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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Hawthorne Road, Rochester NY
5K
49–65°F · some rain risk
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2025
35–64°F
dry
2024
44–52°F
dry
2023
46–53°F
dry
2022
42–55°F
dry
2021
60–75°F
dry
2020
55–78°F
dry
2019
41–64°F
dry
2018
67–82°F
dry
2017
58–75°F
dry
2016
44–53°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Partly cloudy · 35–65°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 35°F · 7% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:30am
Genesee Valley Park
Volunteer Opportunities
What is ROCtoberfest?
- Event Type: ROCtoberfest is a 5K and fundraising opportunity for local charities in October.
- Participation: It's the chance for participants to run a 5K & donate to local charities!
- Support: Charities can raise money for their organizations without the expense of producing an event.
- Celebration: Join us in celebrating Rochester and the charities within it.
Join the Fun!
Grab your running shoes and lederhosen to celebrate with our ROCtoberfest 5K! Register today to join the ROCtoberfest fun!
Registration
For more details on the race, visit this link.
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