Rockland Rad Run
- Date Sun 6th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Mertztown, Pennsylvania
- Price $43.40 - $64.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Rockland Rad Run on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in the beautiful Mertztown, Berks! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to explore the stunning Pennsylvania woods while navigating rolling, rugged terrain that promises a technical challenge and a true connection with nature. Participants can choose their race distance, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
The festivities kick off the day before, on Saturday, April 5, with the Radsport Offroad Mountain Bike races, creating a vibrant weekend atmosphere. Enjoy a night under the stars with free camping available at Forever Farm, and make the most of your weekend by taking a scouting lap on the course after the bike races. With a lively after-party featuring great tunes, delicious food from Bright Path Brewing, and refreshing PorchTea Kombucha, the Rockland Rad Run is not just a raceβit's a celebration of spring, community, and the great outdoors! Don't miss out on your chance to earn prizes, including commemorative awards for all finishers. Lace up those trail shoes and join us for an unforgettable experience!
The festivities kick off the day before, on Saturday, April 5, with the Radsport Offroad Mountain Bike races, creating a vibrant weekend atmosphere. Enjoy a night under the stars with free camping available at Forever Farm, and make the most of your weekend by taking a scouting lap on the course after the bike races. With a lively after-party featuring great tunes, delicious food from Bright Path Brewing, and refreshing PorchTea Kombucha, the Rockland Rad Run is not just a raceβit's a celebration of spring, community, and the great outdoors! Don't miss out on your chance to earn prizes, including commemorative awards for all finishers. Lace up those trail shoes and join us for an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
Rockland Rad Run is where the quaint Pennsylvania woods come alive. Choose your distance and discover the course as it unfurls through the rolling, rugged terrain a technical tango with nature. Rockland Rad Run is held at Forever Farm on Sunday, April 6th. as part of a weekend of festivities which kicks off with the Radsport Offroad Mountain Bike races from 9am-3pm Saturday April 5th.
We encourage you to come out and spectate Saturday, enjoy the amenities, and even get a scouting lap out on the course after the bike racing ends. Want to race both? Learn more here and make a weekend of it! Free camp sites available at Forever Farm Saturday night.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Pricing increase of $5 on March 11, 2025. Day of reg $10 extra. Junior runners, up to 16, get 50% discount on their run fee.
PARKING
Use the field on the corner of Five Points and Fredricksville Road. Use 292 Fredricksville Road for your Google Maps. Please park in the field!
Porta Potties are available in the parking location and finish lineno public relief zones.
Please plan your pre-race ritual to include picking up your number if you do not already have it.
AFTER RACE FESTIVITIES
Were kicking off spring with a party in the woods. The tunes are fly, the food is fresh, and the beer will flow. Bring your friends and family out to cheer you on as you tackle some of Pennsylvanias finest technical trails.
Food and drink provided by our friends at Bright Path Brewing, PorchTea Kombucha
Runners get a free drink and a meal!
PRIZES AND AWARDS
Top 3 M/F - Overall awards for top 3 M/F runners in each race.
Finisher award - All finishers will receive a commemorative Rockland Rad Run coaster.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Day of Registration IS AVAILABLE +$10. We accept Venmo and Cash payments and credit cards
Check-in Opens: 8:00am / Racing Starts: 9:00am / After party Starts: 9:30am / Awards presented when categories are closed.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
In the event of an event cancellation, we will email all participants by 5pm on Friday, April 4th. Refunds for cancelled event will be processed for race entry fee to everyone who purchases event insurance at the time of their registration. There are no circumstantial refunds given. Runners may reach out directly to the event director to request registration deferral to the following years' event until March 31, 2025.
There is no rain date.
So lace up your trail shoes, bring your sense of adventure. Rad Run Trail Fest is where your winter training pays off, and your love of nature meets your love of a good, tough run. See you at the starting linewhere the only thing guaranteed is a great story to tell at the finish!
We encourage you to come out and spectate Saturday, enjoy the amenities, and even get a scouting lap out on the course after the bike racing ends. Want to race both? Learn more here and make a weekend of it! Free camp sites available at Forever Farm Saturday night.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Pricing increase of $5 on March 11, 2025. Day of reg $10 extra. Junior runners, up to 16, get 50% discount on their run fee.
PARKING
Use the field on the corner of Five Points and Fredricksville Road. Use 292 Fredricksville Road for your Google Maps. Please park in the field!
Porta Potties are available in the parking location and finish lineno public relief zones.
Please plan your pre-race ritual to include picking up your number if you do not already have it.
AFTER RACE FESTIVITIES
Were kicking off spring with a party in the woods. The tunes are fly, the food is fresh, and the beer will flow. Bring your friends and family out to cheer you on as you tackle some of Pennsylvanias finest technical trails.
Food and drink provided by our friends at Bright Path Brewing, PorchTea Kombucha
Runners get a free drink and a meal!
PRIZES AND AWARDS
Top 3 M/F - Overall awards for top 3 M/F runners in each race.
Finisher award - All finishers will receive a commemorative Rockland Rad Run coaster.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Day of Registration IS AVAILABLE +$10. We accept Venmo and Cash payments and credit cards
Check-in Opens: 8:00am / Racing Starts: 9:00am / After party Starts: 9:30am / Awards presented when categories are closed.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
In the event of an event cancellation, we will email all participants by 5pm on Friday, April 4th. Refunds for cancelled event will be processed for race entry fee to everyone who purchases event insurance at the time of their registration. There are no circumstantial refunds given. Runners may reach out directly to the event director to request registration deferral to the following years' event until March 31, 2025.
There is no rain date.
So lace up your trail shoes, bring your sense of adventure. Rad Run Trail Fest is where your winter training pays off, and your love of nature meets your love of a good, tough run. See you at the starting linewhere the only thing guaranteed is a great story to tell at the finish!
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sun 6th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$64.60
Course is a rolling and rugged mix of rocks, roots, and smooth single track. -
10k
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 6th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.00
Course is a rolling and rugged mix of rocks, roots, and smooth single track. -
5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 6th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Course is a rolling and rugged mix of rocks, roots, and smooth single track.
Rockland Rad Run