About the RAMP River Run - 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run
The course runs through downtown Rockford, so you get city streets rather than trails or park paths. It is a USATF-certified route, which means the distances are measured and the course is marked properly. The race benefits RAMP, a local disability services nonprofit, and that mission sits close to the surface of the whole morning.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at the RAMP offices on Market Street, with race-morning pickup available at the City Market Pavilion. Parking is spread across nearby church lots and street parking along Market and Water Streets. A handful of downtown streets close for the race, so build in a little extra time getting in.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K · 2025 results
176finishers
19:58winner
34:51median
1:29:10cutoff
Top 3: Mary Baldwin (19:58) · Robert Shedden (21:14) · Mekhi Williams (21:22)
13.1 Miles · 2025 results
163finishers
1:21:00winner
2:22:46median
3:47:03cutoff
Top 3: Hailey Bowes (1:21:00) · Kyle Anderson (1:25:25) · Alexandra Childs (1:31:19)
The RAMP River Run - 3K, 5K, & 1/2 Marathon Run has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles8/15/2026 07:30$85
5K8/15/2026 07:45$50
3K8/15/2026 08:35$50
Fundraise Only8/15/2026 07:30$40
3K8/15/2026 08:35$20
5K8/15/2026 07:45$20
Volunteer8/15/2026 06:00Free
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