Rock and Run for the Rescue 10k/5k/1-Mile Dog Jog

Sunday, December 13, 2026
7:45 AM EST
North Port, Florida
$32.80–$54.00 · 3 races
5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Starts in 29 days

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Rock and Run for the Rescue, happening on Sunday, December 13, 2026, in North Port, Sarasota! This exciting event features three race distances: a challenging 10K, a spirited 5K, and a fun 1-Mile Dog Jog, making it perfect for runners of all levels and their furry friends. The scenic course begins and finishes at the beautiful Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, taking participants along picturesque gravel and grass paths, and paved roads beside the stunning Big Slough Canal.

Join fellow enthusiasts for a day filled with community spirit, as all proceeds benefit Rescue Garage, an organization dedicated to helping animals in need. Don't miss your chance to bid on fantastic auction items and enjoy delicious post-race food while scoring some great swag! Remember, the shirt cutoff date is midnight on November 29, 2026, so make sure to register early. Get ready to rock and run for a great cause!

Races

  • Rock and Run for the Rescue 5k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM EST

    $43.40

    Register
  • Rock and Run for the Rescue 10k

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:45 AM EST

    $54.00

    Register
  • 1 Mile Dog Jog

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:00 AM EST

    $32.80

    Register

Organiser's description

JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL ROCK AND RUN FOR THE RESCUE 10K, 5K, AND DOG JOG ALL TO BENEFIT RESCUE GARAGE! https://rescuegarage.org



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, NOVEMBER 29, 2026.



RACE START TIMES: 10K - 7:45AM. 5K & 1-MILE DOG JOG - 8:00AM

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Location

6968 Reisterstown Road, North Port, 34291, FL, United States

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