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37 events in City of Rochester, New York

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Rochester Half Marathon [rochestermarathon.com]

    Sun, Sep 21, 2025

    5k Half Marathon Run

    Morrie Silver Way, City Of Rochester, New York, 14650, United States
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  • Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K [runsignup.com]

    Tue, Jan 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    This program is designed to help walkers, walk-runners, and runners who want to traverse the 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K distance, whether they have previously done their selected distance or not. There is no...

    This program is designed to help walkers, walk-runners, and runners who want to traverse the 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K distance, whether they have previously done their selected distance or not. There is no obligation to register for any race, and if you choose to register for one, that is a payment to the race.

    The program targets three groups' goals:

    • walkers who want to gradually increase the amount of mileage they do so that they can complete a 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K

    • walk-runners who want to increase the speed of their walk-run to shorten their 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K times

    • those who want to train to run a 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K without walking

    All "Ready for" programs take participants from where they are to their chosen distances and cover at least six weeks, with many coached in-person workouts (including 5K, 5-Mile, and10K practice for the participants' chosen training distances), a practice of at least 70% of their specific distance, a comprehensive training plan (tweaked midway, if needed, as the participants progress), and a private training group on Facebook.

    When:

    Tuesdays and Thursdays either at 8 a.m. for morning only sessions or 6 p.m. for traditional weeknight/weekend morning sessions.

    Saturdays, 8 a.m. for both sessions

    Where:

    Most workouts are at Greece Canal Park, Millennium Lodge, at 241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 until too dark for the park (it closes at dusk). When GCP is closed, sessions typically move to nearby Henpeck Park, Cherry Creek Ln, and Canal Ponds Park.

    What:

    Tuesdays are hill workouts. Thursdays are speed workouts. Saturdays are long distance workouts.

    Why choose Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K for your training?

    • No minimum pace requirement.

    • No previous experience required for 5K; experience may be required for 5-Mile and 10K, if the session is a shorter one.

    • Small program size means Vickey gets to know you well enough to lightly tailor a program to your goals and needs.

    • Vickey is an experienced walker and runner who has raced a wide range of paces and distances, so she can relate to a variety of issues and concerns.

    • You choose which 5K/5-Mile/10K to participate in, if you want to do an official 5K/5-Mile/10K at all.

    • It's cost effective and provides personalization and individual attention in a small group setting where the coach gets to know each participant.

    • All participants are welcome from people just starting to walk for fitness to those who have been racing for years.

    5k 10k Run Walk

    City of Rochester, New York, United States
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  • Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4 [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Description

    🐾 Polar Cats Winter Race Series: The Bowl Series is Back! 🐾

    Originally created by Bill Kehoe in the ’90s, the Polar Cats Winter Race Series returns for another fun, low-frills, low-cost winter...

    🐾 Polar Cats Winter Race Series: The Bowl Series is Back! 🐾

    Originally created by Bill Kehoe in the ’90s, the Polar Cats Winter Race Series returns for another fun, low-frills, low-cost winter running season around Rochester!

    Each race has its own ā€œBowlā€ theme — and you can run one or all four!

    šŸ† Race Schedule

    Race 1: Holiday Bowl 5K – December 6, 2025 | RACE 1 HERE

    Race 2: Sugar Bowl 5K – January 18, 2026 | RACE 2 HERE

    Race 3: Super Bowl 5K – February 8, 2026 | RACE 3 HERE

    Race 4: Cereal Bowl 5K – March 1, 2026 | RACE 4 HERE

    🄣 Race 4: The Cereal Bowl!

    Wrap up the series with everyone’s favorite — the Cereal Bowl!

    Enjoy your favorite cereals and hot chocolate after the race at this fun, relaxed winter finale.

    šŸ“ Location: Seneca Park 2222

    šŸ“¦ Packet Pickup:

    Saturday, Feb. 28 @ Rochester Running Company – 10- 1 PM (adjusted time* if needed to be picked up after 1 PM, send an email or call the store and we will set aside for you! rochesterrunningco@gmail.com or 585-417-5575

    Race Day (March 1) – 9 - 10 AM at the race site

    šŸŽ‰ After the Race: Post-race party and Series Awards Ceremony!

    🧤 Series Registration Includes

    Polar Cats Sweatpants (upgrade to Vuori Joggers available)

    Race T-shirt for the Holiday Bowl 5K (Race #1)

    Entry to all four races

    Post-race refreshments

    Eligibility for age group and overall prizes (per race & series)

    Keep your bib for all races, or grab a new one at packet pickup if you forget!

    šŸ… Awards

    Top 3 male & female finishers (each race + overall series)

    Top 2 age group winners (each race + overall series)

    ā„ļø Friendly Note

    Polar Cats races are traditionally scheduled opposite Freezeroo Series weekends so you can enjoy both series! (One overlap this year.)

    šŸ‘‰ Freezeroo info: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/FreezerooSeriesIndividualRace

    5k 4 Miles Run

    2222 St. Paul Street, City of Rochester, New York, 14621, United States
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  • Pints and Pavement @ The Amerks! [runsignup.com]

    Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 5:45 PM

    Description

    Join us for a run through the city followed by an Amerks game! We will meet in front of Blue Cross Arena and take off at 5:45 pm for a 3 mile ish run. Post run we will head inside for the 7:05 pm...

    Join us for a run through the city followed by an Amerks game! We will meet in front of Blue Cross Arena and take off at 5:45 pm for a 3 mile ish run. Post run we will head inside for the 7:05 pm Amerks game and enjoy the game from the best seats in the house, the Party Deck! This run AND game will be open to all. You do NOT need to run to enjoy the game. Significant others and kids are welcome to join.

    There are two ticket options to pick from:

    • $48 ticket includes food, water, and soda

    • $68 ticket includes food, water, soda, beer (Bud, Bud Light, Blue, and Blue Light), and wine (one red and one white option) This ticket only covers the options mentioned here. For example, if you would like an IPA you will need to purchase that separately at one of the vendors in the arena. You will be able to add on this alcohol package during checkout. We are not able to customize the food and beverage options that the Amerks offer.

    We will need to give the Amerks a head count two weeks before the game; all tickets MUST be purchased by March 6th. No refunds will be given for those who cannot attend the game. However, you can transfer your ticket to someone else.

    5k Run

    1 War Mem Sq, City of Rochester, New York, 14614, United States
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  • Official Lilac 5k & 10k Training Program presented by Fleet Feet [fleetfeet.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

    Description

    Official Lilac 5k & 10k Training Program presented by Fleet Feet

    Begins Wednesday March 25, 2026

    Join us and have your best Lilac Yet!

    Join our social training groups with our experienced coach who...

    Official Lilac 5k & 10k Training Program presented by Fleet Feet

    Begins Wednesday March 25, 2026

    Join us and have your best Lilac Yet!

    Join our social training groups with our experienced coach who will guide you through every step along the way with the support and camaraderie of Fleet Feet!

    Choose from the following programs:

    • Lilac 5k - This program is perfect for those who already can run 1-3 miles without stopping but want to get stronger for race day,

    • Lilac 10k - This program is perfect for those who already run 4-8 miles without stopping but want to improve their Lilac 10k performance

    Program start / End date: Wednesday March 25, 2026, to race day on Sunday May 17, 2026

    Goal Event: Fairlife! Lilac 5k & 10k presented by Fleet Feet

    3.1 Miles 5k 6.2k 10k Run

    155 Culver Road, City of Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
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