Join us Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Starts at 7:30AM
Flower City 5K - Starts at 7:40AM
Kids 1/2 Mile - Starts at 10:30AM
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Please Share with your City Neighborhoods! Here is a map of Road "Closures" and time frames for Race Day - April 27th. We want to thank everyone in advance for their support in having the athletes enjoy your neighborhoods!
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We are excited to have The Uptown Groove playing LIVE at Parcel 5 during the race from 8:30AM to 11AM.
The Uptown Groove is a high-energy, elite party band from Western and Central, NY. They play a variety of Motown, R&B Funk/Soul, Disco, Rock and Current Top 40 Pop/Rock. The band performs at venues ranging from clubs to festivals and from weddings to corporate functions. The Uptown Groove brings world-class musicianship, superior professionalism and an exemplary guest experience.
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We are excited to have ASICS back as the Official Footwear Brand
5K | Half Marathon | Kids 1/2 Mile
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
Join us Sunday, April 26, 2026
Come experience the gorgeous historic sites of Rochester, NY
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2026 Brings You
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Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village
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Fast Half & the 5K to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds
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Part of the Four Season Challenge so you can earn extra schwag including another medal once you complete your Half or 5K
- Kidz Zone for Kids to play and Live Music
- Recovery Zone with Medical Professionals
- 1st Race in the Fleet Feet Grand Prix Series presented by HOKA where top male/female overall winners in the Half Marathon earn cash prizes and an opportunity for more as the Grand Priz Series continues in 2026 - Learn more about Fleet Feet Grand Prix Here
Featuring the following events:
- 7:30AM - Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon
- 7:40AM - Flower City 5K
- 10:30AM - Kids 1/2 Mile
There is also a Virtual 5K and Half Marathon offering
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Commit to the Four Season Challenge - 4 races with 4 EXTRA Medals
Commit to a year of racing in one of these categories!
The 2026 Half Marathon Version will include
- Winter Warrior Half Marathon on Saturday, January 3rd
- Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Half Marathon on Sunday, April 26th
- Shoreline Half Marathon on Saturday, July 18th
- Rochester Half Marathon on Sunday, September 20th
- Ideally all races should be In Person, but if you need to do Virtual that is fine. I mean is Winter Warrior in Florida fair? :)
The 2026 5Kish Version will include
- Winter Warrior Quarter Marathon on Saturday, January 3rd - this is where the (5Kish) comes in
- Flower City 5K as part of Four Seasons Challenge on Sunday, April 26th
- Shoreline 5K on Saturday, July 18th
- Rochester 5K on Sunday, September 20th
- Ideally all races should be In Person, but if you need to do Virtual that is fine. I mean is Winter Warrior in Florida fair? :)
Amenities
- Four Season Challenge Finisher’s Medal for each event
- Four Season Challenge Unisex Lightweight Water Resistant Jacket
- Special Four Season Challenge designation on your bib for Flower City, Shoreline & Rochester Events, so we can give you your medal post race at the race site
- That incredible feeling you committed yourself to a year long seasonal fitness journey
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