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Fifth Street Rock Monster

Mertztown, United States • 12 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Fifth Street Rock Monster is a trail running event held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Forever Farm in Mertztown, Pennsylvania. The event offers several trail race distances.

Location and Course

The race takes place on private singletrack trails at Forever Farm, located at 228 Five Points Road. The course uses continuous loops on technical, rugged singletrack with significant elevation gain. The layout was changed from a previous "figure 8" design to continuous loops to simplify navigation.

Distances

The event includes the following distances on a looped trail course:

  • 5K: Two laps, 270 feet of vertical gain.
  • 10K: 1.5 laps, 550 feet of vertical gain.
  • Trail Half Marathon: Three laps, 1250 feet of vertical gain.
  • Trail Marathon: Six laps, 2500 feet of vertical gain.
  • Trail Ultra Marathon Relay: A team event for three runners, where two must be on course at the same time.

Weekend Schedule

Activities span the weekend. A mountain bike race is scheduled for Saturday, April 11. Free overnight camping at the farm is available on Saturday. On Sunday, April 12, check in opens at 8:00 AM and racing starts at 9:00 AM.

Amenities and Awards

Participants receive a free meal and a drink post race. A beer is included for those aged 21 and over. Fully stocked aid stations and water are provided on the course. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each solo distance. All finishers receive a commemorative coaster. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Mertztown

Race information

Registration
Marathon
Trail Marathon
Half Marathon
Trail Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Trail Ultra-Marathon Relay
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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