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Sunday, April 25th, 2027
285 E Main Street, Rochester NY
Half · 5K
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About this race
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
Race Options
- In-Person Events: Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
- Virtual Events: Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
- Accessibility: Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too
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Event Details
Date: April 25, 2027
Location: Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Start Times
- Half Marathon: 7:30 AM
- 5K: 7:40 AM
- Kids 1/2 Mile: 10:30 AM
Course Information
- Venue: Start/Finish at Parcel 5, Rochester, featuring a great downtown Green Space for the Post Race Party and Athlete's Village
- Course Certification: USATF Certified Course includes more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights, and sounds
- Seasonal Challenge: Part of the Four Season Challenge, earn extra schwag including another medal upon completion of your Half or 5K
In-Person Registration Benefits
- Timing: Chip Timing included
- Results: Online Results provided
- Post-Race: Food available
- Finisher Medal: Race Logoed Medal given
Participant Gear
Half Marathon Participants receive a Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post-race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 14th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st.
5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Size guaranteed by March 31st.
Kids Race gets short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops).
- Vintage Gear: If tops are not available, vintage race gear options during packet pickup.
- Certificate: Printable custom finisher certificate provided.
- Event Format: In-person event experience.
Virtual Registration Benefits
- Results: Online Results available
- Shipping: Shirt & medal shipped if unable to attend packet pickup
- Finisher Medal: Included for all participants
- Participant Gear: Similar to in-person events, with options while supplies last.
Packet Pickup/Expo
Note: Packet Pickup information may be subject to change.
Do not wait until race day. Others can get their packet for you.
- Friday, April 23rd: 12 PM - 6 PM
- Saturday, April 24th: 10 AM - 4 PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)
- Race Day: 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM to pick up at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village
Complete Your Race
Complete your race and submit your results between 7 AM, Sunday, April 25th and 11:59 PM, Sunday, May 2nd.
More Information
For further details and updates, visit the official race page.
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