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Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run

Date
September 27, 2026
Distance
Rock of Ages 5k Run · Rock of Ages 5K UNTIMED Run · Rock of Ages 10K Run & more

From the Organizer

Come join us at the Rock of the Ages 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday September 27, 2026.  Enjoy Rock N Roll music throughout the course and our famous pancakes at post party!

ROCK ON!


RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 am Half Marathon Start Time Slot
7:45 am 10K Start Time Slot 
8:00 am 5K Start Time Slot
11:30 am - COURSE CLOSES FOR ALL DISTANCES

 

WHAT YOU GET: (SWAG) All 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon participants will receive a commemorative Rock of Ages shirt, and an awesome Finisher's Medal. 

 

AWARDS
Awards will go THREE DEEP in each age group: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over 
Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Male Masters, Overall Female Masters, Overall Male Grand Masters, Overall Female Grand Masters

 

BEST COSTUME AWARD
There will be a Best Costume Award for both male and female runners. SO, DRESS UP!!

 

VIRTUAL OPTION: Can't make the event then join us virtually. Do the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon at your own pace and time. After you complete your distance go to the website and click on the "Results" option in the menu bar.  Submit virtual results.  Also post pictures on the DAR Facebook LIVE page.  Each virtual runner will receive a race shirt, finisher's medal, and race bib. Packages will be sent out right after September 28th or earlier. (We shipped to addresses in the continental US)

FREE Shipping of race packets applies to Virtual registrations only.... Virtual Runners also have the option of picking up their packet at one of the scheduled packet pickups.

 

LET'S ROCK OUR LIFE AWAY!  HAVE A GREAT TIME.  AND MAYBE SWEAT A LITTLE TOO. 

 

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE Y'LL!!!

 

WEATHER POLICY

In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.

If conditions turn unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director. 

We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans. 

Considerable amount goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.

Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions. 

Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.

 

Distances & Pricing

Rock of Ages 5k Run7:30 AMRegister →
Rock of Ages 5K UNTIMED Run7:30 AMRegister →
Rock of Ages 10K Run7:30 AMRegister →
Rock of Ages Half Marathon Run7:30 AMRegister →
Rock of Ages Virtual Option 5K7:30 AMRegister →
Rock of Ages Run Virtual Option 10K7:30 AMRegister →
Rock of Ages Run Virtual Option Half Marathon7:30 AMRegister →

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About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run?
Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run is a running event held in Fort Worth, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run?
Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Fort Worth, TX at 2700 NW Loop 820 Marine Creek Lake, Fort Worth, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run

Sep 27, 2026

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