About the Rock and Run for Mental Health 2027
The race takes place at a community park, with the course starting near the pavilion by the playground. It is a benefit event, with proceeds going toward free counseling for people who cannot afford it. A live band plays after the runners finish, and several food trucks are on site, including coffee, mini donuts, and a full food truck.
Race-morning packet pickup is at the park pavilion before the start. There is also a pickup window the afternoon before at a location to be announced. Wellness and mental health vendors are spread through the park for most of the morning, and age group awards go out once the top finishers are in.
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Rock and Run for Mental Health 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
205finishers
19:33winner
34:18median
1:12:52cutoff
Top 3: Dequan Harrison (19:33) · Jeremiah Sullivan (19:42) · Philip Peredo (19:49)
1 Miles Results · 2026
29finishers
9:23winner
17:12median
30:36cutoff
Top 3: F. Underwood (9:23) · Stephen Underwood (9:23) · E. Underwood (9:23)
The Rock and Run for Mental Health 2027 has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K9/12/2027 09:00$35
1 Mile9/12/2027 09:02$35
5K9/12/2027 09:00$30
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