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 on November 7, 2026 in North Port, FL, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
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, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Port, FL
Population
80,512
as of 2023
City 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
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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.
107
Days to train
- Race
- Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog
Nov 7, 2026