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Name: Run the Rock - Rockville
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Rockville

Rockville, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Run the Rock | Rockville

Run the Rock | Rockville is the fourth annual trail race held at Luck Stone Rockville on 26 September 2026. The event takes place at the Luck Stone Rockville plant, located at 1950 Rockville Industrial Way, Rockville, VA 23146, United States.

The listed distance is a 5K course of 3.1 miles that runs through a working quarry. The venue has hosted over 900 runners since opening to the racing community in 2023.

A post-race zone is planned with family-friendly activities, event swag, local food vendors, raffles for a cause, and music. Registration for the listed race opens on May 21, 2026 and closes on June 4, 2026. The registration fee for the event is $25.00.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3.1 Miles (5K)

United States Virginia Rockville

Race information

Registration

5 km

Rockville 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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