Upcoming Races in Rochester

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Rochester, Michigan, from December 2026 to October 2027.

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Racing in Rochester

The Rochester race calendar is busiest in December, April, and May. 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 and 1 Mile.

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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6 races in Rochester

December 2026 Rochester, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Rochester, Michigan in December.

Dec

Wed

RunningTrail Running

GOODBYE 5K

500 East Second Street, Rochester, MI

Avg 33° / 21°·804 ft city elevation

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

Avg 33° / 21°·804 ft city elevation

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

Avg 59° / 37°804 ft city elevation

May 2027 Rochester, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Rochester, Michigan in May.

May

Sat

Running

Earth Day 5K

345 John R Rd, Rochester, MI

Avg 61° / 40°·804 ft city elevation

Avg 61° / 40°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

Avg 82° / 63°·804 ft city elevation

Avg 82° / 63°804 ft city elevation

October 2027 Rochester, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Rochester, Michigan in October.

Oct

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

Avg 66° / 47°804 ft city elevation

Races near Rochester

Dec

Sun

Running

The Ugly Sweater 5k

4 miles away4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI

Avg 39° / 26°

Jun

Sat

Running

RESCUE CHALLENGE 911-Everyday Heroes Needed! Race 2 Rescue 5K Color Run & Walk

4 miles away4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Township, MI

Avg 78° / 58°

Oct

Fri

Running

OAA WHITE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS

4 miles away4300 MAIN PARK DR, Shelby Township, MI

Avg 57° / 40°

Oct

Sun

Mountain Bike

Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race

5 miles away4300 Stony Creek Drive, Utica, MI

Avg 83° / 63°·691 ft city elevation

Avg 83° / 63°691 ft city elevation

Nov

26–27

Thu–Fri

RunningTrail Running

TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

5 miles awayStony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township, MI

2 Mile / 3K · 4 Mile · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 43° / 29°

Dec

Sun

Running

Shelby Township Jingle Bell Run

6 miles awayBurgess-Shadebush Nature Center, Shelby Township, MI

Avg 37° / 25°

Mar

Sat

RunningTrail Running

HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2

6 miles awayRiver Bends Park (22 Mile Entrance), Shelby Township, MI

5K · 8K / 5 Mile · 8 Mile

Avg 50° / 30°

Oct

Wed

Running

Annual Lake Orion MS Pumpkin Invitational

7 miles awayLake Orion High School, 495 E Scripps Rd, Lake Orion, MI

2 Mile / 3K

Avg 58° / 41°·1,012 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 41°1,012 ft city elevation

Jan–Aug

3–7

Sun–Sat

Running

Guest House Run Over Addiction 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

8 miles awayGuest House, Lake Orion, MI

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 82° / 63°·1,012 ft city elevation

Avg 82° / 63°1,012 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

5TH Grade T.R.O.Y. Fitness Run

8 miles away3693 Crooks Road, Troy, MI

2 Mile / 3K

Avg 57° / 39°·786 ft city elevation

Avg 57° / 39°786 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Run Elf Run!

8 miles away1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, MI

Avg 40° / 27°·957 ft city elevation

Avg 40° / 27°957 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

10th Annual Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1K

8 miles away3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI

1K · 5K

Avg 56° / 39°·786 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 39°786 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Rochester, Michigan?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 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 December and April.

What race distances can you find in Rochester?

Upcoming races in Rochester cover distances including 1 Mile and 5K.

What other cities near Rochester have races?

Nearby race cities include Shelby Township.