Race Day Certification 2025111

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.

Join us for the 4th Annual Rochester ATC 5K – Run/Walk for Recovery!

Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026

Location: Roberts Wesleyan University

Registration Fee: $35

New York Adult & Teen Challenge is a Christian residential discipleship program dedicated to helping individuals break free from life-controlling issues, including addiction, anxiety, and depression. Our mission is to see lives transformed through Christ as individuals begin to KNOW Christ, GROW in Christ, SERVE Christ, and SHARE what Christ has done for them.

With centers in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse (Men and Women), and Long Island officially opened back up, we are committed to providing hope and healing. However, our program is not supported by insurance or government funding—we rely entirely on the generosity of our community and fundraising events like our annual 5K Run/Walk for Recovery.

This event is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting and sponsoring the next individual seeking hope and restoration through our program. Participants can run or walk a traditional 5K while also engaging in peer-to-peer fundraising with their friends and family. Exciting prizes will be awarded based on fundraising achievements!

Sign up today and be part of a movement that brings freedom, healing, and transformation to those in need!

For more information, please email [email protected] to find out more

Thank you for partnering with us to change lives—one step at a time.

RHSC's Super Hear-O 5K & Family Fun Run

For the past two years, over 200 families gathered on a beautiful Sunday morning in June, many wearing superhero costumes, and ran, walked, rolled and strolled for a really great cause. They came out for Rochester Hearing & Speech Center’s annual Super Hear-O 5K, an event to celebrate the superheroes making a difference in the lives of individuals with hearing health needs and children with developmental disabilities served through our nonprofit mission of “Communication for Life.”

At RHSC, we provide both hearing health testing and treatment for individuals of all ages, but we also provide Early Intervention and Preschool Developmental Services to our youngest and most vulnerable children, many of whom are currently on the waitlist for Early Intervention services in Monroe County. Our team of audiologists, special education teachers, speech-language pathologists and occupational and physical therapists are superheroes who change the lives of so many every single day.

Now in it's third year, RHSC's Super Hear-O 5K & Family Fun Run will take place on Sunday, June 7th, from 9-11am in Seneca Park. This inclusive and family friendly event is geared toward all ages and abilities and features a 5K Walk/Run and a one-mile paved walk/roll or stroll option. The event also includes a Super Kid Zone filled with fun activities and our friends at Netsin’s will be joining us once again to provide ice cream for our participants. And, we’re expecting an even bigger turnout!

Please note that registration is FREE for kids under 12, but race t-shirt must be purchased at checkout, if desired (youth sizes available).

Join us for the 13th Annual Trinity Montessori Mondo Moto!

THREE RUN OPPORTUNITIES

5k Run: Runners will complete a course around Nazareth University, ending at the track. Top runners will receive cash prizes!

1 Mile Kids' Run: Runners will complete a short course around Nazareth University, and end with one lap on the track.

1/4 Mile Kids' Run: Runners will complete one lap of the track.

T-Shirts: T-Shirts are guaranteed for all participants who register by 5/16! After that, shirts will be given out on a first come, first serve basis on race day.

Day of the Run: Please park at Nazareth University; Parking Lot P. Packet pickup starts at 8am.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Gold Sponsor: $1000

Donor will be recognized at event award ceremony AND will have name/logo displayed on:

• Race banner

• Email communication

• Signage at the event

• Event website

• Race t-shirt*

Silver Sponsor: $500

Name/logo will be displayed on:

• Email communication

• Signage at the event

• Event website

• Race t-shirt*

Bronze Sponsor: $100

Name/logo will be displayed on:

• Signage at the event

• Event website

• Race t-shirt*

Trinity Friends & Family Sponsor: $50

Name/logo will be displayed on:

• Event website

• Race t-shirt*

• This opportunity will be available until our t-shirts are sent to print on May 18 @ 8:00pm

Obatron Productions' exercise arm, Obatron Fitness, is proud to offer the fourth year of our race series, West of the River Series! Enter the whole series or choose individual races. Walker and mobility-impaired friendly. Diet sensitive. Training available.

Keep scrolling for an overview of options and more information! If you're on a phone, that might take a bit. When you're ready to register, click the grouping for what you want: Individual Races or the Series (series registration ends when June Jaunt registration ends). Otherwise, click the "Race Info" tab to see all options at once.

2026 Updates and Information

1. We have youth pricing for those aged 19 and under.

2. Barbecue Bash Quarters Marathon Distance has replaced June Jaunt as a Rochester Runner of the Year race.

3. Barbecue Bash Quarters is certified! This means those who are looking for an autumn race to attempt a Boston Marathon qualifying time can use their 2026 time for their 2028 BM application.

4. Anyone who is an Obatron Racing Team prior to registration and on race day gets a discount off each individual race, the series, or the races (individually or as a series) with training.

5. Each race will have very modest awards, which must be claimed BEFORE leaving. None will be held. They will be ready no earlier than 45 minutes after the start of each race and will be later for longer races. Watch event messages for details closer to each race. See "Awards" below for more information.

6. Training available at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/WestOfTheRiverTraining. (Registration will open by March 10.)

Special Component of Barbecue Bash Quarters

You can choose to run 1, 2, 3, or all 4 quarters of a marathon (6.55 to 26.2 miles) for Barbecue Bash Quarters (BBQ), formerly Barbecue Bash Half. What's more is that you can adjust down during the race if you need to, so if you started out with the idea of getting a marathon done and it's just not in the cards that day, you will not DNF your race; instead, you'll be bumped down to the last quarter you did finish. On the flipside, you can't decide to upgrade while on the course; that has to be done by the end of packet pick-up on race day so you can pay the appropriate difference in cost and so that Hourglass Works can re-map your timing chip attached to your bib. Accompanying friends for an entire lap after you've finished your race is discouraged for various reasons, including difficulty in accurately conveying to authorities and volunteers how many racers are left. There are no early starts. If you need a race with even more generous cutoffs than ours, we have some suggestions.

When to Race and Related Details

June Jaunt, 5K

Race Date/Time/Location: Sunday, June 21 (Father's Day), 8:45 a.m. at Studio 22, 67 Old Hojack Lane, Hilton, New York 14468.

Shirt Cutoff: Register on or before June 2

Cutoff Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes (8:45 am. to 10 a.m.) with a pace of 24:12 per mile or faster

Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5556356155/

Packet Pick-up

Day 1: June 20, 2:30-4:30 p.m. @ Greece Canal Park, Millennium Lodge Parking Lot (RD's Car or Picnic Table, depending on weather) (Strongly recommended, plus you get bonus raffle tickets)

Day 2: June 21, 8:00-8:30 a.m. @ Studio 22

Awards/Prizes: 9:30 a.m. or later

The Potato Run, 10K

Race Date/Time/Location: Sunday, September 6, 8:30 a.m. at Greece Canal Park (GCP), Towpath Shelter (near the Canal Path) 241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626

Shirt Cutoff: Register on or before August 18

Cutoff Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes (8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.) with a pace of 21:46 per mile or faster

Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6225550420

Packet Pick-up

Day 1: GCP, Millennium Lodge Parking Lot (exact location TBD), September 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Strongly recommended, plus you get bonus raffle tickets)

Day 2: RACE DAY! September 6, 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., GCP, Towpath Shelter

Awards/Prizes: 9:15 or later

Barbecue Bash Quarters, 1/4, 2/4 (Half Marathon), 3/4, or 4/4 (Full) Marathon

Race Date/Time/Location: Sunday, November 1 (Daylight Savings Time Ends), All start at 7:30 a.m. at Spencerport Depot and Canal Museum (SD&CM), 16 East Ave, Spencerport, NY 14559

Shirt Cutoff: Register on or before October 10

Cutoff Time: 7:30 hours (7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for all options. 1 Quarter Pace: 1:08:42; 2 Quarters Pace: 34:19; 3 Quarters Pace: 22:54; 4 Quarters Pace: 17:11

Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5811055855 (Route slightly modified from past years to make certification easier and the path smoother.)

Packet Pick-up

Day 1: October 31, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., SD&CM, Top Floor (Strongly recommended, plus you get bonus raffle tickets)

Day 2: November 1, 6:45 a.m. to 7:20 a.m., SD&CM, Top Floor (This is our busiest race; do not wait until race day if you can help it.)

Awards/Prizes: 8:30 a.m. or later (No formal ceremony; rolling announcements due to complex nature of this race - four distances simultaneously being completed.)

Race Gift Giveaways: Again, this year we are giving away shirts with entries. The sizing cutoffs are listed above. If you miss the shirt cutoff, if time and supplies allow, you may be given a substitute race gift. Due to the high cost of shirt production, we do not order extras at this time. If you check in on-site after the race is over, we may have shirts from people who don't show up.

Series Information

Registration for or upgrading to the whole series should be done before June Jaunt occurs. If you do all three races, but do not register for the series, we cannot guarantee you will get the gift due to administrative logistics of tracking participants.

When you register for the series, there's only one spot for choosing a giveaway cut/size, so that will be applicable only to the first race, June Jaunt. You will see questions for your cut/size preference for the other two races in a separate question section along with other registration questions to help us shape the race. When it's closer to the race time, the RD will transfer you to each individual race. If you miss the giveaway cutoff, you are not guaranteed a shirt for June Jaunt. If time and supplies allow, those who miss the shirt may be given a substitute race gift.

What You Get

• pacers and/or lead bikes for select races and paces as available, including a final finisher escort (on foot or bike) for whoever is the last person on the course

• medal on race day

• technical race shirts, if registered in time, and an alternate gift if time and supplies allow, if not

• food-themed kits appropriate to each race

• amenity kits appropriate to the season of each race

• series participants get a preparation and recovery kit with their June Jaunt packet pick-up (late conversions will get theirs while supplies last)

• opportunities to earn more swag and chances to win random prizes on race day

• personalized bib for Barbecue Bash Quarters, if registered by giveaway (shirt) cutoff

• chance to make a donation to our Charity Partners for any of three food-related charities on the west side of Monroe County

• 20% discount on any order at Foot Kinetics (see sponsors)

RoadID discount (see sponsors)

• connectivity to other racers via the Obatron Fitness Conversation Space Facebook group

• Sundae & Frozen Fruit Bar for June Jaunt, Salt Potato Bar for The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bar for Barbecue Bash Quarters

• generous cutoff times (June Jaunt: 1 hr., 15 min., The Potato Run: 2 hr., 15 min., Barbecue Bash Quarters: 7 hrs., 30 minutes)

Other

You might have surmised there is an emphasis on food! I grew up hungry until I could earn money myself to buy food, and while my company, Obatron Fitness, isn't a non-profit, each race will include three charitable components: 1) fundraising drive via registration for each host town's food program for those in need; 2) a food drive for the same organization on race day; and 3) a portion of proceeds after expenses are covered will be donated to the organization.

Discount Offers & Referrals

Entering the series rather than individual races gets you pricing equal to or less than the total of the individual race fees (depending upon when you register), a lower RunSignUp fee than the sum of the fees when registering separately, and a series gift. The training offered through the series registration page is at a much-reduced price from when we train folks for races other than our own. If you are a member of GRTC or Obatron Race Team, you get a discount at checkout for that. Additionally, you may earn back some of your registration by having other racers use your personal referral link, generated after you register. See the "Referrals" section for more information.

Race Awards & Raffle Prizes

We provide modest awards for the first-place finishers in each gender designation for overall placements and in age groups (AG). Our age group awards are meant to be fun tokens of acknowledgement and in the spirit of the races. We've had keychains, seasonings, and phone holders, among other prizes, in the past. Winners of Race Prizes or Raffles must be present or have someone as their proxy to claim their awards at the race day presentation or they are forfeited, likely being raffled off to volunteers at the end. There will be a modest prize for the series winner sent December or later, after the whole series concludes, if there are at least ten series participants.

Additional Details

We will post additional details as they occur. Any changes will be updated here, on the Obatron Fitness Facebook page, in our Facebook group, and communicated through RunSignUp messaging. Please note, as the pandemic has proven, life is unpredictable! It is possible that changes in time and location could occur for reasons beyond our control. Keep an eye on your email for race communications to ensure you know all you need to know about the race(s).

Training

Training is available. See https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/WestOfTheRiverTraining details.