The Accessible 5K
The Accessible 5K is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Rochester, NY, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (61 days to go)
- Location
- 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Accessible 5K at Nazareth University, brought to you by Go Shawn Go Foundation, Inc. is an inclusive event designed for families, individuals living with disabilities, walkers, runners, and competitive athletes of all ages. Participants will enjoy a professionally timed, fully accessible 5K course and have the opportunity to test-ride mobility chairs, scooters, and outdoor mobility chairs.
Everyone can join in the fun!
- Toddler 100-Meter Roll, Walk & Run Fun Loop
- Kids 400-Meter Roll, Walk & Run Adventure
- Family 1-Mile Roll, Walk & Run Together
- Fully Accessible Timed 5K Roll, Walk & Run
- Adaptive Mobility Test Ride Experience
All distances are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible. Participants can roll, walk, run, or move in the way that works best for them!
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
66°
Typical Low
45°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Victor 2nw, 8 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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The Accessible 5K
Oct 4, 2026