SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Walk or Fun Run - SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk (In Person) · 5K Walk or Fun Run - SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk (Virtual)
From the Organizer
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Rochester, MN will be hosting its 13th Anniversary Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run:
When: Saturday September 26, 2026; 8:30 am Registration; 9:00 am Run starts; 9:05 am Walk starts
Where: Church of the Resurrection, 1600 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (For parking, please enter by the south entrance off 11th Avenue SE. Please avoid 16th Street SE.)
And/or please join us in fellowship: 9:00 -11:00 am Pancake Breakfast in Fr. Zenk Hall during and after the Walk/Run.
All donations raised by this event will be used towards the mission of St. Vincent de Paul: to provide support to those in need within the Rochester MN District Council area.
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
68°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Intl Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, MN
Population
121,638
as of 2023
Elevation
989 ft
Nearest Airport
RST
Rochester International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 70 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
- SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast?
- SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast is a running race held in Rochester, Minnesota on September 26, 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 SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Rochester, Minnesota at 1600 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast
Sep 26, 2026