Lace Up for Rock CF
Lace Up for Rock CF: a 18-year-old fundraiser supporting cystic fibrosis research.
Race Date
Aug 22, 2026
Location
Orange, MA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Location
- Orange, Massachusetts
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + Virtual
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Lace Up for Rock CF Half Marathon, now in its 18th year, is a dedicated fundraiser for the Rock CF Foundation. Founded by Emily Schaller, the organization has spent nearly two decades enhancing the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis, promoting healthy lifestyles, and raising awareness for the often-unseen illness.
This event brings together a community united by a common cause, offering a half marathon group run to support the foundation's vital work. Participants can expect a supportive atmosphere, with all in-person registrants receiving a Rock CF neck gaiter.
The race takes place in Orange, MA, on Saturday, August 28th, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM from the Orange Innovation Center. It's an opportunity to run for a meaningful cause and contribute to a community dedicated to helping those with cystic fibrosis not just survive, but thrive.
Race-provided description
Join us on Saturday, August 22nd at 9am for the Lace Up for Rock CF Half Marathon! We will come together for a half marathon group run fundraiser in support of Rock CF Foundation. The Rock CF Foundation is a community, thousands strong, changing the face of what living with cystic fibrosis looks like and giving those living with CF the tools to not only survive, but thrive. All in person registrants will receive a Rock CF neck gaiter! Start time: 9:00 AM - Saturday, August 28th, 2026 Start location: Orange Innovation Center - 131 W Main St, Orange, MA 01364. Learn more about Rock CF: https://letsrockcf.org/ Founded and led by Emily Schaller, the Rock CF Foundation is dedicated to increasing the quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis. What began as one woman on a mission to educate her peers has evolved over the course of 18 years into a multi-faceted organization inspiring people living with CF to lead more healthy lifestyles and bringing awareness to an illness that often goes unseen, ensuring it doesn't get forgotten.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Location
131 W Main St, Orange, MA, 01364
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 77°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
60°
Afternoon (High)
77°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Lace Up for Rock CF?
The Lace Up for Rock CF is held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Lace Up for Rock CF take place?
It takes place in Orange, Massachusetts.
What distances does the Lace Up for Rock CF offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus Virtual.
Is the Lace Up for Rock CF course flat and good for a PR?
The Lace Up for Rock CF is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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