6th Annual July 4th ROCK-IT RUN (5K, Half Marathon, Free 1K Kids' Run + Concert)
Saturday, July 4, 2026
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38+
About This Event
Kick-start your July 4th with the 6th Annual ROCK-IT RUN at Douglas County Fairgrounds. Race the 5K ($38-$48), the Half Marathon solo or as a 3-person relay ($40-$60), or run the FREE 1K Little Rock-Its for kids 8 and under. Stay for the FREE Let Freedom Rock post-race concert. Schedule: 6:00 AM expo/registration, 6:30 AM Half Marathon, 7:00 AM Patriotic Pets Parade, 8:00 AM 5K, 8:45 AM Free 1K Kids' Run, 9:00 AM Awards, 9:30 AM Headliner concert, 11:00 AM event ends. CASH prizes for top 3 overall male and female half marathon (solo): $300/$200/$100. Discounts: $10 off kids 17 and under, $5 off seniors 60+, veterans, and first responders. All proceeds benefit the Live Free Association and It's A Calling Foundation supporting mental health and wellness for veterans, first responders, and their families.
About the Venue
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Fairgrounds event center with facilities for rodeos, exhibitions, and sports in Castle Rock, CO; wheelchair accessible with ample parking.
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