Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day at Rock Island Arsenal
May 15–16
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sign up now for the Run the Rock 5K, 10K, and America’s Kids Run: https://runsignup.com/riaruntherock or scan this QR code.
Planning to run the Army 10-Miler? Use the Run the Rock 10K as a qualifying race.
Join us for a two-day celebration honoring our Armed Forces with races, competitions, live entertainment, ceremonies, and activities for all ages.
Friday, May 15 | Organizational Day
Armed Forces Day kicks off with our island-wide Organizational Day at Quarters One starting at noon. Join us for food, drinks, and time with family, friends, and coworkers. All are welcome.
Key Events:
12 PM | Organizational Day begins
3 PM | Packet Pickup opens (Run the Rock 5K, 10K, America’s Kids Run)
4 PM | Honor Among Wrestling
5:30 PM | America’s Kids Run
If you are joining us or bringing family and friends, please ensure all guests obtain an Arsenal visitor pass from the Arsenal Welcome Center at the Moline entrance prior to arrival.
Enjoy a full afternoon of competitions, a vendor market, food trucks, a live DJ, trolley pub tours, Quarters One tours, and activities for kids including bounce houses.
Vendors: Lite It Up, May-Fay Apiary, Creations from the Heart, Dipped by Melanin & Co, Wood Wore & String, Mary Kay, NK Home Crafts, Starlight Stiches, Stone Boutique LLC
Food Trucks: MWR Food Truck, Bayside Bistro Food Truck, Wolfe It Down Pizza
Competitions (Team Sign-Up Required):
Golf Scramble, Tug of War, 3 on 3 Basketball, Flag Football, Bags Challenge
Sign up at the Fitness Center or with each event POC:
Golf: MWR William Starcevich
Tug of War: JMTC Valerie Morford
3 on 3 Basketball: Garrison Dean Jordan
Flag Football: WAHC SSG Kevin McGough
Bags: ASC First Sgt Hood
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Saturday, May 16 | Armed Forces Day Celebration
Join us for a full day of events at Quarters One as we celebrate Armed Forces Day with races, ceremonies, entertainment, and activities for all ages.
Key Events:
9 AM | Run the Rock 5K and 10K
Post Race | Runner Recognition Ceremony
12:30–3 PM | Armed Forces Oath Recognition Ceremony
3 PM | Quarters One Tours Begin
3 PM | Trolley Pub Tours Begin
5 PM | Honor Among Wrestling
6:30 PM | Matt Fuller Band
Evening | Fireworks Finale
We invite everyone to attend the Armed Forces Oath Recognition Ceremony as we honor the men and women taking the oath. Registration is required to attend. Please register online at https://community.ocsusa.org/eastern-iowa/ to be part of this special moment or scan this QR Code.
Enjoy a full day of live entertainment with a DJ, kids activities, Quarters One tours, and trolley pub tours around the island.
Military displays will be available throughout the day for guests to explore and experience.
May 16 2026, 8 am - 9:30 pm
May 16 2026, 8 am - 9:30 pm
Armed Forces Day at Rock Island Arsenal
May 15–16
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sign up now for the Run the Rock 5K, 10K, and America’s Kids Run: https://runsignup.com/riaruntherock or scan this QR code.
Planning to run the Army 10-Miler? Use the Run the Rock 10K as a qualifying race.
Join us for a two-day celebration honoring our Armed Forces with races, competitions, live entertainment, ceremonies, and activities for all ages.
Friday, May 15 | Organizational Day
Armed Forces Day kicks off with our island-wide Organizational Day at Quarters One starting at noon. Join us for food, drinks, and time with family, friends, and coworkers. All are welcome.
Key Events:
12 PM | Organizational Day begins
3 PM | Packet Pickup opens (Run the Rock 5K, 10K, America’s Kids Run)
4 PM | Honor Among Wrestling
5:30 PM | America’s Kids Run
If you are joining us or bringing family and friends, please ensure all guests obtain an Arsenal visitor pass from the Arsenal Welcome Center at the Moline entrance prior to arrival.
Enjoy a full afternoon of competitions, a vendor market, food trucks, a live DJ, trolley pub tours, Quarters One tours, and activities for kids including bounce houses.
Vendors: Lite It Up, May-Fay Apiary, Creations from the Heart, Dipped by Melanin & Co, Wood Wore & String, Mary Kay, NK Home Crafts, Starlight Stiches, Stone Boutique LLC
Food Trucks: MWR Food Truck, Bayside Bistro Food Truck, Wolfe It Down Pizza
Competitions (Team Sign-Up Required):
Golf Scramble, Tug of War, 3 on 3 Basketball, Flag Football, Bags Challenge
Sign up at the Fitness Center or with each event POC:
Golf: MWR William Starcevich
Tug of War: JMTC Valerie Morford
3 on 3 Basketball: Garrison Dean Jordan
Flag Football: WAHC SSG Kevin McGough
Bags: ASC First Sgt Hood
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Saturday, May 16 | Armed Forces Day Celebration
Join us for a full day of events at Quarters One as we celebrate Armed Forces Day with races, ceremonies, entertainment, and activities for all ages.
Key Events:
9 AM | Run the Rock 5K and 10K
Post Race | Runner Recognition Ceremony
12:30–3 PM | Armed Forces Oath Recognition Ceremony
3 PM | Quarters One Tours Begin
3 PM | Trolley Pub Tours Begin
5 PM | Honor Among Wrestling
6:30 PM | Matt Fuller Band
Evening | Fireworks Finale
We invite everyone to attend the Armed Forces Oath Recognition Ceremony as we honor the men and women taking the oath. Registration is required to attend. Please register online at https://community.ocsusa.org/eastern-iowa/ to be part of this special moment or scan this QR Code.
Enjoy a full day of live entertainment with a DJ, kids activities, Quarters One tours, and trolley pub tours around the island.
Military displays will be available throughout the day for guests to explore and experience.
Cost
Free to attend; select activities and amenities may have associated fees.
