Mark Your Calendars for September 21st, 2025

Thank you for joining us September 15th

Join Us Sunday, September 15th starting at Maplewood Park and finishing at Innovative Field

View the 2024 Participant Guide Here

  • Half Marathon | 7:30AM
  • 5K | 7:40AM
  • Kids 1/2 Mile | 10:30AM
  • Offering In Person until Sept 14th at 3:45PM or Virtual until August 31st

We are excited to announce the following Half Marathon/5K/Kids Race Pace Team.  This is a free offering.  Simply find your pace leader sign, introduce yourself to them, then follow them along to the finish.

We are excited to have The Uptown Groove playing LIVE at Innovative Field during the race from 8:30AM to 11AM.

The Uptown Groove is a high-energy, elite party band from Western and Central, NY. They play a variety of Motown, R&B Funk/Soul, Disco, Rock and Current Top 40 Pop/Rock. The band performs at venues ranging from clubs to festivals and from weddings to corporate functions. The Uptown Groove brings world-class musicianship, superior professionalism and an exemplary guest experience.

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Feel the energy around every corner. Celebrate the goodness Rochester has to offer.  The breathtaking views along the historic Genesee River. The overwhelming crowd support from neighbors and volunteers. The perfect mix of elevation changes to keep you challenged.

The inspiration from participants alongside you. The Rochester 1/2 Marathon & 5K has it all.

#runtheROC

#ROCyourstory

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Part of the Four Season Challenge

 

 Commit to a year of racing in one of these categories!

Details Here

The 2024 Half Marathon Version will include

  • Winter Warrior Half Marathon on Saturday, January 6th
  • Flower City Challenge Half Marathon on Sunday, April 28th
  • Shoreline Half Marathon on Saturday, July 20th
  • Rochester Half Marathon on Sunday, September 15th
  • Ideally all races should be In Person, but if you need to do Virtual that is fine. I mean is Winter Warrior in Florida fair? :)

The 2024 5Kish Version will include

  • Winter Warrior Quarter Marathon on Saturday, January 6th - this is where the (5Kish) comes in
  • Flower City Challenge 5K on Sunday, April 28th
  • Shoreline 5K on Saturday, July 20th
  • Rochester 5K on Sunday, September 15th
  • Ideally all races should be In Person, but if you need to do Virtual that is fine. I mean is Winter Warrior in Florida fair? :)

Fee for Four Season Challenge Add on is $45 when you register for Winter Warrior

Sign Up for Winter Warrior/Four Season Challenge Here

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