About the Event

Fifth Street Rock Monster

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 Relay

Schedule & 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

1.8° / 13.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:22

nightlight Sunset

19:41

About 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.