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Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay

Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay is a running race on January 9–16, 2027 in Rochester, NY, with entry fees from $42 to $145.

Date
January 9–16, 2027 (94 days to go)
Price
$42–$145
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Winter Warrior Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon, plus Half Marathon Relay
Saturday, January 9th - 10am
Half Marathon - Quarter Marathon - Half Marathon Relay

Where: Monroe Community College - 1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

Official Winter Warrior Website with full details and routes Here

 

First Race of the Four Season Challenge  - Details in Process for 4SC, but will be similar to 2026

 

Join us for the winter adventure and get that coveted Winter Warrior Hat! A race that each year has a story to tell and many accolades for athletes that conquer this winter event.  The event we will be at Monroe Community College starting by the gymnasium area with indoor restrooms and hang out area for pre and post race.  The Half is a 4 loop course with a common start finish.  The quarter is 2 loops.  "Weather" it's 50 plus degrees, 20 degrees or sub zero, snowing sideways, rain or gorgeous sunshine you become a Winter Warrior when you are done! Sense of humor required!

Spectators can see you at every loop too!

Choose from a variety of distances:

  • Half Marathon (In Person or Virtual) - 13.1 Miles
  • Quarter Marathon (In Person or Virtual) - 6.55ish Miles
  • 4 Person Half Marathon Team (In Person Only - Each team member runs one loop (3.1ish miles))

In-Person Entry Includes:

  • The Coveted Knit Winter Hat (See the actual below, or bonus hat offer for first 200 to packet pickup) for the first 850 (OR Campfire ceramic mug for 851st registrant to 1000th registrant)
  • Online Results
  • Custom Winter Warrior Finisher medal to all finishers
  • Optional Winter Warrior Long Sleeve Tech Tee ($30), Crewneck or Hoodie Sweatshirt to purchase at $32 (offer ends December 13th)
  • Post Race Pizza from Salvatore's
  • Digital/Printable Finishers Certificate
  • Indoor Restrooms and place to warm up
  • Bragging Rights for Completion
  • Overall & Age Group Awards & Relay Awards
  • Option to Join the Four Season Challenge if doing Half or Quarter as a separate entry - details in progress

Virtual Entry Includes:

  • The Coveted Knit Winter Hat
  • Online Results via your submission
  • Custom Winter Warrior Finisher medal to all registrants
  • Digital/Printable Finishers Certificate
  • Shipping of the above items to the address you provide when registering in continental US.  Items will ship the week of January 11th, however you are welcome to come to packet pickup on January 8th to get your gear so you have it for your race day.  Mugs will not be shipped.
  • Optional Winter Warrior Long Sleeve Tech Tee ($30), Crewneck or Hoodie Sweatshirt to purchase at $32 (offer ends December 13th)
  • Option to Join the Four Season Challenge if doing Virtual Half or Quarter as a separate entry - details in progress

The Virtual Participants have January 9th at 7AM to January 16th at 11:59PM to complete and submit your results.  You will receive an email the week before the event on how to submit results.

By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.

Please Note: All events are capped

Events

Quarter Marathon (In Person)$42
Half Marathon (In Person)$80
4 Person Half Marathon Relay (In Person)$145

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

34°

Typical Low

20°

Chance of Rain

63%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:41 AMSunset 4:53 PMDaylight 9h 12m

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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Race
Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay
Date
January 9–16, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay?
Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay is a running race held in Rochester, New York on January 9, 2027. 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 Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay?
Saturday, January 9, 2027 in Rochester, New York at 1000 E Henrietta Rd.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Winter Warrior Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Half Marathon Relay

Jan 9, 2027

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