City of Rockledge "Rocktober" 5K
City of Rockledge "Rocktober" 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Rockledge, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the City of Rockledge for the "Rocktober" 5K at the Rockledge City Hub!
Benefitting: Kennedy Middle School for recreational/athletic upgrades.
Race Amenities:
· Race T-shirts (Shirts for the first 120 registrants)
· After race drinks and snacks!
Early Packet Pick Up:
Friday, October 2nd: at Rockledge City Hall (1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, FL) 12pm - 4pm
Race Day Schedule:
Saturday, October 3rd: Rockledge Civic Hub (530 Barton Blvd, Rockledge, FL, 32955)
6:15 AM: Late Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:15 AM: Late Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
7:30 AM: 5K Race Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
Awards:
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters M & F (40+)
Top 3 M & F in each age group: 9 & under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Fees:
Through 10/2:
Adult: $30
Child (12 & under): $20
*$5 off for no shirt
Race Day:
Adult: $35
Child (12 & under): $25
*$5 off for no shirt
Dogs:
We love our furry friends. However, due to race permitting and insurance, dogs and other animals are prohibited at our race unless it is an ADA service animal. If you bring your pup and they are not an ADA service animal, we will kindly ask you to leave the race site and take your fur baby home.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Wfo, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rockledge, FL
Population
28,279
as of 2023
City Elevation
25 ft
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at City of Rockledge "Rocktober" 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
72
Days to train
- Race
- City of Rockledge "Rocktober" 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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City of Rockledge "Rocktober" 5K
Oct 3, 2026