Fifth Street Rock Monster
About this race
The Technical Tango
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Forever Farm | Mertztown, PA
Welcome to the Fifth Street Rock Monster. We’re throwing a spring awakening at Forever Farm. A slice of private singletrack heaven normally guarded by gates and "No Trespassing" signs. This is the only weekend of the year you’re allowed on these trails without a court date.
It’s technical, it’s rugged, and nature will likely try to trip you. But hey, we’ll have a beer waiting at the end.
The Details (Pay Attention)
The Vibe: High-energy singletrack, questionable jokes, fly tunes, and fresh food.
The Course: Continuous loops. Simple navigation. Same suffering.
The Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Rock Relay
The "Two-Headed" Relay: Teams of three. Two runners on course at the same time. This isn't a solo sufferfest. It's a squad mission. MONEY IS ON THE LINE!
Learn More About the Two-Headed RelaySchedule & Saturday Scouting
Saturday, April 10: Rock Monster MTB races (9am-3pm). Heckle cyclists. Scout lines. Join the party.
Camping: FREE camping Saturday night at Forever Farm. Survive the pre-race campfire hydration and you're golden.
Sunday, April 11 (Race Day):
Check-in: 6:00 AM
Racing Starts: 7:00 AM
After Party: When the first finisher hits and ends when fuel (or beer) runs out.
Registration & The Fine Print
Pricing: Based on field size. The longer you wait, the more you pay.
Day-of Registration: +$20 "Procrastination Tax." Venmo, Credit, or Cash accepted.
Juniors (16 & Under): 50% discount automatically applied at checkout.
Waiver Requirement: No signature, no Monster.
Amenities (Don't Be Gross)
Porta Potties: Use them. This is private property.
Food: Every runner gets a free meal and a drink. The grill will be hot. Veggies friends, bring your go-to protein. We’ve got grill real estate for you.
Hydration: Fully stocked aid stations on course.
Beer: Local gold for 21+ runners. Spectators $5.
Prizes & Glory
Overall: Top 3 M/F/NB in each solo distance win awards.
Relay Cash: $250 / $150 / $75
Finisher Award: Commemorative FSX Rock Monster Coaster.
Ready to Face the Monster?Ready to test your limits? The Fifth Street Rock Monster brings a highly anticipated Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K to Mertztown on April 6, 2025. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Pennsylvania.
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
Course is a rolling and rugged mix of rocks, roots, and smooth single track.
10k
Course is a rolling and rugged mix of rocks, roots, and smooth single track.
5k
Course is a rolling and rugged mix of rocks, roots, and smooth single track.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Mertztown in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Mertztown
Fifth Street Rock Monster takes place in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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