Karknocker 5K Race/Walk - 29th Annual

Karknocker 5K Race/Walk - 29th Annual

This is the 29th Annual event Co-Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce & M&T Bank and is open to the public. Race starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Starts and ends at East Rochester School District campus, 200 Woodbine Avenue.

Course Information

USATF Certified Course: NY24006KL

Participant Benefits

• T-shirt & Medal: Karknocker DriFit t-shirt and medal for the first 200 registrants (To be eligible to receive an event t-shirt, registrations must be received by 5:00 pm July 6, 2026.)
• Water Stations: Water at start, at mile markers, and after race.
• Prize Money:
  • Male: 1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100
  • Female: 1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd $300, 4th $200, 5th $100
  • Masters: 1st $75 for both Male and Female
  • Course Records: $100 for both Male and Female records
• Age Groups: The age groups are as follows: 9 and Under, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79. The Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in each age group receive MEDALS.

Cost

Cost: $30 + fee | $35 + fee on race day (CARD ONLY ON RACE DAY - NO CASH/CHECK)

Packet Pickup Information

• Date & Time: Thursday, July 24 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Rochester Running Company (1387 Mt. Hope Ave)
• Race Day: Friday, (Race Day) 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm at East Rochester High School (Race location)

Sponsors

Premier sponsor: M&T Bank

Additional sponsors:

Annechino Law, Balkan Motors LLC, Brenton Jacob Memorial Fund, Building Innovation Group INC, Byrne Dairy, Debbie Supply, equaTEK Interactive, E.R. Rotary Club, Family First Federal Credit Union, Flower City Dental, Glass Elegance, Good Smoke BBQ, Graham Plastic Surgery, Grass Roots Wellness, Hoselton Auto Mall, Intivity, K B Graphics, Leo's Bakery & Deli, Lilac Family Dental Care, Lyons National Bank, M & T Bank, MRB Group, NFP Insurance, Northeastern Pools Inc, Perlo's Restaurant, Purely Cannabis Company, Pullano & Farrow PLLC, Rochester Magnet Company, Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria, Struck & Sons, Inc., Taco Bell, Taylor the Builder, Techniplex Management/MCA Group, Unlimited Enclosures Hart Inc., Town/Village of East Rochester, Vision Auto (Kia Dealership), Wacky Buttons, Wash Haus Laundromats, Wegmans

Awards

Around 8:15 pm at the Finish Line.

Registration Link

For more details and to register, visit here.