Fleet Feet Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile
Fleet Feet Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile is a running race on September 20–27, 2026 in Rochester, NY, with entry fees from $15 to $90.
- Date
- September 20–27, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$90
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
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
72°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 4 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?
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59
Days to train
- Race
- Fleet Feet Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile
- Date
- September 20–27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Fleet Feet Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile
Sep 20, 2026