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 (15 days to go)
- Location
- 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Please note that this event will be postponed until Spring of 2027. We will contact all current registrants by the end of September 2026 with a new event date, and will provide an option for a refund or rolling over your registration to the new date. Thank you!
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
Sign up for the 5K and you can run the mile too for free!
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
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.
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?
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15
Days to train
- Race
- The Accessible 5K
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY
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The Accessible 5K
Oct 4, 2026