Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge is a running race on April 25 – May 2, 2027 in Rochester, NY, with entry fees from $15 to $105.
- Date
- April 25 – May 2, 2027 (200 days to go)
- Location
- 285 E Main Street, Rochester, NY
- Price
- $15–$105
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
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Rochester Regional Health In-Person Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
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Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
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Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too
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April 25, 2027
Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Start Times
- Half Marathon 7:30AM
- 5K 7:40AM
- Kids 1/2 Mile 10:30AM
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Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village
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USATF Certified Course for the Half to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds
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Part of the Four Season Challenge so you can earn extra schwag including another medal once you complete your Half or 5K
In Person Registration Includes
• Chip Timing
• Online Results
• Post-race Food
• Race Logoed Finisher Medal
Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 14th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st
5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st
Kids Race gets short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)
- Should tops not be available to choose, we will have vintage race gear you can choose from during Friday & Saturday packet pickup.
• Printable custom finisher certificate
• In-person event
Virtual Registration Includes
• Online Results
• Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (Any packets that are not picked up will be mailed the week after the In-Person event.)
• Finisher Medal
• Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 14th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st.
5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Size guaranteed by March 31st
Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)
• Printable custom finisher certificate
• Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, April 25th and 11:59pm, Sunday, May 2rd.
Packet Pickup/Expo *Please Note: the Packet Pickup info below may be subject to change
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY. Others can get their packet for you.
- Friday, April 23rd 12-6PM and Saturday, April 24th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)
- And on race day 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP to am at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village
Events
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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
200
Days to train
- Race
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
- Date
- April 25 – May 2, 2027
- Location
- 285 E Main Street, Rochester, NY
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Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
Apr 25, 2027