Thank you for being part of the 2018 Rock & Comet 12k/5k!
Results:  12k Overall    12k Division                
5k Overall    5k Division 
              Photos:  Click Here                                                                
​Reviews:  Click Here                                               

THE ROCK & COMET 12K/5K

The Rock & Comet 12k/5k is an awesome course traveling along one of the most scenic sections of the Silver Comet Trail, with the 12k taking you through the spectacular 800-foot long Brushy Mountain Tunnel!
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* Chip timing  * Free photos  * Awards for top 3 male and female overall, top male and female masters, and top 3 male and female division finishers  * Free kids fun run 

* Complete the 2018 Rock & Comet 12k and receive a finisher's medal. In addition, completing the Rock & Comet 12k puts you 1/3 of the way of towards accomplishing the GAA Treble! Click here for a sneak peek at the Rock & Comet 12k finisher's medal and full details about the GAA Treble. [Please note Rock & Comet 5k finishers are not eligible for finisher's medals and the GAA Treble.]

​**The Rock & Comet 12k/5k is part of the 2018 Greater Atlanta Run Series. 
Event Sponsors/Partners:
Prior Year Results, Photos, and Reviews:
Results:
     2017: 12k Overall  12k Division
                    5k Overall     5k Division 
     2016: Overall 12k and 5k
                   Division 12k and 5k
     2015: 12k   5k

Photos:
     2017 Photos
     2016 Photos
     2015 Photos
Views from the Course:
2017 Race Day Video:
2017 Interviews:
2016 Race Day Video:
2016 Post-Race Interviews:
2015 Race Day Video:
Location:
The Beautiful Rock Campground, RV & Music Park
130 Forsyth Lake Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
Click here for directions
Click here for course map

Date and Time:
Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. 

Surface:
Paved Silver Comet Trail with small section of grass/gravel and paved road at start/finish

Event Cap:
This event is capped at 275 participants

​Weather Policy:
Greater Atlanta Athletes' events are held rain or shine. However, the occurrence of hazardous weather conditions could result in the delay of the start of the event or postponement of the event to another date, at the race director's discretion.  If an event is postponed to another date, there are no refunds and entry fees will be forwarded to the rescheduled date.

​Strollers:
Strollers are permitted in the Rock & Comet 12k/5k. 

Pets and Skates:
For the safety of all participants, pets and skates are not permitted on the course during Greater Atlanta Athletes' events. 
Event Day Schedule:
6:30-7:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
8:00 a.m. - 5k/12k Start
9:00 a.m. - 5k Awards
9:30 a.m. - Kids Fun Run
9:45 a.m. - 12k Awards
10:00 a.m. - Raffle

​Entry Fees:  
12k: $35 thru April 12; $40 April 13 - May 10; $45 race day
5k: $30 thru April 12; $35 April 13 - May 10; $40 race day
* Students through 12th grade may use coupon code "STUDENT" to receive a $5 discount
* Mail-in registration must be received by May 9
* All entry fees are non-refundable
* Race entries cannot be transferred to another person
* No guarantee of shirt or shirt size with race day registration
*** Please note The Beautiful Rock Campground charges a $5 parking fee

​​Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration:  
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration will take place the morning of the race from 6:30-7:30 a.m.
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Free Kids Fun Run:
A free Kids Fun Run will take place at 9:30 a.m. Registration for the Fun Run will take place the morning of the Run. All Fun Run participants must register prior to participation.
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Awards: 
Overall awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall and top male and female masters finishers.  ​Division awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each division.
* You must be present at the awards ceremony to receive your award.

Raffle:
A free raffle will take place following the 12k awards ceremony.
* You must be present at the raffle/giveaway drawing to win.