Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- Rock of Ages 5k Run · Rock of Ages 5K UNTIMED Run · Rock of Ages 10K Run & more
From the Organizer
Come join us at the Rock of the Ages 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday September 27, 2026. Enjoy Rock N Roll music throughout the course and our famous pancakes at post party!
ROCK ON!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 am Half Marathon Start Time Slot
7:45 am 10K Start Time Slot
8:00 am 5K Start Time Slot
11:30 am - COURSE CLOSES FOR ALL DISTANCES
WHAT YOU GET: (SWAG) All 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon participants will receive a commemorative Rock of Ages shirt, and an awesome Finisher's Medal.
AWARDS
Awards will go THREE DEEP in each age group: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Male Masters, Overall Female Masters, Overall Male Grand Masters, Overall Female Grand Masters
BEST COSTUME AWARD
There will be a Best Costume Award for both male and female runners. SO, DRESS UP!!
VIRTUAL OPTION: Can't make the event then join us virtually. Do the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon at your own pace and time. After you complete your distance go to the website and click on the "Results" option in the menu bar. Submit virtual results. Also post pictures on the DAR Facebook LIVE page. Each virtual runner will receive a race shirt, finisher's medal, and race bib. Packages will be sent out right after September 28th or earlier. (We shipped to addresses in the continental US)
FREE Shipping of race packets applies to Virtual registrations only.... Virtual Runners also have the option of picking up their packet at one of the scheduled packet pickups.
LET'S ROCK OUR LIFE AWAY! HAVE A GREAT TIME. AND MAYBE SWEAT A LITTLE TOO.
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE Y'LL!!!
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
If conditions turn unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
Considerable amount goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.
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
64°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Worth Meacham Fld Naaf, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Worth, TX
Population
941,311
as of 2023
Elevation
519 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run
- Date
- September 27, 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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run?
- Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run is a running race held in Fort Worth, Texas on September 27, 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 of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas at 2700 NW Loop 820 Marine Creek Lake, Fort Worth, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rock of Ages 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Run
Sep 27, 2026