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Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
Rochester Regional Health In-Person Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too
April 26, 2026
Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Start Times
Half Marathon 7:30AM
5K 7:40AM
Kids 1/2 Mile 10:30AM
Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village
USATF Certified Course for the Half to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds
Part of the Four Season Challenge so you can earn extra schwag including another medal once you complete your Half or 5K
In Person Registration Includes
• Chip Timing
• Online Results
• Post-race Food
• Race Logoed Finisher Medal
Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st
5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st
Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)
• Printable custom finisher certificate
• In-person event
Virtual Registration Includes
• Online Results
• Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (Any packets that are not picked up will be mailed the week after the In-Person event.)
• Finisher Medal
• Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st.
5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Size guaranteed by March 31st
Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)
• Printable custom finisher certificate
• Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, April 26th and 11:59pm, Sunday, May 3rd.
Packet Pickup/Expo *Please Note: the Packet Pickup info below may be subject to change
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY. Others can get their packet for you.
Friday, April 24th 12-6PM and Saturday, April 25th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)
And on race day 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP to am at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village
Rochester Road Runners launched in the summer of 2014 as a free, pressure-free alternative to costly running store groups and rigid local clubs. Founded by Bill, a runner who believed Rochester deserved better, the crew now brings together around 30 members, from marathon regulars to total beginners. Built on the belief that running should be accessible to everyone, driven by camaraderie, and fun first, Rochester Road Runners welcomes all paces and experience levels. Three runs a week, all free, all rooted in Rochester: Wednesday evenings at Tryon City Tavern, Saturday mornings with a long run option, and Thursday training workouts. No fees, no expectations, no pressure, just genuine community.