Rock and Run for Mental Health
About this race
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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.
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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.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Registrations after 8/16 will not receive a giveaway item. Sorry. Item must be picked up at packet pickup before the race.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Registrations after 8/16 will not receive a giveaway item. Sorry. Item must be picked up at packet pickup before the race.
Virtual 5k (Volunteers Only)
Registrations after 8/16 will not receive a giveaway item. Sorry. Item must be picked up at packet pickup before the race.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Rochester.
About Rochester
Rock and Run for Mental Health takes place in Rochester, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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