Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Date is August 23 2025
HISTORY Matt St. James is a 2003 Churchville-Chili High School graduate. He graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2007 with a degree in Social Work. As an undergraduate, Matthew was a top runner on the Cross Country and Track teams for four years. He was out running every day, giving it his all, running for the glory of God. On March 14, 2007, Matt was running at practice on the outdoor track when he had cardiac arrest with a brain injury as a result. After spending over 3 years at Monroe Community Hospital, he is now living at home. Matt has come a long way since that day. God is doing a mighty work in Matt.
LOCATION: 2301 Westside Drive Rochester, NY 14624
5K COURSE INFO: On the Matt St.James cross country trails at 10 a.m. Walkers will start at 10 a.m. as well. Please line up behind runners.
KIDS RUN: 1K run - Beginning at the completion of the 5k - Free (t-shirt not included)
5K ENTRY FEE: $25 per person pre-registration (through July 31); $30 per person August 1-21 $35 Race Day
AWARDS: There will be awards for the 5K!
Participants that pre-register for the 5K/walk will receive a T-shirt. Those who sign up after pre-registration will receive a T-shirt as long as available.
We will have chip timing this year!
T-shirts will also be sold for $20 at paypal.me/stjames5k 2xl or larger will be $25
* Email astjames@frontiernet.net if you wish to pre-register but not online.
*Please make all checks payable to Alison St.James or Matthews Hope.
THIS YEAR THE MATT ST JAMES 5K WILL BE SUPPORTING A Non- Profit Organization called DAVID’S REFUGE
David’s Refuge serves over 1,000 families through respite experiences, wellness opportunities, and a growing, supportive community. Donations help raise critical funds to provide rest, wellness, and community support to parents and caregivers of children with special needs or life-threatening medical conditions. To find out more go to: davidsrefuge.org
This race is USATF Sanctioned.
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
80°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
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
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.
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75
Days to train
- Race
- Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk?
- Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk is a running race held in Rochester, New York on August 22, 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 Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Rochester, New York at 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk
Aug 22, 2026