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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Hawthorne Road, Rochester NY
5K
49–65°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
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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About this race
ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:30am
Genesee Valley Park
Volunteer Opportunities
What is ROCtoberfest?
- Event Type: A 5K and fundraising opportunity for local charities in October.
- Purpose: It's the chance for participants to run a 5K & donate to local charities!
- Charity Benefit: Allows charities to raise money for their organizations without the expense of producing an event.
- Community Celebration: A chance to celebrate Rochester and its charities.
Join the Celebration!
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. Register today to join the ROCtoberfest fun!
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: ROCtoberfest 5K.
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Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 9 – 11, 2026.
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