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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
Rain likely · 42–57°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 42°F · 4% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:30am
Genesee Valley Park
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NEW REGISTRATION OPTION - No Frills Benefit 5K Slots available until 10/9 5:45PM
With the race selling out, this is a Special Benefit slot whereby you still get a Strangebird Beverage (if of age) & Post Race Food, but you do not get a medal nor shirt. Ten dollars of this registration fee will be split between 2 upcoming Fleet Feet Charity Events - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Ellen and Hospice 5K Team Claire. If any medals not claimed after race we will hand out first come first serve.
What is ROCtoberfest?
ROCtoberfest is a 5K and fundraising opportunity for local charities in October. It's the chance for participants to run a 5K & donate to local charities! And for charities to raise money for their organizations without the expense of producing an event. Grab your running shoes and lederhosen to celebrate with our ROCtoberfest 5K! Join us at Genesee Valley Park for a 5K run/walk that also will serve as a fundraising event for local charities. Let's celebrate Rochester and charities in it. Register today to join the ROCtoberfest fun!
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