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Lilac Run 5K/10K

Past Event
Sun, May 17, 2026
Rochester, NY
1440 South Avenue
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About this race

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 2026 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 47th annual race on Sunday, May 17th for the in person 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 item and a custom medal slider. Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

⏰ Race Times

  • 5K: Begins at 8:00AM (all 5K participants need to be done by 9:20AM)
  • 10K: Begins at 9:30AM (all 10K participants need to be done by 11:20AM)
  • Tim Hortons Timbits Trot: Begins at 11:30AM

📍 Location

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

🍩 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. The perfect fun run to do with the family!

❤️ Support Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine is the non-profit of choice this year. Consider a donation with your registration to support their fully accessible residential summer camp that has met the needs of children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and city youth for over 100 years.

ℹ️ More Information

More details to come!

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