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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Meridian Centre Park, Rochester NY
5K · 1 Mile
54–72°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
60–73°F
dry
2024
56–74°F
dry
2023
53–70°F
dry
2022
51–63°F
rain
2021
50–68°F
dry
2020
57–81°F
dry
2019
54–69°F
rain
2018
57–73°F
rain
2017
67–90°F
dry
2016
52–75°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Cloudy · 49–74°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 49°F · 13% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Event Overview
The Brighton Believes 5K is going to "Hit the Ground Running" to kick off an awesome new school year. The Brighton PTSA along with the incredibly generous sponsors will be hosting our fourth annual community-oriented 5K run, walk and kids run to celebrate the start of the new school year. All proceeds will go towards the events, scholarships and other opportunities the PTSA supports throughout the school year in our Brighton Community.
Date and Location
- Date: 2026-09-26
- Location: Meridian Centre Park, Rochester, NY
- Registration URL: Join the Race
Bib Pick Up
BIB PICK UP IS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, 5:30-7:30p @ BRIGHTON'S DISTRICT OFFICE 2035 MONROE AVENUE or right before the race on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26th, 8-8:50a @ Meridian Center Park
Weather Policy
This is a rain or shine event. If there is severe weather, we will notify participants via email by 8:15 am of any race changes.
Event Highlights
- Race Timing: Timing by RobinHood Racing
- Race-Day T-Shirt: A race-day t-shirt (when you register by September 8th!)
Course map
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