
Knights IceBreaker 5k is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Canandaigua, NY, with an entry fee of $30.
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Lace Up Your Skates & Your Running Shoes!! Together we run, UKnighted, they skate!
Join the Canandaigua Knights Youth Hockey Organization for our 3rd Annual IceBreaker—and our Second Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk—on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM!
The IceBreaker 5K kicks off at the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center (GCCC), where the course begins and ends. Whether you sprint like you’re on a breakaway or stroll like a smooth glide across fresh ice, this fun run is for everyone.
Who: Calling all Runners, walkers, hockey fans, health enthusiasts, and community members of all ages and abilities! Come as you are and bring your family, friends, or teammates. No matter your age or your ability, you are welcome here!
Event Details
What: 5K Fun Run & Walk (3.1 miles)
Where: Start & Finish will be at the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center
Course: From the GCCC through Outhouse Park, across to Baker Park, and looping back to the GCCC (Course Map)
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, Race begins at 9:00
Why You’ll Love It
Prizes: Age-group awards for 1st-3rd place
Swag: All participants receive Knights merch, a race bib, snacks, and more!
Food: Refuel post-race at one of our community food trucks: Busy Bee’s, and other area food trucks, or visit the GCCC snack bar.
Festivities: After the run, stick around for our FREE IceBreaker celebration:
Hit the Ground Running, Then Hit the Ice!
Celebrate community, fitness, and the sport we love all in one unforgettable day!
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
75°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Canandaigua 3 S, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
775 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Knights IceBreaker 5k
Sep 12, 2026