Upcoming Races in Rochester

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Rochester, Michigan, from September 2026 to June 2027.

8
Races
2
Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Rochester

The Rochester race calendar is busiest in September, December, and April. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, and 10K.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

76,086

as of 2023

City Elevation

804 ft

Nearest Airport

DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Rochester, MI

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8 races in Rochester

September 2026 Rochester, Michigan Races

3 upcoming races in Rochester, Michigan in September.
Sep
19
Sat
Running
21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run
Chief Financial Credit Union - Corporate Headquarters, Rochester, MI
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 73° / 53°·804 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Sacred Hearts 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
1400 Inglewood Ave, Rochester, Rochester, MI
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 70° / 50°·804 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
The Golden Grizzlies Festival of Races
Recreation and Athletic Outdoor Complex (Elaine Leigh Track and Field Complex at Oakland University), Rochester, MI
5K · 10K
Avg 69° / 49°·804 ft city elevation

October 2026 Rochester, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Rochester, Michigan in October.
Oct
4
Sun
Running
Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester, MI
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 66° / 47°·804 ft city elevation

December 2026 Rochester, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Rochester, Michigan in December.
Dec
30
Wed
RunningTrail Running
GOODBYE 5K
500 East Second Street, Rochester, MI
5K
Avg 33° / 21°·804 ft city elevation
Dec–Jan
31–1
Thu–Fri
Running
Out With the Old - In With the New
500 E 2ND ST, Rochester, MI
5K
Avg 33° / 21°·804 ft city elevation

April 2027 Rochester, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Rochester, Michigan in April.
Apr–May
18–30
Sun–Sun
Running
Hope for Vision Campaign
Oakland University - Recreation Center, Rochester, MI
Avg 59° / 37°·804 ft city elevation

June 2027 Rochester, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Rochester, Michigan in June.
Jun–Aug
30–11
Wed–Wed
RunningTrail Running
URBAN TRAIL SERIES
345 John R Road, Rochester, MI
5K
Avg 82° / 63°·804 ft city elevation

Just Outside Rochester

Races near Rochester

Prefix Charity 5K Fun Run & Car Show
Fri, Sep 11
1400 S. Livernois, Rochester Hills, MI
1 mi away
Transform1 5K Walk and Run
Sat, Oct 10
6755 Sheldon Road, Rochester Hills, MI
2 mi away
Fall Football Frenzy 5K
Sat, Sep 26
3701 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI
2 mi away
Last TRI
Sun, Sep 20
4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI
4 mi away
Macomb County High School Cross Country Championship
Sat, Oct 17
4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI
4 mi away
The Ugly Sweater 5k
Sun, Dec 6
4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI
4 mi away
RESCUE CHALLENGE 911-Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & Walk
Sat, Jun 12
4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Township, MI
4 mi away
Pave the Way
Sat, Sep 26
Stony Creek Metropark, Shelby Township, MI
5 mi away
Oktoberfest Runs @ Stony Creek
Sun, Oct 4
Stony Creek Metropark, Shelby Township, MI
5 mi away
Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race
Sun, Oct 25
4300 Stony Creek Drive, Utica, MI
5 mi away
TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE
Thu, Nov 26
Stony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township, MI
5 mi away
Golden Harvest Run For Rec 5k
Sat, Oct 3
3358 Auburn Road, auburn hills, MI
5 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Rochester, Michigan?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 upcoming races in Rochester, Michigan, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Rochester?
Rochester hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Rochester?
Races in Rochester run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and December.
What race distances can you find in Rochester?
Upcoming races in Rochester cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K.
What other cities near Rochester have races?
Nearby race cities include Shelby Township.