in surrounding parking lots and on side streets off Madison St. Race t-shirts and sizes are only guaranteed through June 20th. There will be additional t-shirts ordered but sizes cannot be guaranteed after the cutoff date Late registration and packet pick-up on July 3rd: 10am to 7pm Fleet Feet Sports Rockford 1653 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, Il 61107 Day of packet pick up and registration from 5:45 am to 6:45 am at the race site. **Youth t-shirt included. Adult sized t-shirt available for youth for $5
Walking
1 Mile Family Fun Walk
1 MILE WALK - 8:00 am Start Time - (non-competitive, not timed) *Ribbons to all finishers *Strollers permitted PARKING *Parking available in surrounding parking lots and on side streets off Madison St. Race t-shirts and sizes are only guaranteed through June 20th. There will be additional t-shirts ordered but sizes cannot be guaranteed after the cutoff date Late registration and packet pick-up on July 3rd: 10am to 7pm Fleet Feet Sports Rockford 1653 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, Il 61107 Day of packet pick up and registration from 5:45 am to 6:45 am at the race site.
1 Mile Family Fun Walk Kids 13 and Under
1 MILE WALK - 8:00 am Start Time - (non-competitive, not timed) *Ribbons to all finishers *Strollers permitted PARKING *Parking available in surrounding parking lots and on side streets off Madison St. Race t-shirts and sizes are only guaranteed through June 20th. There will be additional t-shirts ordered but sizes cannot be guaranteed after the cutoff date Late registration and packet pick-up on July 3rd: 10am to 7pm Fleet Feet Sports Rockford 1653 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, Il 61107 Day of packet pick up and registration from 5:45 am to 6:45 am at the race site. **Youth t-shirt included. Adult sized t-shirt available for youth for $5
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Rockford in 2018, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Rockford
Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk takes place in Rockford, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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