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Mertztown, United States • 12 Apr 2026

Fifth Street Rock Monster : April 12, 2026

Fifth Street Rock Monster is a multi-distance trail running event held at Forever Farm in Alburtis, PA, on April 12, 2026. The race takes place on private singletrack trails that are open to participants only on the race weekend. The course runs through rolling, rugged terrain with notable technical sections and significant elevation change.

Distances offered

  • Trail Marathon, six laps, 2500 feet vertical gain.
  • Trail Half Marathon, three laps, about 1250 feet vertical gain.
  • 10k, approximately 1.5 lap, 550 feet vertical gain.
  • 5k, two laps of the prologue, 270 feet vertical gain.
  • Trail Ultra-Marathon Relay for teams.

All races are supported with fully stocked aid stations. The marathon course passes a full aid station five times. Event amenities include porta potties at the parking area and finish, food and drink provided by Bright Path Brewing and PorchTea Kombucha, and a free meal and drink for runners. Free camp sites are available at Forever Farm on the Saturday before the race.

Awards include overall top three male and female finishers in each race, finisher commemorative coasters for all finishers, and monetary prizes for relay teams. Registration pricing varies by field size; junior runners aged 16 and under receive a 50% discount. Day-of registration is available for an additional fee and multiple payment methods are accepted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Trail Marathon
13 mi
Trail Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Trail Ultra-Marathon Relay - Team Captains/ Relay Members
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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