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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester NY
Half · 5K
57–74°F · some rain risk
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2025
55–64°F
dry
2024
57–76°F
dry
2023
50–65°F
dry
2022
59–72°F
dry
2021
54–82°F
dry
2020
42–60°F
dry
2019
55–76°F
dry
2018
55–70°F
dry
2017
61–74°F
dry
2016
63–81°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
🕒 Race Schedule
- Half Marathon: 7:30am
- 5K Race: 7:40am
- Kids 1/2 Mile: 10:30am
🌐 Virtual Races
Virtual events will be available from September 20, 2026 @ 7am until September 27, 2026 @ 11:59pm.
🎟️ In-Person Registration Includes
- Enjoyable Experience: A chance to enjoy the gorgeous course, be with others, and celebrate Rochester!
- Electronic Timing: Accurate race timing for all participants.
- Post Race Food: Refreshments will be provided after the race.
- Finisher Medal: Every participant will receive a finisher medal.
👕 Shirts and Special Offers
- 5K Shirt: Short-sleeve tech shirt, size guaranteed if registered by August 23rd.
- Half Marathon Shirt: Long-sleeve tech shirt or Crewneck Sweatshirt, size guaranteed if registered by August 23rd.
- Printable Certificate: Custom finisher certificate will be available.
- Bus Pass: Fee includes a Bus Pass for 1/2 & 5K participants to the start line.
📦 Virtual Registration Includes
- Online Results: Results available online after the event.
- Shipping: Shipping of shirt and medal for those who cannot attend packet pickup.
- Completion Window: Complete your race between 7am, Sunday, September 20th and 11:59pm, Sunday, September 27th.
- Finisher Medal: Every virtual participant will also receive a finisher medal.
⚠️ Important Notice
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other scenario, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
🔗 More Information
For additional details, please visit the official race page.
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