Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk - 5K Run/Competitive Walk
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
A fan favorite for the holiday season! The annual Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Competitive Walk in downtown Rock Island! RACE START: 1:00 PM. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island! COURSE - Out and back with start and finish at Schwiebert Riverfront Park - flat & fast, scenic, accurate, wheeled distance. SHIRTS - Size guaranteed to pre-registered runners and walkers before Nov. 23, 2025 RUNNER’S AWARDS -- Awards 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male & Female; First 3 places in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over COMPETITIVE WALKER’S AWARDS -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male & Female PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM RACE DAY at Iconic Event Space - 1725 2nd Avenue/Arts Alley, Rock Island, IL 61201.
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Rock Island, IL, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Rock Island, IL, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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