Events
Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K
Strikethrough Price:
$30
Price:
$25
Time:
8:00AM EST
- 11:00AM EST
Price increases after April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K
Strikethrough Price:
$40
Price:
$35
Time:
7:45AM EST
- 11:00AM EST
Price increases after April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
1 Mile Dog Jog
Price:
$20
Time:
8:00AM EST
- 11:00AM EST
Price increases after August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Place
6968 Reisterstown Road
North Port, FL US 34291
North Port, FL US 34291
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 Park, 6968 Reisterstown Road, North Port, FL 3429.
PARK RULES: THE PARK OPENS AT 6:45AM, PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 6:45AM.
Description
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
Race Day Info:
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Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park pavilion area, .
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6:45–7:30 AM – Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration.
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No cash accepted for race day registration. Use credit card or Apple Pay.
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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)
• 10–14
• 15–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70+
DOG AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall for Small, Medium and Large
5K Course
10K Course
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you'd like to sponsor this event, please email the Rescue Garage at events@rescuegarage.org
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Race Contact Info
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