2026 - Stroll on State Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds

Stroll on State - Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds is a holiday themed Run/Walk in beautiful downtown Rockford IL.  The course will start and finish in Davis Park (320 S Wyman St, Rockford, IL 61101) and will run across the beautiful Rock River, down decorated East State Street - all holiday themed for the season. 

The Dasher Dash 5K Presented by Bucciferro Family McDonalds is part of the festivities of Stroll on State www.gorockford.com/stroll-on-state  which includes the race, Stroll on State parade, live music, tree lighting, and other events.  

** No inline skates

** No dogs please!  

** It's a family event - strollers are ok if starting near the rear. 

Awards:

Overall Male & Female

Age Groups (1st, 2nd, & 3rd):

0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Timing provided by Tri-3 Sports Timing.

REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT AND SHIRT SIZE.

The course is the same Dasher Dash loop running the downtown streets of Rockford, crossing 4 different bridges, and running the holiday decorated East State Street that you have known since 2023, but starting and ending at Davis Park.

Updated map document coming soon.

Brand new medals will be shared soon!

REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT AND SHIRT SIZE.

** Any registration after the November 1, 2026 is not guaranteed to get a t-shirt and size selection may be limited **

Shirts, hoodies, and hats will be announced shortly.

More details coming soon.

REGISTRATION NOTES - IMPORTANT

There is NO RACE DAY registration or registration after online registration closes!

Online registration closes on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7pm - sorry, no exceptions.

Packet pickup location will be announced soon.