5451 Zenith Pkwy, Loves Park IL
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race 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
- Race Format: 5k and 10-mile run/walk
- Start/Finish: Zenith Park Way Trail Head
- Path: Both races will go out along Willow Creek Path and into Rock Cut State Park
- Course Map: Available below
👶 Kid Friendly Race
- Age Pricing: All participants 18 and under can register for $15 (price adjustment at checkout)
💧 Water Stops
- Stops: Three water stops for the 10-mile course
- Locations: Near the dam and at the north entrance to the park
- Re-entry: Pass two water stops when leaving and re-entering the Willow Creek Path
❤️ Race Charity
- Beneficiary: Fire Department Coffee Foundation
- Support: Aids firefighters who are sick or injured on the job
- More Info: Find out more about them here
🎁 Race SWAG
- Details: More information coming soon!
🏆 Awards
- Age Groups: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 5-year increments up to 100+
- Ceremony: Awards for first place male and female shortly after their finish
- Collection: All other finishers can check with the awards table for awards (not mailed)
📦 Packet Pickup
- Early Pickup: Friday, April 25th, at Runners' Image from 10 am - 3 pm
- Location: 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 Details
- Packet Pickup: Saturday, April 26th, from 7:00 am to 7:50 am
- Location: Zenith Park Way Trail Head
- Sign-Up: Race day sign-up available for $50
📍 Course Records
- Note: New courses this year!
⚠️ Important Notice
- Path Width: Willow Creek Path is narrow
- Restrictions: No strollers or pets are allowed for safety and insurance requirements
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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