Run the Rock
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Run the Rock - Janesville
Run the Rock takes place on April 26, 2026, in downtown Janesville, with the start and finish on Festival Street at 69 S River St. The event includes multiple distances and community runs held around the city.
Distances
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 2 Mile Family Run/Walk (untimed)
- Isaac's Super Dash
All proceeds will be donated to the Isaac Strong Foundation to help children currently fighting cancer. Professional race timing is provided by Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling. Participants receive a commemorative event shirt and a finisher medal; shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by April 6, 2026. Packet pick-up is available the day before at a State Farm Insurance Agency located at 1341 N. Wright Rd., Janesville.
Aid stations are positioned along each course; on the full marathon route examples include stations near Mile 2, 6.5, 8, 10.5, 13, 15.5, 20.5, 23.5 and 24.5. Shorter courses have aid at closer mile markers. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance and are presented at the Festival Street start/finish area.
Parking options include nearby agency lots, commercial parking, on-street spaces and several public parking lots around downtown Janesville. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
