Running Races in Rochester, New York — 2026

There are 29 running races in Rochester, New York in 2026. The next is the ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird on October 10. Distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird

Sat, Oct 10 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5K - In PersonNo Frills Benefit 5K Spots

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Nocturnal 12

Sat, Oct 17 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Nocturnal 12 Endurance Challenge

From $50 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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The Little Way 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road The Little Way 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fleet Feet ROC Fall Training 2026

Tue, Oct 20 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Virtual No Boundaries WalkCrew 5K presented by SauconyNo Boundaries WalkCrew 5K presented by SauconyVirtual No Boundaries Learn to Run 5K presented by Saucony +7

From $69 Open Closing Soon

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Run Like Hell 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Town of Greece Trick-or-Trot

Sat, Oct 31 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Trick-or-Trot 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Open Closing Soon

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Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual 1K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual East Avenue Grocery 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 2-Mile Run/WalkThe Feast Thanksgiving Day Virtual Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Race with Grace 5K AND 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual 5K10KVIRTUAL 10K

From $30 Open

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Winter Wonderland Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Santa Stampede - Rochester, NY

Sun, Dec 13 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

Sun, Dec 20 · Rochester, NY Rochester

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

From $15 Open

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Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay

Sat, Jan 9 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Quarter Marathon (In Person)Virtual Quarter Marathon4 Person Half Marathon Relay (In Person) +2

From $42 Open

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Sugar Bowl 5K - Polar Cats Series Race #2

Sun, Jan 17 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Sugar Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 2

From $25 Open

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Super Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race #3

Sun, Feb 14 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Super Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 3

From $25 Open

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Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Bowl Series #4

Sun, Feb 28 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 4Cereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race Series HolderCereal Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race 4 +1

From $25 Open

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Guardian’s Cup, in partnership with Healing Heroes Foundation

Fri, Mar 5 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Guardian’s Cup, in partnership with Healing Heroes Foundation

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Run Our River 5K Series presented by fairlife

Tue, Apr 13 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road July 21 - Race 4May 12 - Race 2April 14 - Race 1 +11

From $25 Closed

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Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

Sun, Apr 25 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Virtual Kids 1/2 MileVirtual Kids 1/2 MileFlower City 5K - Wheelchair +17

From $15 Closed

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Pink & Teal Challenge

Sat, May 8 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Walk (5k or 2 mile "shortcut")5k Run (Women/Female Identifying Only Race)VIRTUAL Walk +7

From $10 Closed

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Run Our River 5K- May presented by fairlife

Tue, May 11 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road May 12 - Race 2

From $25 Closed

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

Sun, May 16 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Tim Hortons Timbits TrotTim Hortons Timbits TrotVirtual 5K +9

From $15 Closed

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

Sun, Jun 6 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Super Hear-O One-Mile Walk/Roll/StrollSuper Hear-O One-Mile Walk/Roll/StrollSuper Hear-O 5K Road Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing

Fri, Aug 27 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Triathlon Kids Splash-n-DashKids Splash-n-Dash5K Run +13

From $25 Closed 7 spots left

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

Sun, Sep 19 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Virtual Virtual Rochester 5KVirtual Rochester 5KRochester 5K +11

From $15 Closed

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McQuaid Invitational Open Race

Sat, Oct 2 · Rochester, NY Rochester

Road Open RaceOpen Race

From $15 Closed

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