Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- Rock and Run for the Rescue 5K · Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K · 1 Mile Dog Jog
From the Organizer
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
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog?
- Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog is a running event held in North Port, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in North Port, FL at 6968 Reisterstown Road, North Port, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog
Nov 7, 2026