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
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myakka Rvr Sp, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Port, FL
Population
80,512
as of 2023
Elevation
16 ft
Nearest Airport
PGD
Punta Gorda Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 32 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 Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
152
Days to train
- Race
- Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 race held in North Port, Florida on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in North Port, Florida at 6968 Reisterstown Road, North Port, FL. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog
Nov 7, 2026