When are most 5K races held in Rochester?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Rochester, with 7 of the 20, followed by November with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
New York · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Rochester, New York
Every upcoming 5K around Rochester, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
20 upcoming 5K races found · 16 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Rochester races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Sep 20, 20262026 PGXC Race Series Rochester, NYFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026ROCtoberfest 5K Rochester, NYFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026The Little Way 5K Rochester, NYFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Run Like Hell 5K Rochester, NYFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Spiritus Christi Riverwalk for Mental Health Rochester, NYFreeDetails Sun, Oct 25, 2026UR Medicine Home Care Hospice 5K Rochester, NYFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Pumpkins In The Park 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Rochester, NYFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Town of Greece Trick-or-Trot Rochester, NYFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run Rochester, NYFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Race with Grace 5K AND 10K Rochester, NYFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Winter Wonderland Run Rochester, NYFrom $30Details Sun, Dec 20, 2026Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Rochester, NYFrom $38Details Sun, Jan 17, 2027Sugar Bowl 5K - Polar Cats Series Race #2 Rochester, NYFrom $25Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027Super Bowl 5K- Polar Cats Race #3 Rochester, NYFrom $25Details Tue, Apr 13, 2027Run Our River 5K Series Rochester, NYRegistration opens Jan 24, 2027From $25Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Rochester, NYRegistration opens Oct 12From $32Details Sat, May 8, 2027Pink & Teal Challenge Rochester, NYRegistration opens Dec 1From $10Details Sun, May 16, 2027Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K Rochester, NYRegistration opens Nov 30From $30Details Sun, Jun 6, 2027RHSC's Super Hear-O 5K & Family Fun Run Rochester, NYRegistration opens Feb 27, 2027From $35Details Sun, Sep 19, 2027Fleet Feet Rochester Half Marathon Rochester, NYRegistration opens Jan 20, 2027From $28Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Rochester
Are Rochester 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 16 5K races in Rochester with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:34, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Rochester?
Browse Rochester run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.