The 40th Annual Arny Johnson run/walk will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8 am at Zenith Park Way Trail Head (5451 Zenith Pkwy Loves, Park, IL 61111)
The race is the same location as last year, starting and finishing near the Zenith Park Way Trail Head. Both races will go out along Willow Creek Path and into Rock Cut State Park. Corse map down below!
There is a 5k and a 10-mile run/walk. The races will be a gun start all at the same time.
This is a Kid Friendly Race. All 18 and under are $15 (price adjustment at check out.)
There will be three water stops for the 10-mile course. When leaving and re-entering the Willow Creek Path near the dam, you will pass it twice. And near the north entrance to the park where the paved path crosses the road.
RACE CHARITY: Once again, the Fire Department Coffee Foundation will be the charity for the race. They are supporting firefighters who are sick or injured on the job. You can find out more about them here: https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/pages/charity
RACE SWAG: this year we will have several options to pick form so you can chose the swag you want at packet pick up.
AWARDS: Age Group Awards: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 5-year increments up to 100+
There will be an awards ceremony for just the first-place male and female soon after they finish. All other finishers can check with the awards table to receive their award. (Awards will not be mailed)
Early Packet Pickup: Friday, the 24th of April at Fire Department Coffee from 10 am - 2 pm 811 W Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103
Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, April 25st, from 7:00 am to 7:50 am at Zenith Park Way Trail Head (5451 Zenith Pkwy Loves, Park, IL 61111)
Race Day Sign-up: There will be a race day sign-up, but the price will be $50 for the 5K and $60 for the 10M.
Course Map: HERE
Course Records:
5K - M Lueshen, Charlie 19:43 (set 2025)
5K - W Torres, Deysi 26:06 (set 2025)
10m - M Anderson, Kyle 1:02:49 (set 2025)
10m - WCarlson, Kaylin 1:05:19 (set 2025)
*** Please note: Willow Creek Path is narrow. For runner safety and due to our insurance requirements, we cannot allow strollers or pets.
