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150 Top of the Rock Rd., Ridgedale, MO 65739
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results6 Mile Run
3 Mile Run
Aggregated from official results (Heartland Racing Co) for Run the Rock. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run the Rock?
At the 2026 6 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 50:57 or better, the top quarter in 58:14, and half the field in 1:07:22; the last tenth came in after 1:29:39.
At the 2026 3 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 31:27 or better, the top quarter in 35:26, and half the field in 43:44; the last tenth came in after 59:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 54:21 | 45:08 |
| 30-39 | 47:36 | 45:18 |
| 40-49 | 53:42 | 46:10 |
| 50-59 | 56:17 | 45:55 |
| 60-69 | 1:09:00 | 58:28 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:16:27 |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Missouri 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:14, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- 5K: Slower than most Missouri 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 35:26, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 19 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.
Race details
- Where
- 150 Top of the Rock Rd., Ridgedale, MO 65739Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 12, 2026)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: 3 Mile Run, 6 Mile Run.
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Quick answers
- When is Run the Rock?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 356 runners finished the 6 Mile Run; the median finish was 1:07:22 and the winner ran 37:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:14, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 150 Top of the Rock Rd., Ridgedale, MO 65739.
From the organizers
Can you rock The Rock? Come join us for our 3 and 6 mile runs at Top of the Rock in Ridgedale, MO where you will challenge your endurance and mental grit while experiencing exhilarating, scenic views you won't find anywhere else. The 6-mile course is one of the most challenging, rewarding runs you will ever complete. Best for experienced runners, this course was not designed to be someone’s first 6 mile run. While most of this course is asphalt, be prepared to run over several different surfaces including, but not limited to, gravel, road, trail, wet rock, metal bridge(s), water and dirt.