ROC Indoor Season

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.

Register today for the 7th Annual PEF 5k!!!

The Penfield Education Foundation (PEF) is excited to be hosting the sixth (6th) annual PEF 5K with the support of our Premier Sponsor, Family First Credit Union. This race/walk will start and end at the Penfield High School track on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9am. This community 5K race/walk is intended to provide a morning of healthy exercise while supporting the Penfield Education Foundation (PEF).

• Register by April 3rd to receive a short sleeved technical t-shirt.

• UPDATED Packet pick-up will take place from 9am - 11am on Saturday, April 18th at Family First at 2520 Browncroft Blvd.

FREE Children’s races will follow the running of the 5K

Children 12 and under are welcome to meet us on the track after the 5k! We'll set the clock for 5 minutes, and the kids can run/walk as many laps as they can in those five minutes.

The primary goal of PEF is to raise funds to provide grants for school programs that are not supported through the District’s own budget and to support the awarding of scholarships to further the education of Penfield Central School District students. The PEF 5K is the main fundraiser to support these grants and scholarships.

The 2026 Rochester River Run Returns to Genesee Valley Park on Sunday, April 19!

You can run or walk in-person or participate virtually from any location you choose. Simply pre-register for your preferred participation level using the options above.

Live 5K ~ 10:30am start

• Registration increases to $45 at 12:00 a.m. day-of race on Sunday, April 19.

• Day-of registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt!

(size quantities are limited to first come–first serve)

• Day-of race registration fees are payable via credit card only.

• Cash and checks will only be accepted for donations and merchandise.

• Children are welcome to attend this family-friendly event.

Remember to pre-register by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 18 to receive the pre-registration rate of $35!

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

Join us for C.U.R.E.’s Family-Friendly 5K & Fun Walk! We’ll kick off the day at MCC and hit the course together for a fun, feel-good event that brings our community together.

This is one of C.U.R.E.’s biggest and most loved fundraisers—especially among our C.U.R.E. Families! Whether you’re racing the 5K or enjoying a one-mile walk, you’ll be surrounded by encouragement, energy, and hopeful hearts every step of the way.

As C.U.R.E. celebrates 50 years of supporting local Families affected by childhood cancer and blood disorders ,we invite participants to help carry that legacy forward by fundraising. Every dollar raised stays local and provides critical support to Families when they need it most. Plus, the more you fundraise, the bigger the prizes! Check out this year’s incentives under the C.U.R.E. Champion tab.

Post run/walk, we invite you to join us for the Post-Race Celebration right across the street for games, music and more! Location: 103 White Spruce Blvd. Rochester, NY 14623

Day of Timeline:

8a: Walk-In Registration Opens for Walkers & Runners

9a: Kickoff for Runners!

9:10a: Kickoff for Walkers!

9:30a: Post-Race Celebration begins!