Rockland Rad Run

Event overview

Rockland Rad Run takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Forever Farm in Mertztown, PA (228 Five Points Road). The event is a trail running festival with courses routed through rolling, rugged terrain and technical singletrack. The weekend includes a separate offroad mountain bike race on Saturday, April 11, and free campsites are available at Forever Farm on Saturday night.

Distances offered

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

Course maps are provided for the 5k, 10k and half marathon courses.

Logistics, fees and awards

Entry prices listed on the event page are $75 for the trail marathon, $50 for the trail half marathon, and $30 for each of the 10k and 5k. Prices increase in March 2026 and day-of registration carries an additional $10 fee. Junior runners up to age 16 receive a 50% discount. Day-of registration accepts Venmo, cash and credit cards.

Parking is at 228 Five Points Road; participants are asked to follow race parking signs. Porta potties are available at the parking area and finish line; there are no public restrooms on course. In case of event cancellation, only entrants who purchased event insurance at registration are eligible for refunds; deferral requests are accepted until March 31, 2026. There is no rain date.

Awards include overall top three male and female in each race. All finishers receive a commemorative Rockland Rad Run coaster. Food and drink at the after-race area are provided by event partners; registered runners receive a free drink and a meal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.