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Run to the Rock

Race Date

Sep 12, 2026

Location

Marshfield, MA

Solid Pick44

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location
Marshfield, Massachusetts
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K run
Course
Point to Point
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Well Organized

Course

Fast Flat

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Marshfield, MA

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Point to Point

Terrain

road

Scenery

Coastal

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.05 m

Separation

16.3%

Also Offers

10K5K run

USATF Certified Course

MA24004BK · 2024 Run to the Rock Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change.

Quality Score

Solid Pick44
Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size13/15

~339 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details13/15

USATF certified · 4 timing sources · 12 photos

National draw7/10

runners from 14 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:15:25

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

79%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Run to the Rock?

The Run to the Rock is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Where does the Run to the Rock take place?

It takes place in Marshfield, Massachusetts.

What distances does the Run to the Rock offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K run.

Is the Run to the Rock course flat and good for a PR?

The Run to the Rock is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

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