ROC Indoor Season

Corn Hill 5K | Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 9:00AM

Genesee Riverway Trail @ Fitzhugh Place South & Exchange Blvd.

Join us for a morning 5K on the beautifully shaded Genesee Riverway Trail! Starting off in Corn Hill & heading south with gorgeous scenic views of the University of Rochester, Downtown, and the Genesee River. Stick around and enjoy the Historic Corn Hill Arts Festival!

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 or any other, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.

ROC XC - A summer Cross Country Training Series presented by Saucony

Fleet Feet is excited to partner with Coach Mike DeMay and Saucony on this summer training series for middle school and high school runners.

2 weeks, 5 days a week at Hopkins Point Lodge in Mendon Ponds Park

Week 1: July 20th - July 24th

Week 2: July 27th - July 31st

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Coach DeMay of the highly successful Rush-Henrietta XC and T&F programs will lead his team of coaches in getting athletes to the next level with their summer training.

Each training session will focus on a different aspect of cross-country training and racing. Topics could include pacing, uphill running, downhill running, race strategy, dynamic warmup, speed drills. All training will be led by expert certified local coaches and will include special guests each week.

All participants will receive a ROC XC t-shirt and a complimentary pair of Saucony Endorphin Azura running shoes courtesy of Fleet Feet and Saucony.

Saucony will also be on hand allowing athletes to test run their product as well as special purchase opportunities, during and after the duration of the program.

Note: There are no refunds for this camp. In addition, there are no exchanges nor returns for the Saucony Kinvara's nor Camp Tees.

Thursdays in August (6th, 13th, 20st, 27th)

Schedule

5:00PM - 6:00PM: Same day registration and bib pickup

6:00PM: Kid's Fun Runs

6:30PM: 5k Cross Country Race

Registration & Bibs

Registration will remain open right up to the start of the race, although earlier registration is appreciated. Please bring cash if you are planning on same day registration. All participants in the Kids Fun Races are required to complete a registration, although there is no charge and they do not need to select which race(s) they want to complete.

There will not be packet pickup prior to race day. Athletes will check-in starting at 5:00PM on the day of the race to receive a bib with a pull-off tag. The tags will be used to determine age group awards as the athletes finish.

Kid's Fun Runs

There will be three races geared towards our younger participants:

• 50 meter "final stretch" run for younger kids

• 1/4 mile loop around the field

• 1/2 mile loop around the field

All participants will receive a ribbon and popsicle at the finish. The races will not be timed. Parents are welcome to run with their children. All spectators are strongly encouraged to cheer the kids on.

The Kid's Fun Runs are free!

5k Cross Country Race

The 5k will be a cross country style race around Cobb's Hill Park. Most of the race will be on grass and trails with some short stretches on pavement (see the course map for more detail). The course will be marked with brightly colored flags and there will be several marshals on course to help runners.

The 5k races are free to members of the Genesee Valley Harriers club. You will have an opportunity to join as part of registration if you are not currently a member.

The 5k races are free to all runners under 18 years old.

$35.00 for all four 5k races (discount applied at check-out)

$10.00 for any single 5k race

September is National Recovery Awareness Month.

ROCovery Annual Run/Walk and X-Challenge is a celebration of fitness and recovery, and an important fundraiser for this life saving organization—and again this year, it is both in-person and virtual so you can run and enter your results from anywhere in the world all month long! Run, walk, or just join our virtual community for the fun updates, posts and pictures!

In just over 10 years, ROCovery has engaged more than 11,000 individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance use disorder. We provide a safe place for recovery of both mind and body, helping people rebuild their lives and rediscover their inner strength and confidence through adventure, fun, and sober social connection.

This event celebrates the hope we find in recovery, and remembers loved ones who have been lost to the disease of addiction. Whether you are running for yourself, for someone you love, or for someone you've lost, we hope you will run (or walk!) for ROCovery!

If you are a person in recovery who is in need of financial assistance to sign up for the event please email us at [email protected] and we will discreetly scholarship you for your entry fee.

All runners and walkers will receive a swag bag with a custom bib and race *t-shirt! (*while supplies last)

Sign up before 6/28/26 for the early bird registration price! All memorial signs must be ordered by 9/5/26. Kids 10 and under are just $10 registration fee. We can't wait to see you at the event!

Help us get the word out about our event by sharing on your social media feeds!

Race Packet Pick-up Days & Times:

• Thursday, 9/10, 4pm to 7pm, at ROCovery

• Friday, 9/11, 9am to 12pm, at ROCovery

• Saturday, 9/12, 9am to 12pm, at ROCovery

• Sunday, 9/13, starting at 8:30am to 9:45am, at Mendon

In it's 18th year, this event has grown to be bigger than ever! Formerly known as Ellison Park Cyclocross, Rochester Cyclocross is still presented by Full Moon Vista and is once again part of the USCX Series! This will be our ninth year at Genesee Valley Park, a Class 1 UCI race on Saturday, Class 2 races on Sunday and fields for everyone all weekend long, this is once again the premier cyclocross race in upstate New York.

Complete information, directions and PDF flyers can be found at www.rochestercyclocross.com!

Registration Fees and Closure:

• Registration for all fields will increase by $10 on Tuesday 9/1/2024.

• Regular Online Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on TUESDAY, September 15th.

• Early pre-registration fee for USAC juniors is $30 (plus Bikereg fee)

• Early Pre-registration fee for USAC Men's and Women's 4/5 fields is $50 (plus Bikereg fee)

• Early Pre-registration fee for all other USAC fields is $65 (plus Bikereg fee)

• UCI fields are pre-reg only

• Early Pre-reg fee for UCI Junior fields is $65 (plus Bikereg fee)

• Early Pre-reg fee for UCI Elite fields is $75 (plus Bikereg fee)

• After Tuesday, September 15th and day-of registration will be $50 for USAC Junior races, $70 for Men's and Women's 4/5, $85 for USAC adult races,

Start Order

• Start order for USAC amateur races determined using USCX standings as well as crossresults.com points.

• Only pre-registered riders are included. Day of registrants will not be considered in start order.

Licensing:

• A USA Cycling license (road or mountain), UCI or one-day license is required for all races starting before 2 p.m.

• ONEDAY beginner licenses only valid for USAC Juniors, Cat 5 Men and Women, and Single Speed fields. ONEDAY beginner license are not valid any other fields.

• ONEDAY licenses can be purchased through online registration or at the event for Category 5 Men, Category 5 Women, Single Speed, and USAC Junior races. ONEDAY Beginner license fee for 2026 is $15!

• When registering with a ONEDAY beginner license, enter ONEDAY in the license number field.

• USAC does allow experienced rider to purchase a ONEDAY experienced rider license for $35 in order to race your category without purchasing an annual license. Experience rider One-day license must be purchased through USAC's website and must be purchased per DAY.

• All other fields must have an annual license number - and have appropriate cyclocross category.

• If you are registering with an INTL license, please include your 11-digit UCI code when completing your registration

• A UCI International license is required for the UCI Juniors, Elite Men and Elite Women's races

• Please email [email protected] with questions

Juniors - USAC fields:

• A parent or guardian must have signed a release form for each race day.

• Early pre-reg fee is $30 (plus Bikereg fee). On 9/1 registration increases to $40 for USAC juniors. USAC Juniors must have a ONE DAY ($15) license for each day racing day or an annual license.

• Entry fee increased to $50 for late or day of registration.

Equipment Requirements:

• USA Cycling helmet rules apply.

• Non-UCI fields can ride cyclocross or mountain bikes (bar ends must be removed)

• Disc brakes are acceptable.

• UCI equipment rules apply to Elite fields. See rochestercyclocross.com for complete information

Hotel:

• Complete information can be found at rochestercyclocross.com