5451 Zenith Pkwy, Loves Park IL
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Event: 39th Annual Arny Johnson run/walk
- Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Time: 8 am
- Location: Zenith Park Way Trail Head (5451 Zenith Pkwy, Loves Park, IL 61111)
🌳 Course Details
- Course: Similar to last year, starting and finishing at the Zenith Park Way Trail Head
- Path: Races will go along Willow Creek Path and into Rock Cut State Park
- Distance: 5k and 10-mile run/walk
- Start: Gun start for both races at the same time
👶 Kid Friendly Race
- Age: All runners 18 and under
- Cost: $15 (price adjustment at checkout)
🚰 Water Stops
- Number: Three water stops for the 10-mile course
- Location: Near the dam and the north entrance to the park
❤️ Race Charity
- Charity: Fire Department Coffee Foundation
- Support: Helping firefighters who are sick or injured on the job
- Info: More about the charity can be found here
🏆 Awards
- Categories: Age Group Awards: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 5-year increments up to 100+
- Ceremony: Awards for first place male and female soon after their finish
- Other Awards: Can be checked with the awards table (not mailed)
📦 Packet Pickup
- Early Pickup: Friday, April 25th at Runners' Image from 10 am to 3 pm (219 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104)
- Shoe Sale: Runners' Image will hold a shoe sale during early pickup and on race day
- Race Day Pickup: Saturday, April 26th from 7:00 am to 7:50 am at the trail head
📋 Registration
- Race Day Sign-up: Available for $50
- Course Map: Available HERE
- Course Records: New courses this year, all records are reset
🚫 Safety Notice
- Path Width: Willow Creek Path is narrow
- Restrictions: Strollers and pets are not allowed for runner safety
Starting Line Map
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