15th Anniversary Rock N' Run
When is 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run?
15th Anniversary Rock N' Run takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Allentown, PA.
What distances does 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run offer?
15th Anniversary Rock N' Run offers 5 events: 5K Live Event, 5-Mile Live Event, Virtual 5-Mile Run, Virtual 5K Run, Mile-A-Day Challenge.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Live Event | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 5-Mile Live Event | 5.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5-Mile Run | 5.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K Run | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Mile-A-Day Challenge | 31.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
How much does 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run cost?
Registration for 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run held?
15th Anniversary Rock N' Run is held in Allentown, PA at 1050 Iron Pigs Way.
About 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month—and what better way to celebrate than by joining us for the 15th Anniversary Rock N Run 4 Kids!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA. Choose your challenge: 5-Mile, 5K, or Kids Fun Run (in person) or go virtual with the 5-Mile, 5K, or Mile-A-Day Challenge—complete your race anytime now throughout May!
Special Note: The Kids Fun Run is FREE, but space is limited to the first 125 participants—don’t wait to register!
Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army's Foster Care & Adoption Program, helping us provide loving homes and vital services to children in foster care right here in our community.
Registration Pricing and Deadlines:
Early Bird (through December 31, 2025)
5K—$30(in person or virtual)
5 Mile—$35 (in person or virtual)
Kids Run—FREE
Mile-A-Day Challenge $35 (virtual only)
Standard Registration: January 1- May 9, 2026:
5K—$35 (in person or virtual)
5 Mile—$40 (in person or virtual)
Kids Run—FREE
Mile-A-Day Challenge $40 (virtual only)
Day of Registration for In-Person Event: May 9, 2026
5K—$40 (in person or virtual)
5 Mile—$45 (in person or virtual)
Kids Run—FREE
Register to run or walk the virtual 5 Mile, 5K, or Kids Fun Run or Mile-A-Day Challenge anytime now throughout the month of May.
Participants who register for the virtual 5 Mile, 5K, or Mile-A-Day Challenge before April 15, 2026, will receive a t-shirt and race certificate. (Choose option to have items shipped to you for an additional $8 if you do not plan to pick up in person).
Email Florence Rhue at florence.rhue@use.salvationarmy.org with any questions. All registrants will receive detailed participation instructions.
Register today for the 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run and make a difference in the life of a local child in foster care!
2026 Event Details
15th Anniversary Rock N Run4 Kids—5-Mile, 5K & Kids’ Fun Run
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and this event is a fundraiser to help The Salvation Army Children's Services provide services to help local children in foster care heal and thrive. This event is rain or shine. Feel free to run or walk the course.
Please click here to download the Event Details guide for the 2026 Rock N' Run.
Racejoy Instructions
Sponsor
Partner with Purpose.
Rock N Run 4 Kids sponsorships connect your brand with a cause that matters—helping children in foster care thrive—while maximizing your community reach and recognition. Stand with us and change the finish line for kids.
Download the sponsorship form below or contact Flo Rhue, Director at florence.rhue@use.salvationarmy.org for more details.
Thank you for your making a difference in the lives of foster children in our community.
Parking Information
Arriving
Please arrive early and give yourself plenty of time to park. Please be cautious of runners warming up in and around the park. Since the roads around the stadium are used for the race, both American Parkway, Union Boulevard and Dauphin entrances will close at 8:45am. The alternate is street parking areas off of Union Boulevard outside of the stadium.
Leaving
If you must leave early before the finish of the race use street parking outside the stadium.