Sunset House 5K

Run our River 2026: SECOND Tuesday!

Description: Join us on the SECOND Tuesday of every month for a 5K race along the river. The course will remain the same throughout the summer so you'll get the chance to compare your progress throughout the year. Keep in mind the River Path is a PUBLIC path, so there will be other runners, walkers and bikers on the path, please be aware of your surroundings, headphones are discouraged

People of all speeds and abilities are welcome and encouraged. Sign up for 1 race or the entire series of 6 races!

WHAT YOU GET: Officially timed race, live results, series leaderboard, a chance for prizes for each race. Each month you run you are entered into the series race page to see how your time stacks up throughout the entire series.

You must complete 4 of the 6 races to be eligible to win overall series awards! (Age Group and Series) Each race will have a small give-away (expect a nutrition item or small running related knick-knack)

Vibe: Low frills, everyone encouraging each other to do their best. Fast times, slow times... lets make some memories!

Packet Pickup for ALL RACES

Monday Prior to Race Day: 12-6 at Rochester Running Company

Tuesday DAY OF RACE: 12- 3:30 at Rochester Running Company (hard cut off at 4PM) and 5:30 - 6:15 PM at the course

When: 2nd Tuesday of each month starting in April

Race starts at 6:15pm SHARP at the River Path

Race Map: USATF Certified course - See Below

START/FINISH: Behind Rabbit Hole Tavern (284 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608)

Cost: $25.00each race or $110 for the series

(Kids/Young adults under 18 years of age are $11.00)

Bundle Option: Sign up for all series races for $110. That's 6 races and a GIVEAWAY ITEM Limit first 100. Even if you can't do every race, you just need to complete 4 to win series prizes. KEEP YOUR BIB FOR EVERY RACE

Post Race: Results will be posted online following the race. Make sure to sign up for notifications for text or email results

Post race party is optional at TBD

Parking: Exchange Street Bar and Grill Parking Lot, Street Parking (After 5p is free), Surrounding Corn Hill Area,

** DO NOT PARK IN THE SAME PLAZA (Corn Hill Landing Plaza) AS THE RACE START/FINISH AREA**

Bathrooms: Exchange Bar and Grill

Run our Trails: Sign Up

From the Running Store that brought you Run our River Series, comes a new Series... Run our Trail! That's right we are back again, this time running our trails. Run our Trails will be the the LAST Tuesday of every month (April - September) We will be reserving the Hopkins Point Lodge in Mendon Ponds Park for restroom access. The plan is to run the various trails around Mendon Ponds Park, each month will be a different trail with a slightly different distance as well.

Greater Rochester Running Club Spring Clinics and Track Workouts

Coaches/Hall of Famers Michael Reif and Carolyn Smith-Hanna

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Running Programs are offered for this 7-week series. All aspects of running and training covered. Runners should come prepared to run, rain or shine. Participants are encouraged to sign up online. At least two weeks of walking and/or running is recommended prior to attending - so get going NOW! Signup today.

• Meet at Nazareth University track the Thursday the first week (for 2026 only) and each Wednesday after that

• Clinics begin at 6:00 pm for didactic sessions.

• Warm-up and track workout begins by 6:30 pm

• GRRC Member get a $20 deducted automatically at check-out

• Non-Members get GRRC membership ($20 value), yielding discounts on future GRRC and other events

• Signup includes entry in the McMullen Mile GRRC RROY race on 6/5/26

Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

• Rochester Regional Health In-Person Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

• Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

• Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too

April 26, 2026

Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604

Start Times

• Half Marathon 7:30AM

• 5K 7:40AM

• Kids 1/2 Mile 10:30AM

• Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village

• USATF Certified Course for the Half to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds

• Part of the Four Season Challenge so you can earn extra schwag including another medal once you complete your Half or 5K

In Person Registration Includes

• Chip Timing

• Online Results

• Post-race Food

• Race Logoed Finisher Medal

Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st

5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st

Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)

• Should tops not be available to choose, we will have vintage race gear you can choose from during Friday & Saturday packet pickup.

• Printable custom finisher certificate

• In-person event

Virtual Registration Includes

• Online Results

• Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (Any packets that are not picked up will be mailed the week after the In-Person event.)

• Finisher Medal

• Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st.

5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Size guaranteed by March 31st

Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)

• Printable custom finisher certificate

• Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, April 26th and 11:59pm, Sunday, May 3rd.

Packet Pickup/Expo *Please Note: the Packet Pickup info below may be subject to change

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY. Others can get their packet for you.

• Friday, April 24th 12-6PM and Saturday, April 25th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)

• And on race day 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP to am at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village

Join us for our annual Pink & Teal Challenge Walk/Run in-person or virtually!

In-person participants are invited to join us at Monroe Community College Saturday, May 9th.

REGISTER BY MONDAY, APRIL 13TH to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

5k Run: 9:30 am. Walk: 9:45 am. (Option: 3.1 or 2 mile shortcut!). Crowd warm up starts at 9AM led by VAULT.

CHILDREN 5 and Under are FREE and do not need to be registered! (Humans only. Sorry, no pets!)

There will be NO event day registration for this event, so please plan accordingly.

ATTENTION In-Person Participants! Take part in our Costume Contest! Prizes will be given out for BEST INDIVIDUAL and BEST TEAM Costume(s)! Grab your boas, tutus, etc. and join the FUN!

Any runner registering between May 6th-8th will have to wait 24 hours after registering to receive their chipped bib.

Virtual participants may complete their event anytime between 5pm on Friday, May 8th and midnight on Sunday, May 10th.

VIRTUAL 5k Run participants' times will not be considered for their specific age brackets as we are unable to corroborate time and distance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and will gladly switch your registration to the in-person 5k by request.

*The winner of each of the following Age Groups will receive a small token and "Bragging Rights": 5-15 years, 16 - 25 years, 26 - 35 years, 36 - 45 years, 46 - 55 years, 56 - 65 years, 65+.

NOTE: The Overall Winner takes the place of the 1st person in their age group. Age Groups are subject to change based on registration numbers.

To learn more about our organization visit: Breast Cancer Coalition

Dirt Cheap Trail Races

Since 2008, join us for this super-cool, mid-week, low-key, fun trail race highlighting different parks around Monroe County!

Dirt Cheap Trail Race was a brainchild of ours in 2008 right after the stock market crash. People were in tricky spots financially and we wanted to provide an economical avenue for people to enjoy a unique event in our parks while running or walking. Dirt Cheap has introduced thousands to our park trail systems and we pride ourselves on bring fun, challenging courses to life for you.

Entry Includes

An in-person LIVE event

Post-race hot dog cookout

Chip timing

Live text and email results as you finish (must opt-in when registering)

Online Results

Downloadable PDF Finisher Certificates

Series participants get a custom hat with entry

NEW - Series Scoring and Awards - For those in the Series ONLY, we will be doing series scoring. Best 3 of 4 races by place count. The goal is to do Series awards at the final race (internet service req'd)Overall Male and Female plus Top 2 Male & Female in the following Age Groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 Plus

Series Participants will receive ONE BIB for the entire Series. We will offer concierge service after each race so you don't risk losing your bib for the next race. We will hold it and bring it to the next race for you. Use this Service!! Otherwise it costs $5 Bib replacement fee.

PLUS Race Logoed Tee available to order for Series Participants until May 27th - $15. The shirt will be printed after Race 1 and become available for distribution at Race 2.

The shirts will be handed out starting at Race 2

By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.