
From the Organizer
After four fun years we are excited to offer this wonderful event once again! Participants loved the course, the cool venue, the fun swag, the after party with BBQ from our friends at Smokin' Eagle and of course the JELL-O® brand (non-alcoholic!) shots on the course!
The JELL-O® Half Marathon & 7K will take place at the location where JELL-O® brand was invented- LeRoy, NY. Come jiggle and wiggle with us for an event guaranteed to put a whole bunch of fun into your run.
Finish at the infamous JELL-O Barn and get ready for a colorful party with music, good food and yes, JELL-O® brand.
This race event will benefit the LeRoy Backpack Club
Events
Weather
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
66°
Typical Low
44°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pavilion 2ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,310
as of 2023
Elevation
891 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at JELL-O® Half Marathon & 7K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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)
JELL-O® Half Marathon & 7K
Oct 3, 2026