4TH Annual
4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running"
4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running" is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Rochester, NY, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Brighton Believes 5K is going to "Hit the Ground Running" to kick off an awesome new school year. The Brighton PTSA along with the incredibly generous sponsors will be hosting our fourth annual community-oriented 5K run, walk and kids run to celebrate the start of the new school year. All proceeds will go towards the events, scholarships and other opportunities the PTSA supports throughout the school year in our Brighton Community.
BIB PICK UP IS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, 5:30-7:30p @ BRIGHTON'S DISTRICT OFFICE 2035 MONROE AVENUE or right before the race on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26th, 8-8:50a @ Meridian Center Park
**This is a rain or shine event. If there is severe weather, we will notify participants via email by 8:15 am of any race changes**
The event includes:
Race timing by RobinHood Racing
A race-day t-shirt (when you register by September 8th!)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, NY
Population
209,720
as of 2023
City Elevation
430 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running", put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
65
Days to train
- Race
- 4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running"
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running"
Sep 26, 2026