Running Races in Rochester, New York — 2026

There are 38 running races in Rochester, New York in 2026. The next is the Run Our River 5K Series presented by fairlife on April 14. Distances include 5K races, trail runs.

Run Our River 5K Series presented by fairlife

Tue, Apr 14 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road August 11 - Race 5Run Our River Series- All RacesApril 14 - Race 1 +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Rochester River Run/Walk 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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17th Annual C.U.R.E 5K Run & Fun Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Walker Participant (Child 5 years old - 18 years old)Walker Participant (Child 4 years old and under)Walker Participant (Adult) +3

From $0 Open

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Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

Sun, Apr 26 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Virtual Kids 1/2 MileFlower City 5K - WheelchairVirtual 5K +7

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pink & Teal Challenge

Sat, May 9 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Walk (5k or 2 mile "shortcut")One Lucky RunnerVIRTUAL Walk +2

From $10 Open

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Run for Restore 5K

Sat, May 9 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5K Run or Walk - Adult5K Run or Walk - Youth (Ages 6-16)

From $20 Open

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Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet

Sun, May 17 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Tim Hortons Timbits TrotVirtual 5KFairlife 5K presented by Fleet Feet +3

From $15 Open

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Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Trail Race Series

Wed, May 27 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Trail Race 2 - Webster Park - Parkview LodgeDirt Cheap Trail Race Series (All 4 races)Race 1 - Durand Eastman Park - Magnolia Shelter +2

From $23 Open

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Francis Parker School 23 Spring Fun Run

Sun, May 31 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Closed

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RUN585 Race Series

Wed, Jun 3 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road The Big Run 5KHot Summer Night 5KSummer in the City 8K +1

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge 5K - Run / Walk For Recovery

Sat, Jun 6 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge 5K - Run / Walk For Recovery

From $35 Open

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The Fast & The Furriest®

Sat, Jun 6 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual 1/2 Mile Kids RaceIn Person Dog WalkVirtual Dog Walk +4

From $12 Open

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SSGT Javier Ortiz Memorial 5K Race/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road SGGT JavIer Ortiz Memorial 5K Race & Walk

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Jun 7 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Super Hear-O One-Mile Walk/Roll/StrollSuper Hear-O 5K Road Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Trinity Montessori Mondo Moto

Sun, Jun 7 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Mondo Moto Lap-a-Thon

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Summer Speed Fest

Sat, Jun 13 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 4x400m Relay1 Mile400m Dash +1

From $25 Closed

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Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K

From $30 Open

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Harborfest 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 20 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Harborfest 5KHarborfest 10KHarborfest 5K & 10K Combo

From $30 Open

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West of the River Series (June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters)

Sun, Jun 21 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road June Jaunt 5KBarbecue Bash Quarters, 1/4 MarathonThe Potato Run 10K +7

From $35 Open 9 spots left

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Irondequoit 4th of July -- 10k and 2 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Irondequoit 2 Mile Fun Run2 Mile and 10K ComboIrondequoit 10k

From $25 Open

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Brighton July 4th 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Corn Hill 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Corn Hill 5K

From $30 Open

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Jungle Jog 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual VIRTUAL Jungle Jog 5k Run or Walk (Shirt, NO medal)Jungle Jog 5k Run or Walk (shirt & medal)VIRTUAL Jungle Jog 5k Run or Walk (Shirt & Medal) +1

From $35 Closed

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IEXC Race Series

Thu, Aug 6 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5k Race #35k Race #25k Race #1 +1

From $10 Open

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The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing

Fri, Aug 21 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Triathlon Kids Splash-n-Dash5K RunAthena / Clydesdale Sprint Triathlon +5

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Fleet Feet Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile

Sun, Sep 20 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Rochester 5KVirtual Rochester 5KVirtual Half Marathon +4

From $15 Open

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5th Annual Steven Derks Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5th Annual Steven Derks Memorial 5K

From $25 Closed

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4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running"

Sat, Sep 26 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Brighton Believes Kids "Choose Your Own Adventure" FUN RUN!Brighton Believes 5K

From $20 Closed

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2026 PGXC Race Series

Sun, Sep 27 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road PGXC SeriesRace 1 - 9/27Race 2 - 10/11 +3

From $25 Closed

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DEV - Race Series

Sun, Sep 27 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road DEV - SeriesDEV - Race 1 - 9/27DEV - Race 2 - 10/11 +3

From $25 Open

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ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird

Sat, Oct 10 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5K - In Person

From $30 Open

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Nocturnal 12

Sat, Oct 17 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Nocturnal 12 Endurance Challenge

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Spiritus Christi Riverwalk for Mental Health

Sun, Oct 25 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Closed

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UR Medicine Home Care Hospice 5K - Presented by Fleet Feet

Sun, Oct 25 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Hospice 1.25 Mile WalkVirtual 1.25 Mile WalkHospice 5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile (In-Person)Virtual 5K5k (In-Person)

From $14 Closed

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Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual 1K Run/WalkVirtual East Avenue Grocery Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual The Feast Thanksgiving Day Kid's Half Mile Fun RunThe Feast Thanksgiving Day Virtual Run/WalkThe Feast Thanksgiving Day 2-Mile Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

Sun, Dec 20 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Virtual 5KIn Person 5KIn Person Kids 1/2 Mile +1

From $15 Closed

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