Rock N' Run
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Event
The 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Coca-Cola Park (1050 Iron Pigs Way) in Allentown, PA. The event is hosted by The Salvation Army to raise awareness and funds for children in foster care; proceeds benefit The Salvation Army's Foster Care & Adoption Program. The in-person event includes free food, live music along the course, and an after party in the stadium with family activities.
Distances and formats
- 5K (in person or virtual)
- 5-Mile (in person or virtual)
- Kids' Fun Run (in person, ages 1-12)
- Mile-A-Day Challenge (virtual)
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual 5-Mile
The Kids' Fun Run is free and limited to the first 125 participants. Virtual events can be completed anytime during May.
Registration and logistics
Registration has tiered pricing: early bird through December 31, 2025 (5K $30, 5-Mile $35, Mile-A-Day $35, Kids Run free); standard January 1 through May 9, 2026 (5K $35, 5-Mile $40, Mile-A-Day $40, Kids Run free); and day-of in-person fees on May 9, 2026 (5K $40, 5-Mile $45, Kids Run free). Participants who register for virtual events before April 15, 2026, will receive a t-shirt and race certificate; shipping is available for an additional $8.
Because roads around the stadium are used for the race, some stadium entrances will close and parking may be limited; street parking areas off Union Boulevard are noted as an alternate. All registrants will receive detailed participation instructions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
