Rock Springs Ramble

🌳 Rock Springs Ramble Overview

Support local natural areas and wildlife at the Rock Springs Ramble, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-mile Run/Walk, the Rock Springs Ramble Challenge, and 1/4 mile Kids' Fun Run!

💰 Fundraiser Details

• Beneficiary: This fundraiser supports the Macon County Conservation Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps fund natural area restoration and educational programs at the Macon County Conservation District, and its Rock Springs Nature Center.
• Registration Benefits: Those registered for the 5K and 1-mile Run/Walk will receive a finisher's medal and t-shirt.
• Awards: Hand-painted wildlife rocks (created by local artist Sheryl Polley) will be awarded to top 3 finishers in 5-year age groups up to 70 and over.
• Kids' Fun Run: Children registered for the Kids' Fun Run will receive a tree cookie medal.

🎟️ Raffle and Lunch

Don't forget to bring some cash and enter for a chance to win the 50/50 raffle!

After the run, join us for a pizza lunch!

🏁 Event Details

• Course Start/End: The 5K and 1-mile Run/Walk will begin and end in the Rock Springs Nature Center parking lot, and the course will be on the paved Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Path.
• Challenge Qualification: To qualify for the Rock Springs Ramble Challenge, participants must participate in both the 5K and the 1-mile.
• Registration Fees: $35 for 5K Run/Walk, $35 for 1-mile Run/Walk, $65 for the Rock Springs Challenge, and $10 for the Kids' Fun Run.
• Registration Deadline: Register by April 18th to receive T-shirt and finishers medal on race day.

📝 Registration Information

Online and race day registration available. Online registration closes May 16th at 1pm.

Race packets and race swag will be available beginning May 16th. Post-race, registered participants may pick up their items at their convenience from inside Rock Springs Nature Center, any time during Nature Center hours (8am-5pm).

🌱 New This Year - Become a Fundraiser!

Impactful Fundraising

Make an Even Bigger Impact—Fundraise for the Rock Springs Ramble! Support local conservation by asking friends and family to donate towards your efforts! Your participation helps preserve Macon County's natural resources and fund environmental education that reaches thousands each year. Our fundraising goal for each participant is $100, but feel free to aim higher—every dollar makes a difference!

👥 Team Up for Conservation

Why not make an even bigger impact by rallying your friends, family, or coworkers to form a fundraising team? Together, you can raise vital funds for the Macon County Conservation Foundation, helping protect and restore our local natural areas and fund environmental education programs that inspire the next generation.

Set a team goal of $500 or more, and work together to reach it! Your support helps ensure the future of the parks, prairies, and wildlife habitats we all cherish. Every donation—large or small—brings us closer to our shared goal of preserving Macon County’s natural beauty.