Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge - Flower City 5K
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3.1 mi
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About this run
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Rochester Regional Health In-Person Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too View 2026 Athletes Guide Here April 25, 2027 Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604 Start Times Half Marathon 7:30AM5K 7:40AMKids 1/2 Mile 10:30AM Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village USATF Certified Course for the Half to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds Part of the Four Season Challenge so you can earn extra schwag including another medal once you complete your Half or 5K In Person Registration Includes • Chip Timing • Online Results • Post-race Food • Race Logoed Finisher Medal Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 14th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st 5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st Kids Race gets short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops) Should tops not be available to choose, we will have vintage race gear you can choose from during Friday & Saturday packet pickup. • Printable custom finisher certificate • In-person event Virtual Registration Includes • Online Results • Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (Any packets that are not picked up will be mailed the week after the In-Person event.) • Finisher Medal • Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 14th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st. 5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Size guaranteed by March 31st Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops) • Printable custom finisher certificate • Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, April 25th and 11:59pm, Sunday, May 2rd. Packet Pickup/Expo *Please Note: the Packet Pickup info below may be subject to change DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY. Others can get their packet for you. Friday, April 23rd 12-6PM and Saturday, April 24th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)And on race day 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP to am at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village
Typical conditions
For events around April 2027 in Rochester, NY, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Rochester, NY, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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