Run the Rock starts at 7:00 AM on April 25, 2027, in Janesville, Wisconsin, at 69 S River St. The event offers five distances: 26.2 miles, a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2 miles. Entry fees range from $10.00 to $100.00.
From the Race Organizer
JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL RUN THE ROCK MARATHON NEW HALF MARATHON & FULL MARATHON ROUTES! All proceeds will be donated to the Isaac Strong Foundation to help children currently fighting cancer. All participants will receive a commemorative event shirt & finisher medal. Shirts guaranteed until 4/8/27 Professional race timing provided by Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling Start Times Full Marathon 7 am start 1/2 Marathon 7:15 am start 5K & 10K 8 am start Isaac's Super Dash & 2 Mile Family Run/Walk 8:15 am start Race Cutoff Time is 12:30 pm ROUTE INFORMATION You'll begin your race in beautiful downtown Janesville on Festival Street. Routes will be posted as soon as they're finalized and approved by the City of Janesville 5K Route Packet Pick-Up Saturday 12 pm - 3 pm Jaysen Jorgensen State Farm Insurance Agency 1341 N. Wright Rd. Janesville, WI 53546 Available Parking State Farm Parking Lot Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling Parking Lot Along the street on both sides Sunday 6 am - 8 am (at the Start/Finish Line) Downtown Janesville Festival Street 69 S. River Janesville, WI 53548 Event Day Public Parking Lots (click a listing below to view a Google Map. The start line is on S River in front of the YMCA) W Milwaukee St/N Jackson St Public Parking Lot S Franklin & W Milwaukee St Public Parking Lot City Hall Parking Lot Dodge St Public Parking Lot South High Street Public Parking Lot S Main St Public Parking Lot Main St/Wall St Public Parking Lot Parker & Wall Public Parking Garage E Wall St South Public Parking Lot E Wall St East Public Parking Lot E Wall St North Public Parking Lot W Holmes St Public Parking Lot Aid Stations Will be posted as soon as the routes have been finalized Bathroom Locations on Route Updates coming Awards Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female finishers in each distance. Awards will take place at Festival Street at the start/finish line 5K Awards at 9 am 10K Awards at 9:30 am Half Marathon Awards at 10 am Full Marathon Awards at 11 am
Course & Travel Notes
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 33.8 miles from the venue in Janesville, Wisconsin. Run the Rock takes place at 781 ft elevation with a 7:00 AM start time, which is after the 5:59 AM sunrise on race day. April typically brings average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F in the area, with measurable precipitation occurring on 41% of days.
⛰️ 781 ft elevation☀️ Typically 58°F / 36°F · 41% chance of rain✈️ Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) — 33.8 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Janesville, WI.
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
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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
Run the Rock 2027 — Janesville, WI takes place on April 25, 2027. The race is held in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Where is Run the Rock 2027 — Janesville, WI held?
Run the Rock 2027 — Janesville, WI is held at 69 S River St in Janesville, Wisconsin.
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