Join us for the annual Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K, 5K, and Dog Jog — all to benefit Rescue Garage! SAME AMAZING LOCATION: This years race starts and finishes inside the beautiful Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. The course takes you out of the park along a gravel and grass path before continuing onto paved roads alongside the scenic Big Slough Canal and Reisterstown Road. AUCTION ITEMS: Stop by and get your tickets for the auction items. All proceeds benefit Rescue Garage. Post race food, and more swag after the race. Shirt Cutoff Date: Midnight, October 15, 2026. Race Start Times: 10K - 7:45AM. 5K & 1-Mile Dog Jog - 8:00AM
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Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog 2026 — North Port, FL
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 7.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to North Port, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
