Flat and Fast through the City of Rochester and towns of Fairport,Pittsford, Brighton and Penfield, starting at 333 Andrews and finishing at Frontier Field Join us on Sunday, September 29th, for this popular community event that benefits the Eastchester High School Band.
The race starts at 9:00am at Eastchester Town Hall and winds through downtown Eastchester.  
T-shirts to all who register by 9/13/2024!
Bib pick-up at Eastchester Public Library from 3 pm to 5 pm on 9/28/24. 
  <h3>Rochester Half Marathon | 5K | Kids 1/2 Mile</h3>
<h3>Sunday, September 21, 2025</h3>
<h3>Half Marathon - 7:30am 5K Race - 7:40am Kids 1/2 Mile - 10:30am</h3>
<h3>Virtual Half Marathon, 5K, Kids 1/2 - September 21, 2025 &#64; 7am - September 28, 2025 &#64; 11:59pm</h3>
In Person Registration for 5K &amp; 13.1 Includes • A chance to enjoy the gorgeous course, be with others, and celebrate Rochester! • Electronic Timing • Online Results • Post Race Food • Finisher Medal • (5K) Short-sleeve tech shirt - size guaranteed if registered by August 24th • (Half Marathon) Long-sleeve tech shirt, size guaranteed if registered by August 24th • Printable custom finisher certificate
*Fee includes Bus Pass for 1/2 &amp; 5K Participant to start line
Virtual Registration Includes • Online Results • Shipping of shirt (US Address) &amp; medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (any packets that are not picked up will be mailed starting the Tuesday following the event) • Finisher Medal • (5K) Short-sleeve tech shirt - size guaranteed if registered by August 24th • (Half Marathon) Long-sleeve tech Top - size guaranteed if registered by August 24th • Printable custom finisher certificate • Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, September 21st and 11:59pm, Sunday, September 28th 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 scenario, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.

Rochester Marathon

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Great organization, but miss the old course

Hilly, scenic, not a good full experience

decent race, but not a destination marathon

Well Organized, Well Marked, Friendly City

Well run, beautiful race - put chips in packet

Class event. Thanks to volunteers and spectators!

Well done, considering the heat and humidity

How to make the best of the worst conditions

They really tried but need to plan for heat more.

First-Timer Loved The Rochester Experience!!

Great volunteers, but food stations were random

Great Potential - Overall Great Experience

What a beautiful run.  Well organized - great job!

Some of the best running Rochester has to offer

Too much canal path. Runners need more spectators.

Great marathon... lots of improvements from 2005

Rochester Marathon

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