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Fifth Street Rock Monster 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Mertztown, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $29 · goes up to $95 on Apr 11, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Marathon | Marathon | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $75$95 after Apr 11, 2027 | – |
| Trail Ultra-Marathon Relay - Team Captains/ Relay members | Relay | Apr 11, 20277:00 AM | $190$210 after Apr 11, 2027 | – |
| Trail Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 11, 20278:00 AM | $49$69 after Apr 11, 2027 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Apr 11, 20279:00 AM | $39$59 after Apr 11, 2027 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Apr 11, 20279:30 AM | $29$49 after Apr 11, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Marathon fee goes up to $95 on Apr 11, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Trail Marathon: $75 until Apr 10, then $95 until Apr 11.
- Trail Ultra-Marathon Relay - Team Captains/ Relay members: $190 until Apr 10, then $210 until Apr 11.
- Trail Half Marathon: $49 until Apr 10, then $69 until Apr 11.
- 10k: $39 until Apr 10, then $59 until Apr 11.
Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $75, entry is about 17 percent below a typical marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $90 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the Trail Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,050 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
228 Five Points Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
- Directions to the start
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results10k
36
finishers
1:08:44
median (11:04 /mi)
51:36
winning time
–
women / men
5k
17
finishers
40:27
median (13:01 /mi)
28:58
winning time
–
women / men
Trail Half Marathon
14
finishers
2:24:43
median (11:02 /mi)
1:57:16
winning time
–
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Fifth Street Rock Monster. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fifth Street Rock Monster?
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 58:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:58, and half the field in 1:08:44; the last tenth came in after 1:26:11.
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 31:04 or better, the top quarter in 33:21, and half the field in 40:27; the last tenth came in after 1:05:57.
At the 2026 Trail Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:06:25 or better, the top quarter in 2:16:24, and half the field in 2:24:43; the last tenth came in after 3:28:21.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 11 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Fifth Street Rock Monster cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
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Race details
- Where
- 228 Five Points Road, Mertztown, PA 19539Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,050 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 11, 2027), 2026 (Apr 12, 2026), 2025 (Apr 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Fifth Street Rock Monster?
- Sunday, April 11, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $29 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Apr 11, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $75, entry is about 17 percent below a typical marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $90 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 36 runners finished the 10k; the median finish was 1:08:44 and the winner ran 51:36.
- Where does it start?
- 228 Five Points Road, Mertztown, PA 19539.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Fifth Street Rock Monster
The Technical Tango
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Forever Farm | Mertztown, PA
Welcome to the Fifth Street Rock Monster. We’re throwing a spring awakening at Forever Farm. A slice of private singletrack heaven normally guarded by gates and "No Trespassing" signs. This is the only weekend of the year you’re allowed on these trails without a court date.
It’s technical, it’s rugged, and nature will likely try to trip you. But hey, we’ll have a beer waiting at the end.
The Details (Pay Attention)
The Vibe: High-energy singletrack, questionable jokes, fly tunes, and fresh food.
The Course: Continuous loops. Simple navigation. Same suffering.