
From the Organizer
Run a half marathon or 5K on the most beautiful island on Lake Erie!
Come visit the Island one last time before the snow flies!!!
Age group awards for Half Marathon and Top 3 for the 5K.
Places to stay: https://www.rentbythelake.com/kelleys-island
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE KELLEYS ISLAND POLICE DEPT. ASSOCIATION!
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
56°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandusky, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the Rock, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run
10 miles away
Apritrot 0.5K at Apricot Fest
6 miles away
Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k
9 miles away
Waffle Iron Youth Run
9 miles 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)
Run the Rock
Nov 1, 2026