The Ford Lilac Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 2025 Ford Lilac Run 5K & 10K will take place on the FINAL day of the Lilac Festival at Highland Park. Both in-person and virtual race experiences will be offered! Join us for the 46th annual race on Sunday, May 18th for the in person Ford Lilac Run 5K, 10K and Tim Hortons Timbits Trot! Choose to run or walk in one, two (Double Dash) or all three events (Double Dash + Tim Hortons Timbits Trot)! If you register for the Double Dash and participate in both the 5K & 10K you will get receive a Lilac pint glass as part of your registration ticket and a custom medal slider.

🕒 Race Schedule

• 5K Start Time: 8:00AM (all 5K participants need to be done by 9:20AM)
• 10K Start Time: 9:30AM (all 10K participants need to be done by 11:20AM)
• Donut Dash Start Time: 11:30AM

📍 Location

• Venue: Highland Park - the site of the Lilac Festival

📦 Packet Pick Up

• May 16th: 10am - 7pm at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters (3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618)
• May 17th: 10am - 5pm at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters (3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618)
• May 18th: 7am - 11am at the Lilac Festival, location off of Highland Ave across from St. Johns. Just west of the start line in the grass area.

🎁 Participation Perks

• Unisex T-shirt: Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a shirt!! Only limited quantities available after that!
• Finisher Medal: Every participant will receive a medal.
• Timed Event: All participants will be timed.
• After Party: Enjoy DJ music & post race food.

🗺️ Race Routes

Race Routes can be found here!

🏆 Awards

• Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
• Awards: Given to Male and Female, 1st - 3rd in each age group for both the 5K and 10K.

🍩 Tim Hortons Timbits Trot

What is the Tim Hortons Timbits Trot? Who doesn’t love donuts!?!? Participate in the trot which is a 1 mile fun run down Highland Ave. Run a half mile, get Tim Hortons timbits and run back. Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a Tim Hortons Timbits Trot t-shirt. The perfect fun run to do with the family!

💖 Proceeds

The Ford Lilac Run benefits Holy Childhood who prepares children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized programs and services. They are dedicated to serving our people in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion.

🏋️ Training Benefits

Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive $10.00 on their race registration.

🔗 More Information

Visit the race page for more details: Ford Lilac Run.