The Little Way 5K
The Little Way 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Rochester, NY.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- Riverbend Shelter, Rochester, NY
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The mission of St. John Bosco Schools is to partner with parents in their God-given role as the primary educators of their children, nurturing the whole person—mind, body, and soul—by uniting faith, study, work, and play.
Proceeds from the Little Way 5K benefit our recreation and student life programs, enriching the daily experience of every child. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we can continue to meet the needs of our students and strengthen our school community.
This race is not only a chance to run or walk together—it’s a joyful way to live out our mission side by side.
When: Saturday October 17, 10am
Registration:
Adults $40
Students $20
Large family discount: Family of 5 registrants or more caps at $120
After October 1st, fees go up to $45 for adults
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
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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
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The Little Way 5K
Oct 17, 2026