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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K | 10K | Nov 7, 20267:45 AM | $50$55 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Dog Jog | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K | 5K | Nov 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.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Nov 7, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:08 | 35:38 |
| 20-29 | 34:35 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 33:58 | 35:25 |
| 40-49 | 29:13 | 29:24 |
| 50-59 | 30:56 | 23:42 |
| 60-69 | 27:22 | 31:38 |
| 70+ | 34:52 | 51:45 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 10 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 142 to 142 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:43 to 36:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 142 (same) | 36:47 | under 28:22 | 20:21 |
| 2024 | 142 | 39:43 | under 26:07 | 18:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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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