Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start
About this race
This is a great event whether you are a novice runner looking to run your first 5k, or a seasoned competitor looking to beat your personal best time. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to participate. The course consists of flat roadways and paths that wind through picturesque Krape Park. The race is also part of the Rockford Road Runners circuit. All pre-registered participants will receive an event T-shirt.
Starting in the parking lot near mini golf and the baseball field, along Yellow Creek, past the Krape Park waterfall, and twin caves, over two scenic bridges then out the tree lined south entrance of the park and return. Refreshments and awards after the race int eh Gunkle Shelter. The course is certified by USA Track and Field (code IL-12088-JW) and recognized by RRCA.
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Pretzel City 5K
Starting in the parking lot near mini golf and the baseball field, along Yellow Creek, past the Krape Park waterfall, and twin caves, over two scenic bridges then out the tree lined south entrance of the park and return. Time splits and water stations on course; refreshments and awards after the race. The course is certified by USA Track and Field (code IL-12088-JW) and recognized by RRCA. Chip timing will be provided by Tri-3 Timing. Registration and Packet Pick-up Information: $30 for pre-entry through June 21, T-shirt & size preference guaranteed, No refunds for weather related cancelations $10 for kids 0-19 years old $22 For RRR members $35 For all late registration after June 21 (race day) no guarantee of shirt Registration: 6:45-7:30 AM at Gunkel Shelter Bib/shirt pickup: 7:00-7:30 AM at Gunkel Shelter. Race begins at 8:00 AM
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Freeport, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:23 AM and sets at 8:39 PM local time (CDT) in Freeport on June 26, 2027 — 15h 15m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Freeport events
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