Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

• Rochester Regional Health In-Person Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

• Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

• Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too

View 2026 Athletes Guide Here

April 26, 2026
Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604

Start Times

• Half Marathon: 7:30AM
• 5K: 7:40AM
• Kids 1/2 Mile: 10:30AM

Race Features

• Location: Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village
• Course: USATF Certified Course for the Half to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds
• Challenge: Part of the Four Season Challenge so you can earn extra schwag including another medal once you complete your Half or 5K

In Person Registration Includes

• Timing: Chip Timing
• Results: Online Results
• Food: Post-race Food
• Medal: Race Logoed Finisher Medal

Participant Gear

• Half Marathon: Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last).
• 5K: Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top.
• Kids Race: Receives a short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tax, size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops).
• Vintage Gear: Should tops not be available to choose, we will have vintage race gear you can choose from during Friday & Saturday packet pickup.

Virtual Registration Includes

• Results: Online Results
• Shipping: Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup.
• Medal: Finisher Medal
• Half Marathon Gear: Choices as mentioned for in person registration (while supplies last).

Packet Pickup/Expo

Please Note: The Packet Pickup info below may be subject to change. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY. Others can get their packet for you.

• Date & Time: Friday, April 24th 12-6PM and Saturday, April 25th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)
• Race Day: 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village