Sat, Nov 7, 2026

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

North Port, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K10K1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

142finishers

20:21winner

36:47median

1:12:00cutoff

Top 3: Scott Leland (21:31) · James Gordon, III (20:21) · David Pursley (23:25)

10K · 2025 results

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.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/7/2026 08:00$30

10K11/7/2026 07:45$40

1 Mile11/7/2026 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog

Will I finish last at the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:12:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog a good first 5K?

It is a small race (142 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog?

The 5K winner ran 20:21 while the median finisher took 36:47. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.