FAQs
When is the Captains Breakfast? This kick-off event is on Thursday, February 6, 2025. This sit-down breakfast is at Christ the King Parish from 7:30-8:45 am. Join us and learn about everything you need to know about participating in Rock 'N Race as a team or individual and raising funds for the HOPE Resource Center! Please register for this free event by February 3, 2025. You can register on the Rock 'N Race website by clicking "Sign Up" at the top of the main Rock 'N Race page.
What time does Rock 'N Race start? The race starts on Wednesday May 7, 2025, at 6:00pm sharp! Pre-race ceremony begins on N State Street at 5:50 pm. We encourage Captains and Teams to arrive by 5:00 pm or earlier if you need to pick up and distribute your team packet containing bibs, shirts, etc.
What is the cost to register? Early bird registration runs through March 1 at midnight and adults are $35. From March 2 through May, adult registrations are $40. Youth 14 years old and younger are $15 from January 1 through May 2 and paper registrations are $35 and available at the Concord Hospital Trust office. If you are a CH employee and would like to pay via payroll deduction, please call the trust office at 603-227-7162.
Are refunds available? No, Rock 'N Race does not issue refunds. All proceeds support the Payson Center for Cancer Care, HOPE Resource Center. If you have questions or need help with a specific issue, please call the Trust office at 603-227-7162.
Who receives a T-Shirt? The first 2,700 registrants receive a free event t-shirt. After that, t-shirts are available first come, first serve at Packet Pick-Up and at the Registration Tent on Capitol Street.
I was a Team Captain in 2024. How do I "Bring Back my Team"?: After logging in, when registering online as individuals at rocknrace.org, Captains from last year will be asked if they want to “Bring Back Your Team”. If you click yes, your team will be established again and all members from last year will be automatically emailed and asked to join again this year. Please check out the team toolkit for more help on registering!
Who do checks get made out to? Concord Hospital Trust. Please note your name/team name in the memo so we can appropriately credit your team.
For Participant's Safety: With more than 3,000 runners and walkers, Rock ‘N Race has become a meaningful community event. To ensure everyone’s safety and to adhere to USATF rules: No bikes, no roller blades, no skateboards, no headphones, no pets on the course.
Individuals pushing strollers can sign up either as a walker or runner. Please note that registrants signed up as runners should line up at the back of the runners on N. State Street and onto Park Street and those registered as walkers should line up on Capitol Street.
Where should I park? Parking is available at parking garages in downtown Concord and street parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking is NOT available on Capital or Park Streets or in front of the State House Plaza.
What is a "Rock Star" and how do I become one? Rock Stars are teams that raise $3,500 or more for this event. Rock Star teams will have the opportunity to take a high-quality team photo day of the event. Rock Star Teams also receive a special award for their efforts at the next Captains Breakfast the following year! If you were a Rockstar Team in 2024, you will receive a special invitation for the Captains Breakfast in 2025.
Add-ons? For an additional contribution, Rock 'N Race swag can be ordered during registration and proceeds benefit Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care! You'll see add-on items on page 4 of registration. You can also purchase Add-ons after registration through your event profile under My Registration --> Add-On (on the sidebar menu). Rock 'N Race add-on's for 2025 are visible on the Race Swag page: hthttps://runsignup.com/Race/RockNRace/Page/swag
Are individual participants rewarded for their fundraising efforts? Individuals raising $2,000 or more will and receive a Top Fundraiser award at the Captain's Breakfast the following year. If you were a top fundraiser in 2024, you will receive a special invitation to the Captain's Breakfast in 2025. Please note: Individual fundraiser totals are also counted towards team totals if they are a team member.
Other Fundraising Recognition: The first-place Fundraiser for the year (Team or Individual) will be recognized on a plaque at Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care.
What is a "Tribute Sign"? Deadline for a Tribute Sign is Friday May 2! Choose "$25 Tribute Sign" on the Donation Page and a small tribute sign will be placed along the route on race day in honor or memory of your loved ones. Proceeds will benefit Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. Be sure to select "other" and write your message for the Tribute Sign in the text box that appears!
Where do I pick up my T-Shirt and race info? The first 2,700 registrants get free Rock 'N Race T-shirts! You can get your shirts at PACKET PICK-UP, which will take place at Christ the King Parish on May 6 from 9 AM - 5 PM OR on race day, May 7 at the State House from NOON until 5:30 pm. Look for the tent on Capitol Street that says, “Packet Pick-Up”. Captains must pick up the packet for their entire team. If you are attached to a team: You must make arrangements to pick up your T-shirt and bib from your team captain by 5 pm on race day. If you registered as an individual: Pick up your T-shirt and bib number at the locations and times listed above.
How do we get special customized Team T-Shirts? In order to receive customized Team T-Shirts, completed online registration/registration forms and full payment must be received by the deadline April 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Customized t-shirts for teams of 10 or more walkers and/or runners OR the team must have raised $3,500 or more by the deadline listed above (4/11/25). Teams with less than 10 members or below the $3,500 fundraising level are not eligible to receive customized team t-shirts. Individuals registering with a team after April 11th will not be eligible for the customized team t-shirts, but can still receive a shirt without the team name while supplies last.
Do runners get prizes? Yes, special prizes go to the top 3 men/women/nonbinary runners. Additionally, age group winners will receive prizes. Prizes will be given after the race at 6:40 pm on the State House Lawn at the Runner's Alley Tent.
