ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird

ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:30am
Genesee Valley Park

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NEW REGISTRATION OPTION - No Frills Benefit 5K Slots available until 10/9 5:45PM

With the race selling out, this is a Special Benefit slot whereby you still get a Strangebird Beverage (if of age) & Post Race Food, but you do not get a medal nor shirt. Ten dollars of this registration fee will be split between 2 upcoming Fleet Feet Charity Events - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Ellen and Hospice 5K Team Claire. If any medals not claimed after race we will hand out first come first serve.

What is ROCtoberfest?
ROCtoberfest is a 5K and fundraising opportunity for local charities in October. It's the chance for participants to run a 5K & donate to local charities!  And for charities to raise money for their organizations without the expense of producing an event.

Grab your running shoes and lederhosen to celebrate with our ROCtoberfest 5K! Join us at Genesee Valley Park for a 5K run/walk that also will serve as a fundraising event for local charities.  Let's celebrate Rochester and charities in it. Register today to join the ROCtoberfest fun!

Strangebird hopes to be a place to bring folks of all feathers together in a modern, approachable, comfortable, and accepting environment.  It is a place where you can drink award-winning, hand-crafted beers and eat made-from-scratch food.  Our experienced team is ready to bring you high-quality, delicious beer & food.

Located at 62 Marshall Street, Rochester, NY and open Thursday-Monday from 12:00pm-11:00pm

Registration available until Friday, October 9th at 5:45pm
There is no day-of registration. Please plan accordingly. 

In-Person Includes:

• Live 5K Race with Professional Timing

• Event Bib

• Short-Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt guaranteed by September 20, 2026

• Post-Race Cookout

• Complimentary glass of beer for those 21 and over.  ID Req'd.  

• Online Results

• Printable Finisher Certificate

• NEW THIS YEAR - custom finisher medal 

100% of donations are paid directly to the charity.  Select a nonprofit organization of your choice when registering to donate and support.  Anyone can give to the charity of their choice either as a participant or as a donor!  You can also become a fundraiser for your favorite charity, encouraging your friends and family to support the organization of your choice.

Short sleeve cotton t-shirts are included with your registration!
Shirts are guaranteed to anyone registered by September 20, 2026. 

  

*Color subject to change based on supply chain availability

Want to raise money for your charity?  Become a charity partner!
• All charity partners must be a 501C-3 and fill out their financial information on Runsignup.com for direct payment.
• Charity partners must submit a logo and description of the charity
• 100% of donations will be sent directly to the respective charity from RunSignUp

To list your organization as one of our beneficiaries, email events@yellowjacketracing.com with your non-profit's logo and a description of your charity.
We will then send you a link to set up your financial information, so the donation money is sent directly to your account.
After that, you can start promoting your fundraising team with your members on social media and email.

If your organization raises $1000 or more, you will be able to set up a tent at the race site showcasing your organization.