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Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog 2026

Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time
7:45 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $25 · goes up to $55 on Nov 7, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K10KNov 7, 20267:45 AM$50$55 after Nov 7, 2026–
1 Mile Dog Jog1 MileNov 7, 20268:00 AM$25$30 after Nov 7, 2026–
Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K5KNov 7, 20268:00 AM$35$40 after Nov 1, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Nov 7, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K: $50 until Nov 6, then $55 until Nov 7.
  • 1 Mile Dog Jog: $25 until Nov 6, then $30 until Nov 7.
  • Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K: $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 6, then $45 until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in Florida runs 1:05:09, about 10:29 a mile, based on 139 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:29 and men in 58:41.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

6968 Reisterstown Road, North Port, FL 34291

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K

142
finishers
36:47
median (11:50 /mi)
20:21
winning time
68% / 32%
women / men
median 36:4722:171:08:53
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K

40
finishers
1:01:20
median (9:52 /mi)
37:36
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Beach Bum Timing) for Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog?

At the 2025 Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:22 or better, the top quarter in 31:04, and half the field in 36:47; the last tenth came in after 57:39.

At the 2025 Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:47 or better, the top quarter in 53:18, and half the field in 1:01:20; the last tenth came in after 1:14:34.

Third place by age group, 2025 Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2029:0835:38
20-2934:35n/a
30-3933:5835:25
40-4929:1329:24
50-5930:5623:42
60-6927:2231:38
70+34:5251:45

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 10 percent since 2024.

All events combined, from official results.

Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog 5K year by year

From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 142 to 142 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:43 to 36:47.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025142 (same)36:47under 28:2220:21
202414239:43under 26:0718:47

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Florida 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:04, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 7 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 88°F.

Based on 70 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 Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup:

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Schedule: Pre-Race Packet Pickup (drive-up): TBD. Location: Rescue Garage, 3133 Ulman Ave, North Port, FL 34286. Race Day Packet Pickup: November 7, 2026, 6:45AM to 7:30AM. Location: Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Info:

Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park pavilion area,. 6:45–7:30 AM – Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration. No cash accepted for race day registration. Use credit card or Apple Pay. Follow parking attendants for parking assistance.

Awards

Awards

Finisher Medals to Participants. (up to the first 250 guaranteed). Overall Awards (5K & 10K): Top 3 Overall Male and Overall Female. Age Group Awards (Both 5K & 10K): 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group: • 9 & under (5K only). •…

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Race details

Where
6968 Reisterstown Road, North Port, FL 34291Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 40 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, 10K
Editions
2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog?
Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 7, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
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?
1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 142 runners finished the Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K; the median finish was 36:47 and the winner ran 20:21.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:04, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Where does it start?
6968 Reisterstown Road, North Port, FL 34291.

From the organizers

Join us for the annual Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K, 5K, and Dog Jog — all to benefit Rescue Garage!

SAME AMAZING LOCATION: This years race starts and finishes inside the beautiful Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. The course takes you out of the park along a gravel and grass path before continuing onto paved roads alongside the scenic Big Slough Canal and Reisterstown Road.

AUCTION ITEMS: Stop by and get your tickets for the auction items. All proceeds benefit Rescue Garage.

Post race food, and more swag after the race.

Shirt Cutoff Date: Midnight, October 15, 2026.

Race Start Times: 10K - 7:45AM. 5K & 1-Mile Dog Jog - 8:00AM