ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Hawthorne Road, Rochester, NY
- Distance
- 5K - In Person
From the Organizer
ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:30am
Genesee Valley Park
What is ROCtoberfest?
ROCtoberfest is a 5K and fundraising opportunity for local charities in October. It's the chance for participants to run a 5K & donate to local charities! And for charities to raise money for their organizations without the expense of producing an event.
Grab your running shoes and lederhosen to celebrate with our ROCtoberfest 5K! Join us at Genesee Valley Park for a 5K run/walk that also will serve as a fundraising event for local charities. Let's celebrate Rochester and charities in it. Register today to join the ROCtoberfest fun!
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
64°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
43%
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Hawthorne Road, Rochester, NY
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird?
- ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird is a running race held in Rochester, New York on October 10, 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 ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Rochester, New York at Hawthorne Road, Rochester, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
Oct 10, 2026