Pennsylvania · 5K · 10 Mile · 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge (10 Mile + 5K)
Rocky Run
Rocky Run is a 5K, 10 Mile and 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge (10 Mile + 5K) event held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026. About 30,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Field size
- ~30,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 5K, 10 Mile, 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge (10 Mile + 5K)
- Field size
- About 30,000 runners
- Course
- Mostly flat with the iconic climb up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps; loops along Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive
- Registration
- rockyrun.com
- Official website
- rockyrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: sold out
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile — 10 Mile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 55°F at the start, 96% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Rocky Run
A massive Rocky-themed race starting and finishing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art where runners 'go the distance' and conquer the famous museum steps.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest themed road races in the U.S.; built around the Rocky movie theme with oversized finisher medals
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Rocky Run: common questions
- When is the Rocky Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where is the Rocky Run held?
- In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Rocky Run offer?
- 5K, 10 Mile and 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge (10 Mile + 5K).
- How many people run the Rocky Run?
- About 30,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Rocky Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at rockyrun.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Rocky Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: sold out.
- What time does the Rocky Run start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Rocky Run?
- about 55°F at the start, 96% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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