
Race Date
Sep 20, 2026
Location
Rochester, NY
Fleet Feet 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.
Race Day
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (Gender Specific) or Crew Neck Sweatshirt
Start Location
One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY, 14608
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
8'
Elevation Loss
1'
Max Elevation
507'
Net Drop/km
-0.87 m
Separation
16.8%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NY23009KL · Expires 2033 · Rochester Half Marathon 2023
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common.
Median Finish
2:10:06
9:56/mi
Winning Time
1:12:42
5:33/mi
Finishers (2025)
1,168
States Represented
25 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:55:13
MEDIAN
2:10:06
SLOWER 25%
2:26:36
Start (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
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