
From the Organizer
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Rock x Run 5K!
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the next Rock x Run 5K will now take place on
Saturday, August 8, 2026.
We remain committed to delivering an unforgettable race experience that uplifts our community and supports a meaningful cause.
If You Already Registered:
You have two options for your 2025 registration:
✅ Option 1: Defer Your Registration to 2026
Keep your spot for the rescheduled race and lock in your current rate—no price increases.
To defer your registration:
👉 Log in to your RunSignup Profile
→ Click Manage Registration
→ Select Defer Registration
(Note: “Defer” may appear at the top or side of the page depending on your layout.)
💰 Option 2: Request a Refund (Minus Fees)
You may request a refund of your registration fee minus RunSignup’s standard processing fees.
Refund requests must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2025.
Events
Weather
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
91°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
126,987
as of 2023
Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rock and Run 5K + 3K Walk — Rescheduled for 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
61
Days to train
Coming Up
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Athens, GA (24)
Less than a mile away
Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races
Less than a mile away
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Athens, GA (28)
Less than a mile away
Milledge Mile
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Rock and Run 5K + 3K Walk — Rescheduled for 2026
Aug 8, 2026