Laurel House 5K Walk/Run

Headed into our 14th in-person running, the Seneca7 is an opportunity to spend a day with 6 of your favorite sweaty smelly funny and somewhat athletically inclined friends in a 77.7’ish mile circumnavigation of Seneca Lake.

Join us for a race inspired by good fortune and a deep body of blue. The Seneca7 will introduce you to the wonders of Seneca Lake: rushing inlets, crashing waterfalls, banks bathed in golden sunlight. All you (and your team) have to do is run around it.

Event registration opens each October and has been consistently capping out in about 5 minutes. So, set those alarms to be ready to click by 7:00 AM on Friday, October 31st.

It’s a great day to tell cancer where it can go, all while supporting those with cancer in our very own community!

We hope you’ll join us on May 9, 2026, for the Middle Finger 5K.

There’s nothing better than a sunrise start and breakfast burrito to raise awareness and funds for Thrive To Survive.

Registration for the 5K includes:

• MF5K (unisex sizing)

breakfast burrito post-race

Check-in Party on May 8th

4:00 - 8:00 pm in the Community Room at Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lakefront Dr. Geneva, NY

Local breweries, wineries will be offering free tastings. There will also be items available for purchase from local vendors!

The 9th Annual Middle Finger 5K run and fitness walk benefits Thrive To Survive.

The event is open to all ability levels. All fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Give a one-finger salute to cancer and help those in our region thrive through their diagnosis. 100% of donations and proceeds go to Thrive To Survive and are used to provide necessary resources to adults living in Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties and in treatment for a cancer diagnosis. Registration includes the commemorative 2026 MF5K shirt, a light breakfast, and most importantly, special satisfaction knowing you are making a difference for adults with cancer.

You can participate as an individual or as part of a team*. Want to have fun for less money! Start a friends and family team of 4 or more participants and receive a discounted entry. Show big LOVE with a big team to honor someone you care about.

The race registration requires gender identification, please select an option that best aligns with your identity.

The Run will wind through the beautiful, historic Village of Waterloo – Birthplace of Memorial Day.

Join us for a morning run at 8:30 AM. You will have the rest of the day to enjoy all of the Memorial Day Celebration activities around Waterloo. You can even make the big parade that starts at 11:00 AM.

• Pre-Registration through May 21st – $30.00, Children age 12 and under: $15.00

• Price Increases Race Weekend – $35.00, Children under the age of 12: $20.00

• Packet Pickup: Waterloo High School – Saturday May 23rd 7:30-8:30 AM

• First male & First female finishers receive $100 prize.

• Age Groups: 0-10, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

• 1st male and female in each age group will receive a separate Age Group Champion Shirt.

• Second and Third place receive a 2nd place or 3rd Place shirt also!

• Results will be given immediately at end of the race, along with prizes and awards.

• T-Shirts guaranteed if you pre-register by May 5th

• All registrations are online only. No paper or cash accepted.

• Chip Timing by Leone Timing

• Water on the course

• Certified Race Course: USATF NY16107KL

Join us for a 5K on Global Running Day!

Wednesday June 4th at 6pm.

Starting at Studio B Fitness & Wellness,LLC ( 523 South Main st. Canandaigua, NY 14424). This is not an official timed race, however, it is a 5k distance with a clear marked course and one water station at the halfway mark. You will get a medal upon crossing the finish line and have the option to purchase a shirt at registration. Prizes will be given to the first male and female to finish. Music, food and fun after. Family friendly, all ages welcome! Kids under 6 are free (no shirt or medal). Let's celebrate Global Running Day together!

Course info: We will start at Studio B and turn left out of the parking lot. We will run on the sidewalk down Main Street, turning left at the corner of Main Street and 5&20 staying on the sidewalk. This is an out and back, the turn around point will be clearly marked. You are more than welcome to walk or run.

Run or walk as many 1.52 mile loops (yes loops)** as you wish! This is an active produce farm you will be running around! There will be hills, grass, dirt, mild ruts, some trail through the woods, and maybe even a little mud depending on the weather leading up to the event! You will be greeted by the resident golden retrievers and the many barn cats that are loved by their owners and cared for in the past by Colony Caregivers! There will be hand crafted medals for all and prizes for top performers!

Timing will be provided by HourGlass Works. There will be an aid station stocked with the usual fare and you are encouraged to bring your own aid and a comfy chair to set up along the course. Portapotties will be on site.

Fish's Farm Market will have their greenhouses open and it will likely be strawberry season so plan accordingly! Their berries are the best!

AND RAFFLES RAFFLES RAFFLES! Bring cash or use Venmo to try your luck at winning some amazing prizes!

Proceeds benefit Colony Caregivers. Colony Caregivers provides care for feral and colony cats in and around Ontario County. Many of the kitties at Fish's have been the result of unwanted mama-cats to be that get dropped off at their farm in the night and Colony Caregivers has helped provide spay/neuter and healthcare services to them and their babies so they can lead healthy lives!