About the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog
The course starts and finishes inside Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, rolling out along gravel and grass paths before connecting to paved roads beside the Big Slough Canal. The terrain shifts underfoot a couple of times, so expect a little variety. Dogs are welcome on the shorter route, and the race benefits a local animal rescue.
Packet pickup happens on race morning at the park pavilion, and the park has a firm opening time, so plan to arrive once the gates are actually open. Parking attendants are on hand to direct traffic. There is an auction on site, with proceeds going to the rescue organization behind the event.
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Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2025
142finishers
20:21winner
36:47median
1:12:00cutoff
Top 3: Scott Leland (21:31) · James Gordon, III (20:21) · David Pursley (23:25)
10K Results · 2025
40finishers
37:36winner
1:01:20median
1:29:32cutoff
Top 3: Marvin Meironat (37:36) · Jessie Meironat (38:42) · David Beck (43:14)
The Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog 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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K12/13/2026 08:00$40
10K12/13/2026 07:45$50
1 Mile12/13/2026 08:00$30
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