2025 - Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by Eldridge Roofing
2025 distances
Running
Veterans 5K Run & Walk
Veterans 5k Ruck
This is a 5k Ruck. It requires the participant to carry a rucksack (aka. backpack) for the entire 5k distance. If you weigh > 150 lbs = your Ruck should weigh 20 lb. If you weigh < 150 lbs = your Ruck should weigh 10 lb.
Kids 5K (Children 17 and under)
For Kids 17 and Under Special Pricing
Kids Fun Run - Free for kids 10 & under
This is a 1/4 mile fun run for kids ages 10 & under. Each child will receive a goody bag and bib. Please register for this event. Report to the Start line at 8:15 a.m.
Volunteer
We are grateful for generosity of volunteers lending a hand to make this event a success. If you would like to assist us please signup, there is no cost, we will contact you to see where you can help out.
Race-day weather
Conditions on November 8, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 4:41 PM local time (CST) in Rockford on November 8, 2025 — 10h 02m of daylight.
Course
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2025 results — Veterans 5K Run & Walk presented by Eldridge Roofing
548 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Veterans 5K Run & Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Molina | 17:32 | 5:39 /mi |
| 2 | Jeff Rehfeldt | 17:54 | 5:46 /mi |
| 3 | Luke Jeanmaire | 18:08 | 5:50 /mi |
| 4 | Gardiner Rynne | 18:16 | 5:53 /mi |
| 5 | Manuel Molina | 18:21 | 5:54 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 19 Rockford events
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