Sat, May 8, 2027

Run Rock Run!

Cleveland, OH

Opens Feb 8, 2027Annual since at least 2023

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after May 7, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run Rock Run!

The course runs along sidewalks and side streets through a neighborhood on Cleveland's east side, an older residential area with dense blocks and distinct local character. The surroundings have the texture of a place that has been there a long time. Both a timed and an untimed distance option are on offer.

The race starts outside a neighborhood tavern on Mayfield Road. Parking is along nearby side streets, so arriving with time to spare helps. A post-race breakfast buffet is set up for everyone who enters.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

64finishers

22:57winner

34:09median

55:19cutoff

Top 3: Carol Mack (22:57) · Gary Green (23:02) · Devon Bodine (24:01)

The Run Rock Run! 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.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

Median

See how your time stacks up nationally →

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

3.1 Miles5/8/2027 09:00$35

1 Mile5/8/2027 09:00$30

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

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Common Questions About the Run Rock Run!

Will I finish last at the Run Rock Run!?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:09, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:19, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run Rock Run! a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (64 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run Rock Run!?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 22:57 while the median finisher took 34:09. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.