Run Our River 5K Series

Run Our River 2026: SECOND Tuesday!

Description

• Event: Join us on the SECOND Tuesday of every month for a 5K race along the river.
• Course: The course will remain the same throughout the summer so you'll get the chance to compare your progress throughout the year.
• Path Awareness: Keep in mind the River Path is a PUBLIC path, so there will be other runners, walkers, and bikers on the path. Please be aware of your surroundings: headphones are discouraged.
• Inclusivity: People of all speeds and abilities are welcome and encouraged. Sign up for 1 race or the entire series of 6 races!

What You Get

• Timing: Officially timed race, live results, series leaderboard.
• Prizes: A chance for prizes for each race.
• Progress Tracking: Each month you run, you are entered into the series race page to see how your time stacks up throughout the entire series.
• Awards Eligibility: You must complete 4 of the 6 races to be eligible to win overall series awards! (Age Group and Series).

Vibe

• Atmosphere: Low frills, everyone encouraging each other to do their best.
• Inclusiveness: Fast times, slow times... let's make some memories!

Packet Pickup for ALL RACES

• Monday Prior to Race Day: 12-6 at Rochester Running Company.
• Tuesday DAY OF RACE: 12-3:30 at Rochester Running Company (hard cut off at 4PM) and 5:30 - 6:15 PM at the course.

When

• Frequency: 2nd Tuesday of each month starting in April.
• Race Start Time: Race starts at 6:15pm SHARP at the River Path.

Race Map

• Certification: USATF Certified course - See Below.
• Start/Finish Location: Behind Rabbit Hole Tavern (284 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608).

Cost

• General Fee: $25.00 each race or $110 for the series.
• Discounted Fee: Kids/Young adults under 18 years of age are $11.00.

Bundle Option

• Series Sign-Up: Sign up for all series races for $110. That's 6 races and a GIVEAWAY ITEM (Limit first 100).
• Prizes: Even if you can't do every race, you just need to complete 4 to win series prizes.
• Bib Requirement: KEEP YOUR BIB FOR EVERY RACE.

Post Race

• Results: Results will be posted online following the race.
• Notification: Make sure to sign up for notifications for text or email results.
• Post Race Party: Optional at TBD.

Parking

• Available Lots: Exchange Street Bar and Grill Parking Lot, Street Parking (After 5p is free), Surrounding Corn Hill Area.
• Parking Note: DO NOT PARK IN THE SAME PLAZA (Corn Hill Landing Plaza) AS THE RACE START/FINISH AREA.

Bathrooms

• Location: Exchange Bar and Grill.

Run Our Trails

• New Event: From the Running Store that brought you Run our River Series, comes a new Series... Run our Trail!
• Schedule: Run our Trails will be the LAST Tuesday of every month (April - September).
• Location: We will be reserving the Hopkins Point Lodge in Mendon Ponds Park for restroom access.
• Trail Variety: The plan is to run the various trails around Mendon Ponds Park, each month will be a different trail with a slightly different distance as well.