The ROC Triathlon presented by TruePath Racing - 5K Run
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Since 2010, the Rochester Triathlon (aka The ROC) is a late summer classic organized by the Rochester Area Triathletes (aka RATs) and held at Durand-Eastman Beach in Irondequoit, NY on Saturday August 22, 2026. The ROC features a shallow open-water swim, closed-to-traffic, super-fast, bike course, and a picturesque run along Lake Ontario and Seabreeze shorelines to the roaring crowds lining the pathway. The ROC is a USAT-sanctioned event offering qualifying slots for the National Championships for all Sprint and Intermediate distances in the following divisions: High School: Male and Females still in school (Sprint distance only)Age Group: Every 5 years (Sprint and Intermediate Triathlon)Athena / Clydesdale: Athenas are females above 165lbs, Clydesdales are males above 225lbs (Sprint distance only)Duathlon: Male and Female Top (No Age Groups)AquaBike: Male and Female Top 3 (No Age Groups)5K Run: Male and Female Top 3 (No Age Groups)
Typical conditions
For events around August 2027 in Rochester, NY, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
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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