Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before Race Weekend!
Race Logistics
Bib pickup (bring confirmation email + ID) — two options:
- Saturday, 8/22, 10AM-4PM at Fleet Feet Armory (155 Culver Rd. Rochester, NY 14620)
- Race Day, 8/23, starting 8AM at the Center Park West pavilion
Race starts 9:30AM sharp at Center Park West — arrive early. Parking is at Center Park West on Ayault Rd. Overflow parking is at the Perinton Community Center.
Event Schedule
8:30AM - Event registration and bib pickup opens near the Start Line at the Center Park West Pavilion
9:25AM - Announcements at the Start Line
9:30AM - RACE TIME
10:45AM - Join us under the pavilion for race awards, thank yous, food, and more!
All race attendees who are not participating in the 5K may join us throughout the park to cheer on the participants.
We hope that patrons and contributors of the 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism in Fairport will enjoy the several vendors we will have at the event including Ice Cream and more!
Yes! If we run out on Race Day, please email us at 5k@flutiefoundation.org and we will mail one to you. PLEASE NOTE: only participants who register by 7/23 are guaranteed a shirt in their size on race day.
If your child will be 6 years or older on race day, please register them for the event. We offer age-based discounts for youth aged 6-14 years.
If your child will be under 6 years on race day, you do not need to register them unless you want them to receive their own shirt and/or medal.
Yes, park facilities will be open and are directly adjacent to the start and finish line.
There will be one water station on the course.
Both the start and finish line are located near the parking lot and soccer fields at Center Park West.
There are now TWO options for packet pickup:
- Skip the lines on race day and pick up your bib at Fleet Feet Armory in the Community Room (155 Culver Rd. Rochester, NY 14620) between 10AM and 4PM on Saturday, 8/22. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Race Day bib pickup will open at 8AM on Race Day at Center Park West.
To stay within rules and safety regulations set by local officials and the Flutie 5K for Autism, only certified service dogs may be allowed on the course.
Yes, they will just need your confirmation email/QR code you received on the date of your registration from runsignup.
Yes, race day registration will take place at packet pickup at the Pavilion at Center Park west from 8:30AM to race time on Race Day.
Main parking will be in the parking lot at Center Park West. Overflow parking will be at the Perinton Community Center on Turk Hill Road at the Northwest corner of the park.
Yes!
Yes - for safety reasons, however, please make sure you are registered in on of the 'Roll' categories.
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