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.
🏃♂️ Race Course
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 unofficial start to the racing season. Run in person or virtually to celebrate the season.
🏅 Registrants Receive
- Race medal: Limited to the first 2000 registrants
- Long Sleeve Shirt: While supplies last. Sign up by 2/25 to guarantee shirt size.
- Themed post-race snacks & beverages: Green donuts, apples, beer, cider to name a few.
- Free Post Race Party: At The Mercantile with live music, games from vendors, and fun!
- Complementary bag drop: For a better post race party.
- Additional food and beverages: Available for purchase from the great options in the mercantile.
🔗 More Information
For more details and registration, visit the official race page.
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