16th Anniversary Rock N' Run - Virtual 8k Run
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Distance
5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
May is National Foster Care Month and what better way to celebrate than by joining us for the 16th Anniversary Rock N Run to support Kids! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 22, 2027, at Jefferson Park (formerly Coca-Cola Park) in Allentown, PA. Choose your challenge: 8k, 5K, Team Challenge or Kids Fun Run (in person) or go virtual with the 8k, 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 October 31, 2026) 5K—$30(in person or virtual) 8k—$35 (in person or virtual) Kids Run—FREE Mile-A-Day Challenge $35 (virtual only) Standard Registration: (November 1- April 30, 2027) 5K—$35 (in person or virtual) 8k—$40 (in person or virtual) Kids Run—FREE Mile-A-Day Challenge $40 (virtual only) Late Registration (May 1 to Race Day - May 22, 2027) 5K—$40 (in person or virtual) 8k—$45 (in person or virtual) Kids Run—FREE Register to run or walk the virtual 8k, 5K, or Kids Fun Run or Mile-A-Day Challenge anytime now throughout the month of May. Participants who register for the virtual 8k, 5K, or Mile-A-Day Challenge before April 15, 2027, 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 16th Anniversary Rock N' Run and make a difference in the life of a local child in foster care!
Typical conditions
For events around May 2027 in Allentown, PA, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.
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This event is listed in Allentown, PA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
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