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

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Feel the energy around every corner. Celebrate the goodness Rochester has to offer.  The breathtaking views along the historic Genesee River. The overwhelming crowd support from neighbors and volunteers. The perfect mix of elevation changes to keep you challenged. 

The inspiration from participants alongside you. The Rochester 1/2 Marathon & 5K has it all.

The Rochester Half Marathon & 5K is a sight to see.  The Half Marathon starting at Maplewood Park heading north to Charlotte via the beautiful Turning Point Trail along the Genesee River towards the O'Rorke Bridge overlooking Lake Ontario and the majesticness of the harbor.  Heading south along the festive neighborhoods of Irondequoit then towards Seneca Park Zoo with another fantastic bridge overlook.  Continue south along the Genesee River through historic Maplewood Park then towards the lower falls over the RGE Bridge to the final stretch of the High Falls District toward the final energy filled finish line stretch in front of Innovative Field - Home of the Red Wings.

The 5K follows along the final 3.1 miles the half marathon so 5Kers can also experience the final two bridges and fall overlooks finishing at Innovative Field.  The kids race starts right in the heart of High Falls Industrial District where once upon a time the Flower City utilized the falls and the river to help build Rochester.  Kids too get to experience the same robust finish line as the other two races.

Cash Prizes for Top 5 Male/Female in Half Marathon

• 1st M/F = $250
• 2nd M/F = $100
• 3rd M/F = $75
• 4th M/F = $50
• 5th M/F = $25

Cash Prize Winners must supply provided 1099 document back to race directors within the timeframe requested and we will send you a check to the address on the 1099

Part of the Four Season Challenge

Commit to a year of racing in one of these categories!

Details Here

The 2025 Half Marathon Version will include

• Winter Warrior Half Marathon on Saturday, January 4th
• Flower City Challenge Half Marathon on Sunday, April 27th
• Shoreline Half Marathon on Saturday, July 19th
• Rochester Half Marathon on Sunday, September 21st
• Ideally all races should be In Person, but if you need to do Virtual that is fine. I mean is Winter Warrior in Florida fair? :)

The 2025 5Kish Version will include

• Winter Warrior Quarter Marathon on Saturday, January 4th - this is where the (5Kish) comes in
• Flower City Challenge 5K on Sunday, April 27th
• Shoreline 5K on Saturday, July 19th
• Rochester 5K on Sunday, September 21st
• Ideally all races should be In Person, but if you need to do Virtual that is fine. I mean is Winter Warrior in Florida fair? :)

Fee for Four Season Challenge Add on is $60when you register for Winter Warrior

Sign Up for Four Season Challenge Here

Kids 1/2 Mile
Creating Rochester Runners!
There is a Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile available

Race time is at 10:30 am on Sunday, September 21st at the corner of Furnace & Browns Race by High Falls/Pont de Renne Bridge. 

This is a point to point race, Walking to the start line will be required.  It's less than a 1/2 mile from finish.  Give yourself 15-20 minutes to get to the start line.  We will have escorts available at specific times to walk the participant from Innovative Field to the Kids 1/2 Mile Start.  You'll be able to cheer on 1/2 Marathon athletes as you walk to the start. . The kids will finish under the big arch where everyone else finishes. The Kids 1/2 Mile will get their own specific finishers medal. Must register to participate.

Course Map for Kids 1/2 Mile

Both above events are for ages 4 to 12 ONLY.

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Website for further details: https://www.rochestermarathon.com/events/kidshalfmarathon

Kids 1/2 Mile Race Day COURSE MAP

Kids Tee Offer

• Kids 1/2 Mile tee offer Ends August 25
  

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The half marathon event is part of the 9-Race Fleet Feet Grand Prix Series Presented by HOKA.

Eligible participants compete for over $15,000 in cash prizes and HOKA footwear throughout the series.

No registration necessary for the series.