Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk

Race Details

Date: August 22, 2026

Location: 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY 14624

History

• Background: Matt St. James is a 2003 Churchville-Chili High School graduate.
• Education: Graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2007 with a degree in Social Work.
• Achievements: A top runner on the Cross Country and Track teams for four years.
• Event: Suffered cardiac arrest during a practice on March 14, 2007, leading to a brain injury.

5K Course Info

• Course: On the Matt St. James cross country trails.
• Start Time: 10 a.m. for both runners and walkers.
• Line Up: Please line up behind runners if you are walking.
• Timing: Chip timing will be used this year!

Kids Run

• Event: 1K run following the completion of the 5K.
• Cost: Free (t-shirt not included).

Registration Info

• Entry Fee: $25 per person pre-registration (through July 31).
• Price Increase: $30 per person from August 1-21.
• Race Day: $35 for registration on the event day.
• Shirts: Participants that pre-register will receive a T-shirt as long as available.

Awards

• Recognition: Awards will be given for the 5K.
• T-Shirts: Available for purchase at $20: sizes 2XL or larger will be $25.
• Purchase Link: Buy T-shirts at paypal.me/stjames5k.
• Email: Pre-registration inquiries can be sent to astjames@frontiernet.net.

Beneficiary Information

• Support: This year, proceeds will support David’s Refuge.
• Mission: Serves over 1,000 families with respite experiences and wellness opportunities.
• Goal: Provides critical support to parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
• Learn More: Visit davidsrefuge.org for additional information.

Additional Details

This race is USATF Sanctioned.

Event Link

For more information about the race, please visit Matt St.James 5K Run/Walk.