Fifth Street Rock Monster

Mertztown, United States • 12 Apr 2026

Event overview

Fifth Street Rock Monster takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Forever Farm in Mertztown, Pennsylvania (228 Five Points Road, Mertztown, PA 19539). The event offers trail races over multiple distances run on rolling, rugged terrain with technical trails. The weekend includes mountain bike races on the preceding Saturday and free campsites are available at Forever Farm Saturday night.

Distances

  • Trail Marathon
  • Trail Half Marathon
  • 10k
  • 5k

Registration and fees

Published entry fees are $75 for the Trail Marathon, $50 for the Trail Half Marathon, and $30 for each of the 10k and 5k. Junior runners up to 16 receive a 50% discount. Day-of registration is available for an extra $10. Payments accepted include Venmo, cash, and credit cards.

Logistics and services

Parking is at 228 Five Points Road; attendees should follow race parking signs. Porta potties are available at the parking area and the finish line. Race maps are provided for each distance. Runners must pick up their race number if they do not already have it.

Post-race, awards and policies

Food and drink are provided by Bright Path Brewing and PorchTea Kombucha; runners receive a free drink and a meal. Overall awards are given to the top three men and top three women in each race. All finishers receive a commemorative Rockland Rad Run coaster. In case of cancellation, participants will be emailed by April 10; refunds are processed only for those who purchased event insurance at registration. There is no rain date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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