Run Like Hell 5K
Run Like Hell 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Rochester, NY, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (48 days to go)
- Location
- 1382 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Halloween race everyone LOVES!
Giveaway: Longsleeve t-shirt OR opt for no giveaway and save $$
Trick or Treat - Along the way, stop and grab some candy from our CANDY stops (ya know...similar to a water stop but...CANDY!)
*If you're planning to Trick or Treat as you run, please bring a bag to collect your candy*
Come dressed in your Halloween costume and run! - STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! Let's see those costumes!
Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 3:00pm
Where: The race starts from Johnny's Irish Pub and goes through the Streets of Irondequoit (See map below)
Proceeds from the race will benefit a local charity: Sunset House in Irondequoit
Run as a 6-pack! Come tied together with 6 of your closest friends and finish the race as the fastest 6 pack and win prizes. (Please alert us at packet pickup if you plan to run as a 6-pack and you will be given a string to use to combine your team. Winning team will win a $100 Johnny's gift card! Best Dressed Team will win a $100 Johnny's gift card
Cost:
NOW until the end of September - $35
The month of October - $38
**Register by October 1st to guarantee your longsleeve Halloween-themed shirt size!**
Awards to top 1 M/F in each age group, 0-14, 15-19, and 5 year group from 20 through 75+
1st, 2nd, 3rd M/F overall winners
Once you're finished, come join us at the after party hosted by Johnny's Irish Pub!
Packet Pickup:
Friday October 24th 12pm-6pm @ Rochester Running Company
Saturday October 25th 2pm-2:45pm @ Johnny's Pub (Race Location)
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
58°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Run Like Hell 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 1382 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY
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Run Like Hell 5K
Oct 24, 2026