IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford: Local Deals & Specials
Rockford Welcomes You—Before, During & Beyond Race Day
Rockford is proud to host IRONMAN 70.3, and our community is ready to show you true hometown hospitality! Whether you’re competing, cheering, or simply soaking in the energy, local businesses are offering special deals and exclusive perks to make your entire visit memorable—before, during, and after race day.
This page is your guide to all the local offers and experiences available throughout the Rockford area.
IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford Deals
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Amazin Glazin Pastry
323 W Jefferson St, Rockford, IL 61101
Amazin Glazin Pastry and Coffee House will offer breakfast pastries, coffee, lunch specials, and exclusive race weekend deals. Specials include a large drip coffee and pastry for $6, buy any coffee and get a pastry half off, or buy two drinks and receive a free pastry. On Sunday, racers and fans can take advantage of Early Bird Specials, including a coffee and breakfast sandwich bundle for $11 and a breakfast scone sandwich with any 20 oz specialty latte for $14. Breakfast sandwiches will be available until 10:00 AM.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Friday–Saturday 7AM–2 PM; Sunday 5:30 AM–2 PMAmbiance Cuisine Catering & Cocktails
307 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
Ambiance Cuisine Catering & Cocktails is offering 15% off purchases during race weekend, along with $12 soul food cups featuring signature comfort food favorites.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Friday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM; Saturday 3 –10 PM; Sunday 11:30 AM–5:30 PMBurpee Museum
737 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
Burpee Museum will offer special admission and exhibits during the event weekend.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Daily 10 AM–5 PMCahoots Rockford
314 Prairie St, Rockford, IL 61107
Cahoots Rockford is offering IRONMAN athletes 50% off one flatbread per day during race weekend. The venue is a great destination for athletes and families, featuring duckpin bowling, arcade games, pinball, cornhole, giant Jenga, and a full restaurant and bar. Cahoots will also extend its hours on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Valid: June 10–14
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 11 AM–9 PM; Friday–Saturday 11 AM–11 PM; Sunday 11 AM–8 PMDistrict Bar & Grill
205 W State St, Rockford, IL 61101
District Bar & Grill is offering 10% off your bill for all participants, friends, family members, staff, volunteers, and supporters throughout the event weekend.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Daily 11 AM–1 AMForest City Float at Namaste Studios
223 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
Forest City Float at Namaste Studios will offer special experiences and wellness opportunities during the event weekend.
Valid: June 12–13, 2026
Hours: 10 AM–6 PMGoRockford
102 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
The GoRockford Store will be open special hours throughout race weekend with new merchandise available for purchase, along with visitor information and local recommendations for participants, families, and spectators.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Friday 8:30 AM–6 PM; Saturday 9 AM–3PM; Sunday 9 AM–5 PMLucette Holistic Salon + Boutique
508 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
Lucette Holistic Salon + Boutique will offer recovery massages, pedicures, infrared therapy, acupressure, and PEMF therapy during the event weekend. Grab-and-go snacks, electrolyte beverages, sunscreen, and other essentials will also be available. Appointments can be booked online, or visitors may stop in to shop without an appointment.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Friday 10 AM–7 PM; Saturday 9 AM–7 PM; Sunday 9 AM–6 PMMidway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
IRONMAN participants, families, and supporters who visit the Midway Village Museum Gift Store can receive 10% off merchandise and take home a unique reminder of their visit to Rockford and race weekend. Visitors are encouraged to let the museum know how they heard about the promotion.
Valid: June 12–14, 2026
Hours: Friday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM; Sunday 12 – 4PMThe Music Box of Rockford
218 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
The Music Box of Rockford will feature special event offerings during the weekend.
Valid: June 8–14
Hours: Monday 4 PM–12 AM; Tuesday 4 PM–12 AM; Wednesday Closed; Thursday 4 PM–12 AM; Friday 4 PM–1 AM; Saturday 4 PM–1 AM; Sunday ClosedNicholas Conservatory & Gardens
1354 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL 61107
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens will offer special admission opportunities during the event weekend.
Valid: June 12–13
Hours: Thursday–Friday 10 AM–4 PM; Saturday 10 AM–3 PM (Closed Sunday, June 14)Plume
1132 Auburn St, Rockford, IL 61103
Plume will offer a Carb-o Load Special featuring a double portion of house-made tagliatelle pasta with grilled chicken and kale-asiago pesto, plus mocktail offerings and a special electrolyte-boosted non-alcoholic beverage.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 4 PM–9 PM; Friday–Saturday 4 –10 PM; Sunday 3 – 8 PMRockford Art Museum
711 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
Rockford Art Museum invites visitors to enjoy free admission to its galleries during race weekend. Guests can explore the museum’s acclaimed permanent collection and the Rockford Midwestern Biennial, featuring 98 artists from nine Midwestern states. Free art activities will also be available in the Young Masters Studio located in the museum store. The museum is wheelchair accessible, with elevator access to both floors and accessible restrooms available in the museum complex lobby.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Daily 10 AM–5 PMSheila's Daiquiri Lounge
308 W State St, Rockford, IL 61101
Sheila's Daiquiri Lounge will be opening on Sunday, a day it is not typically open, to welcome participants, spectators, and visitors during the event weekend.
Valid: June 14
Hours: Sunday beginning at 10 AMThe Crow Bar
315 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
The Crow Bar will be open daily during race weekend and will feature an outdoor cash bar serving coffee, beer, and adult lemonade. A full indoor bar with card payment options will also be available.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: Daily beginning at 11 AMThe Music Box of Rockford
218 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
The Music Box of Rockford will feature special event offerings during the weekend.
Valid: June 8–14
Hours: Monday 4 PM–12 AM; Tuesday 4 PM–12AM; Wednesday Closed; Thursday 4 PM–12 AM; Friday 4 PM–1 AM; Saturday 4 PM–1 AM; Sunday 10 AM - 10 PMThe Sandwich Spot
201 W State St, Rockford, IL 61101
The Sandwich Spot will be open special weekend hours and serving breakfast sandwiches for event participants and visitors.
Valid: June 13–14
Hours: Saturday–Sunday 8 AM–2 PMThe Scrap Jar
324 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
The Scrap Jar invites visitors to create a FREE sign to cheer on IRONMAN 70.3 athletes. Poster board and markers will be provided, and additional decorating supplies such as glitter, stickers, and ribbon will be available for purchase in the shop.
Valid: June 12–13
Hours: Friday 11 AM–7 PM; Saturday 11 AM–4 PMThe Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge
416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge will feature special event offerings and rooftop experiences throughout the weekend.
Valid: June 12–14
Hours: 4–11 PM
