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.
Join fellow runners on September 8, 2024 for the Rock and Run for Mental Health. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Rochester.
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Running
5K
Registrations after 8/16/24 will not receive a shirt and goodie bag. Sorry. Packet Pickup is on 9/7, 4-6pm at The Wakery.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Registrations after 8/16/24 will not receive a shirt and goodie bag. Sorry. Packet Pickup is on 9/7, 4-6pm at The Wakery.
Virtual 988 Run (Online)
Registrations after 8/16/24 will not receive a shirt. S Price includes shipping for those not local & unable to attend packet pickup.
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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