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 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!
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.
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.
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.
Overall: Top 3 M/F/NB in each solo distance win awards.
Relay Cash: $250 / $150 / $75
Finisher Award: Commemorative FSX Rock Monster Coaster.
Apr 11, 2027
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$75.00
Apr 11, 2027
Distance — 100K
Type — Running
07:00
$190.00
Apr 11, 2027
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$49.00
Apr 11, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:00
$39.00
Apr 11, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:30
$29.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Mertztown.
Learn more about the host city, Mertztown.
Mertztown is a census-designated place in Longswamp Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is located near the borough of Topton. As of the 2010 census, the population was 664 residents.
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