Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile | Rochester, NY, United States

About the Event

Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Half Marathon - 7:30am
5K Race - 7:40am
Kids 1/2 Mile - 10:30am

Virtual Half Marathon, 5K, Kids 1/2 - September 20, 2026 @ 7am - September 27, 2026 @ 11:59pm

In Person Registration for 5K & 13.1 Includes
• A chance to enjoy the gorgeous course, be with others, and celebrate Rochester!
• Electronic Timing
• Online Results
• Post Race Food
• Finisher Medal
• (5K) Short-sleeve tech shirt - size guaranteed if registered by August 23rd
• (Half Marathon) Long-sleeve tech shirt or Crewneck Sweatshirt, size guaranteed if registered by August 23rd
• Printable custom finisher certificate

*Fee includes Bus Pass for 1/2 & 5K Participant to start line

Vintage swag will be available at Friday/Saturday Packet Pickup on first come first serve should we run out when you sign up

Virtual Registration Includes
• Online Results
• Shipping of shirt (US Address) & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (any packets that are not picked up will be mailed starting the Tuesday following the event)
• Finisher Medal
• (5K) Short-sleeve tech shirt - size guaranteed if registered by August 23rd
• (Half Marathon) Long-sleeve tech Top or Crewneck sweatshirt - size guaranteed if registered by August 23rd
• Printable custom finisher certificate
• Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, September 20th and 11:59pm, Sunday, September 27th

By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other scenario, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.

Races Offered

Kids Virtual 1/2 Mile

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — Kids Virtual 1/2 Mile

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07:00

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$15.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:00

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$50.00

Virtual Rochester 5K

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:00

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$35.00

Half Marathon

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:30

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$80.00

Half Marathon - Wheelchair

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$80.00

Rochester 5K

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:40

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$28.00

Kids 1/2 Mile

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — Kids 1/2 Mile

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10:30

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Rochester.

thermostat Temperature

14.1° / 22.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.7° / 22.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 17m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:50

nightlight Sunset

19:19

About Rochester

Learn more about the host city, Rochester.

Big-city culture and small-city charm combine in Rochester, a mid-sized city on the shore of Lake Ontario. The birthplace of amateur photography, Rochester was synonymous with Eastman Kodak for much of the 20th century, but the city's fame was established well before George Eastman came on the scene. Today, its historical treasures complement modern family-friendly attractions that rival those found in much larger communities.