Run the Rock

Race Location

• Date: 2026-04-24
• Address: 415 S. Superior St., Albion, MI
• URL: Run the Rock Race

Race Overview

• Event Location: “The Rock” is at the center of Albion College’s campus located on the Quad.
• Experience: The event passes right by “The Rock”, where you can feel the history that each layer of paint brings.

Registration Details

• Community Impact: Your registration helps support local nonprofits with donations from the event.
• Entry Fee: $30 until Thursday, 4/23: $40 on race day with no swag guarantee.
• Special Pricing: Students 18 and under receive a $10 discount.
• Packet Pickup: 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
• Race Start: 6:30pm.

Awards

• Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a finisher medal.
• Top Awards: Awards will be given to the top 5 men and top 5 women overall.
• Series Points: Points awarded can be used for series awards.

Series Scoring Awards

• Eligibility: Participate in two out of the three events for series awards.
• Detailed Scoring: For more information, visit runalbion.com.
• Timing: The race will be professionally chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Other Series Races

• History Hustle - Friday, June 26th
• Forks 5K - Friday, September 18th
• Foundry Mile - Saturday, September 19th

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

• Participation: Run or walk from any location while supporting local non-profits.
• Event Date: Complete your race any time during race weekend, April 24th through April 26th.
• Medals: All participants will receive a medal.
• Cost: The price is $30 and includes a finishers': medal and race swag.

Virtual Awards

• Eligibility: Virtual participants are not eligible for series awards.
• In-Person Series Award: Complete 2 in-person events and 1 virtual event for eligibility.