Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Dairy Discovery 5K · Dairy Discovery Free Fun Run · VIRTUAL Dairy Discovery 5K
From the Organizer
Dairy Discovery 5K and Fun Run!
Description: This is our 6th Annual Dairy Discovery 5K and Fun Run designed to connect our community with local dairy farmers and products. Race will start AND END at the Milk Pail. For our friends and supporters who can't make it to the beautiful finger lakes area of New York we will also offer a VIRTUAL race option.
When: September 12, 2026
5k Start Time: 9:00am
Free Kids Fun Run Start: 10am
Where: The Milk Pail @ 1099 Co Rd 7, Shortsville, NY 14548
Prizes: Top 5 Women and Men will receive awards
Cost: For the in-person starts at $20 and slowly increases to $30. Virtual race is $30 to cover shipping costs. Includes custom 5k apparel and finisher medal
**Register by July 31, 2026 to Guarantee your apparel size** (Apparel sizes will be first come first serve at packet pickup if you sign up after the 31th!)
Packet Pickup:
Friday, Sept 11th 5:30pm - 6:30pm at the Milk Pail
Saturday, Sept 12th 7:30am - 8:45am at the Milk Pail
Virtual Option: We understand the changing times these days and want to offer a Virtual option for those who would like to offer support but run on their own time, or for those who can not attend that day but still want to support and be apart of the race! (and yes, you still get apparel AND medal for finishing even virtually)
Post Race Event: Join us at the Milk Pail for refreshments, activities, lawn games, and awards ceremony following the race (Approx 10:15 am) The Milk Pail will be open from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on race day!
More info on some of our host farms:
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
75°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Canandaigua 3 S, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shortsville, NY
Elevation
570 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
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- What is the Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run?
- Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run is a running race held in Shortsville, New York on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Shortsville, New York at 1099 County Rd. 7 Shortsville, NY 14548, Shortsville, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dairy Discovery 5K & Fun Run
Sep 12, 2026