Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge - Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile
Sun, Apr 25, 2027
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Rochester, NY
285 E Main Street
Typically 40–57°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
April 25, 2027
Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
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Rochester Regional Health In-Person Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
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Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
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Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too
Start Times
- Half Marathon 7:30AM
- 5K 7:40AM
- Kids 1/2 Mile 10:30AM
- Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village
- USATF Certified Course for the Half to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds
- 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
- Chip Timing
- Online Results
- Post Race Pizza
- Live Music
- Kidz Fun Zone
- Vendors
- Food Trucks
- Amazing scenic course of South East Historic Rochester
- Amazing Volunteers and Volunteer Groups
- Pace Leaders
- Finisher Medal
- Printable Custom Finisher Certificate
- PLUS
- Half Marathon Participants receive ASICS Jacket (while supplies last) OR Short Sleeve Gender Specific Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st. The ASICS Jacket Sizes are in the system while you register.
- 5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Gender Specific Technical Top. Short Sleeve Gender Specific Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st
- Kids Race gets short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $13 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)
- Should tops not be available to choose, we will have vintage race gear you can choose from during Friday & Saturday packet pickup.
Upgrade to the Half Marathon VIP Experience Offer as it includes these added benefits:
- Thursday VIP packet pick-up and cocktail hour
- Race Day VIP area inside Merc on Main including pre-race bagels, bottled water, sports drink, energy gels
- ASICS x Fleet Feet Training shirt
- Entry to Fleet Feet 13.1 Spring Training Program
- $50.00 ASICS voucher good instore at Fleet Feet Rochester & Buffalo
Virtual Registration Includes
- Online Results
- Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (Any packets that are not picked up will be mailed the week after the In-Person event.)
- Finisher Medal
- Printable custom finisher certificate
- Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, April 25th and 11:59pm, Sunday, May 2rd.
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.
- Friday, April 23rd 12-6PM and Saturday, April 24th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)
- And on race day 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP to am at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village
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