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.
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
37%
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
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 Harborfest 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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.
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 Harborfest 5K & 10K?
- Harborfest 5K & 10K is a running race held in Rochester, New York on June 20, 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 Harborfest 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Rochester, New York at 50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Harborfest 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Harborfest 5K & 10K
Jun 20, 2026