Harborfest 5K & 10K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY
- Distance
- Harborfest 5K · Harborfest 10K · Harborfest 5K & 10K Combo
From the Organizer
Harborfest 5K & 10K | Saturday, June 20, 2026
Ontario Beach Park | Charlotte, NY
5K 7:45am
10K 9:00am
The Harborfest Festival is summertime, lakeside festival at Ontario Beach Park, celebrating over 200 years of the historic lighthouse and Monroe County. Among the many activities available that weekend join us for the Harborfest 5K and 10K. The courses take in the northern portion of the popular Genesee River Trail, the Marina and finishes beachside. The 10k traverses the beautiful Genesee River boardwalk at Turning Point Park
*Please Note: If you are signed up for the combo, you must be finished with the 5K before the 10K begins at 9AM
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, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
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From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Harborfest 5K & 10K?
- Harborfest 5K & 10K is a running event held in Rochester, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Harborfest 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Rochester, NY at 50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Harborfest 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Harborfest 5K & 10K
Jun 20, 2026