Fifth Street Rock Monster
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Fifth Street Rock Monster
The event takes place at Forever Farm, 228 Five Points Road, Mertztown, PA. The course uses continuous looped singletrack trails through woods near farmland and features rolling, rugged terrain with rocks, roots, and smoother singletrack sections. Aid stations are fully stocked and supported on course.
Distances and lap structure:
- 5K: 2 laps of the western section of trails
- 10K: 1.5 laps of the main loop
- Half Marathon: 3 laps of the full loop
- Full Marathon: 6 laps; mapping software indicates about 27 miles, organizer reports actual running distance closer to 26.2 miles
- Ultra Relay (approx 100 km): 7 laps totaling roughly 100 km (62 miles) as a team event
Ultra relay details: teams of three compete in a single Open category. Two runners must be on course at all times and exchanges occur in a designated area. Each lap is about 4.5 miles and each runner must complete at least two laps. Team registration is managed by a team captain; additional team members may join an existing team without separate fee. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three overall relay teams: $250, $150, and $75.
Event services and logistics include free Saturday night camping with no hookups, requirements that generators be turned off at night, porta potties on site, a free post race meal and drink for entrants, and one complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and over. A liability waiver is required for participation. Registration pricing varies by field size and includes a day of registration surcharge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
