15th Anniversary Rock N' Run

Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT

Location: Allentown, PA; 1050 Iron Pigs Way, 18109
Type: VIRTUAL

At a glance

Run or walk to support foster care and adoption programs, with options for all ages and paces, including a free Kids Fun Run.

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The 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run 4 Kids invites you to participate in a meaningful event supporting The Salvation Army's Foster Care & Adoption Program. Held during National Foster Care Awareness Month, this event offers both in-person and virtual options, including 5-Mile, 5K, and a free Kids Fun Run. Your participation helps provide loving homes and vital services to children in foster care in the local community. It's a wonderful opportunity to run or walk for a significant cause.

What to expect

Choose from in-person 5-Mile, 5K, or a free Kids Fun Run.
Opt for a virtual 5-Mile, 5K, or a Mile-A-Day Challenge to complete throughout May.
Receive a t-shirt and race certificate if you register for virtual options before April 15, 2026.

Standout details

Supports Foster Care & Adoption Program
Free Kids Fun Run available
Virtual options throughout May
15th Anniversary event

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, May 9, 9:05 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
5 Miles
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.65
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

+ 2 more options

5 Miles
Sat, May 9, 8:45 AM EDT · From $38.65
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
31 Miles
Sat, May 9, 8:45 AM EDT · From $38.65
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

From the organizer

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month—and what better way to celebrate than by joining us for the 15th Anniversary Rock N Run 4 Kids!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA. Choose your challenge: 5-Mile, 5K, or Kids Fun Run (in person) or go virtual with the 5-Mile, 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 December 31, 2025)

5K—$30(in person or virtual)

5 Mile—$35 (in person or virtual)

Kids Run—FREE

Mile-A-Day Challenge $35 (virtual only)

Standard Registration: January 1- May 9, 2026:

5K—$35 (in person or virtual)

5 Mile—$40 (in person or virtual)

Kids Run—FREE

Mile-A-Day Challenge $40 (virtual only)

Day of Registration for In-Person Event: May 9, 2026

5K—$40 (in person or virtual)

5 Mile—$45 (in person or virtual)

Kids Run—FREE

Register to run or walk the virtual 5 Mile, 5K, or Kids Fun Run or Mile-A-Day Challenge anytime now throughout the month of May.

Participants who register for the virtual 5 Mile, 5K, or Mile-A-Day Challenge before April 15, 2026, 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.

15th Anniversary Rock N' Run

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