250 East Main Street, Rochester NY
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
🍀 Event Details
MARCH 14, 2026 9:30 AM | Mercantile on Main
The ice is melting, the bagpipes are calling, and you're running fast down Main Street towards green donuts and live music. Join us for a fun time, maybe a fast time, and definitely a party time. Rochester's Runnin' of The Green 5-mile is back for its 28th year.
A 5 mile out and back course along the Genesee River, Runnin' of The Green presented by YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine, is Rochester's un-official start to the racing season. Run in person or virtually to celebrate the season.
🎉 Registrants Receive
- Race Medal: Runnin' of The Green race medal (Limited to the first 2000 registrants)
- Shirt: Long Sleeve Shirt while supplies last. Sign up by 2/25 to guarantee shirt size.
- Post-Race Treats: Themed post-race snacks & beverages (green donuts, apples, beer, cider to name a few)
- Post Race Party: Free Post Race Party at The Mercantile (live music, games from vendors, and fun!)
- Bag Drop: Complementary bag drop for a better post race party
- Extras: Additional food and beverages are available for purchase from the great options in the mercantile
🔗 More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Runnin' of the Green.
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