Rock and Run 5K
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Event overview
Rock and Run 5K + 3K Walk is scheduled for August 8, 2026. The event includes an in-person 5K run and a 3K walk, plus virtual versions of both events. Organizers note the race has been rescheduled to this date and indicate the event supports a community cause.
Location
The in-person event is listed at VFW 2872, 835 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA 30606, US.
Race distances
- 5K Run
- 3K Walk
- Virtual 5K Run
- Virtual 3K Walk
Registration, fees and virtual details
Event pages list per-event prices; some entries show $30 for certain events and $35 for others. A registration notice also lists an early-bird fee of $35 that increases to $40 after July 19, 2026. Virtual registration ends on August 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Virtual participants must submit finish times by 12:00 noon on August 9, 2026 and are not eligible for race day awards. Virtual runners may pay a $10 mailing fee to have a shirt mailed.
Refunds and deferrals
Registered participants for the 2025 event may defer their registration to the rescheduled 2026 date or request a refund minus standard processing fees. Refund requests must be submitted by 11:59 PM on July 31, 2025; refunds are typically processed within five business days to the original payment method.
Awards and shirts
Awards are listed by category including top overall, masters (ages 40 and up), youth (17 and under), and walkers. T-shirts are guaranteed to participants pre-registered by July 19, 2026; limited quantities will be available on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
