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Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet

Date
May 17, 2026
Distance
Fairlife 5K presented by Fleet Feet · Fairlife 10K presented by Fleet Feet · Tim Hortons Timbits Trot & more

From the Organizer

The 2026 Fairlife Lilac Run 5K & 10K presented by Fleet Feet will take place on the FINAL day of the Lilac Festival at Highland Park.  Both in-person and virtual race experiences will be offered!  Join us for the 47th annual race on Sunday, May 17th for the in person Fairlife Lilac Run 5K, 10K presented by Fleet Feet and Tim Hortons Timbits Trot!  Choose to run or walk in one, two (Double Dash) or all three events (Double Dash + Tim Hortons Timbits Trot)!  If you register for the Double Dash and participate in both the 5K & 10K you will get receive a Lilac item and a custom medal slider.  Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

Time:

  • 5K begins at 8:00AM (all 5K participants need to be done by 9:20AM)
  • 10K begins at 9:30AM (all 10K participants need to be done by 11:20AM)
  • Tim Hortons Timbits Trot begins at 11:30AM

 Location:

  • Highland Park - the site of the Lilac Festival

Packet Pick Up Details:

  • Location: Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Road Rochester 14620
    • Times: Thursday May, 14 from 10am-7pm, Friday, May 15 from 10am - 7pm and Saturday, May 16 from 10am - 4pm.
  • Race Morning on site at the Lilac Festival from 7am - 11:15am

Awards:

Male & Female Overall Winners in the 5K & 10K will win a pair of Karhu shoes to be redeemed at Fleet Feet

Age Group Awards will be given in the following age increments: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,  40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75-79 and 80+

  • 1st place will win a pair of Goodr sunglasses
  • 2nd place a $20 store voucher to Fleet Feet
  • 3rd place a $15 store voucher to Fleet Feet

GIVEAWAY!  Our friends at Tim Hortons are giving us 2 x $100 gift cards to Tim Hortons!  One gift card will go to a participant of the 5K and one gift card to a participant in the 10K.  The participant will be randomly chosen by their bib number and announced at the event!  

Post party will include music, post race food including chocolate milk provided by Fairlife!  Treat your body after the fun with FREE Normatec recovery sessions available provided by Fleet Feet.

Training Program: Train for success with Fleet Feet!  Their experienced coach will guide you through every step along the way with the support and camaraderie of Fleet Feet!  Choose from:

  • Lilac 5k - This program is perfect for those who already can run 1-3 miles without stopping but want to get stronger for race day,
  • Lilac 10k - This program is perfect for those who already run 4-8 miles without stopping but want to improve their Lilac 10k performance

Learn more and how to register here!  Program begins March 25th!

Camp Sunshine is the non-profit of choice this year.  Consider a donation with your registration to support their fully accessible residential summer camp that has met the needs of children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and city youth for over 100 years.  

Distances & Pricing

Fairlife 5K presented by Fleet Feet8 AMRegister →
Fairlife 10K presented by Fleet Feet9:30 AMRegister →
Tim Hortons Timbits Trot11:30 AMRegister →
Double Dash! 5K & 10K8 AMRegister →
Virtual 5K8 AMRegister →
Virtual 10K9:30 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

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.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet?
Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet is a running event held in Rochester, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet?
Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Rochester, NY at 1440 South Avenue, Rochester, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet

May 17, 2026

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