2021 Events Details

Join us In Person or Virtually this June 2021!

Saturday, June 19th AND Sunday, June 20th at Southern End of Genesee Valley Park (Map of Location) - East River Rd entrance area

Start Times:

  • The events start at 7:30AM each day with waves currently capped at 50 people every 5 minutes.  The half, relay and 5K start times are interspersed between each other to allow for better separation.  As you register you can select your start time based on availability of that specific distance's waves.

Start Times Update as of 6/11/21:

Below are the links to your Corral and Start Time for each day.  For Day 2, June 20th, a note went to all Day 2 participants informing them that at the request of First Responder's and due to number of participants we are combining waves. If you are on a team, it is under your team name as the First Name and "team" as the Last Name.  Please note: Waves can not be changed at this point.

Corrals - we sent a note with what corral you are in.  DO NOT MISS YOUR START.  DO NOT START EARLY.  If you start early you WILL NOT be in the results and potentially DQ'd.  If you miss your start we will not adjust your time. 

Please head to the start area about 15 minutes before your start time so not to have congregating.  Listen for cues as to when to get into corral.

Saturday & Sunday offers the following events:

  • Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
  • 5K (3.1 Miles)
  • Half Marathon Relay - Registration for the Half Marathon Relay is limited to only those who deferred their entry from 2020. No new teams will be allowed in 2021.

There is also a Virtual 5K and Half Marathon offering from June 18th-June 21st

Choose to do one day or both days of events or the Virtual Events!

Live Registration Includes
• Chip Timing
• Online Results
• Grab & Go post-race food bag
• Finisher Medal
• Short sleeve cotton T-shirts (5K), long sleeve cotton tech shirt (Half Marathon), short sleeve tech shirt (Half Marathon Relay)
• Printable custom finisher certificate
• COVID safe in-person event
• Your choice to participate on June 19th or June 20th

Virtual Registration Includes
• Online Results
• Shipping of shirt (US Address) & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (any packets that are not picked up will be mailed starting Monday, June 21)
• Finisher Medal
• Short sleeve cotton T-shirts (5K), long sleeve cotton tech shirt (Half Marathon), short sleeve tech shirt (Half Marathon Relay)
• Printable custom finisher certificate
• Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Friday, June 18th and 11:59pm, Monday, June 21.

Packet Pickup

  • Thursday, June 17th from 10-7PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, #110, Rochester)
  • Friday, June 18th from 10-7PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, #110, Rochester)
  • Saturday, June 19th from 9-5PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory for DAY 2 FCC (Sun., Jun 20)
  • Saturday, June 19th - Day 1 race day starting at 7AM - 9AM at Genesee Valley Park Tupelo Shelter.  It is not encouraged to wait until race day so we can reduce lines and gathering sizes.
  • Sunday, June 20th - Day 2 race day from 7:15AM - 7:45AM at Genesee Valley Park Tupelo Shelter. It is not encouraged to wait until race day so we can reduce lines and gathering sizes.
  • You can pick up for others
  • Teams only need one person to pickup as their items are in one bag

Awards

There will not be an awards ceremony.  All in person and virtual finishers will be able to download a FInishers Certificate. 

Overall/Age Group Awards:  These will be from the combined two day results and for In Person Event only.

  • Overall Male & Female for 5K and Half
  • Age Groups by Male & Female in 5 Year Age Groups for 5K & Half: (19 and Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and Up)
  • Top 3 - 2 Person Relay Teams
  • All certificates will be mailed to winners post race

Water Stops

With HUGE THANK YOU's to REI, Spenga Rochester, Body20 and Fleet Feet Race Team we are able to have 5 water stops.  YOU STILL NEED TO CARRY WATER.  IT IS JUNE!!!

They stops are as follows:

Half Course:

  • Water Stop 1 - 2ish miles - brought to you by REI
  • Water Stop 2 - 4ish miles - brought to you by SPENGA Rochester
  • Water Stop 3 - 6ish miles - brought to you by REI
  • Water Stop 4 - 8ish miles - brought to you by Fleet Feet Race Team
  • Water Stop 5 - 11 ish miles - brought to you by Body 20

5K Course:

  • Water Stop - 1.5 ish miles - brought to you by Body 20

Spectators

As far as spectators, we ask that they are not at the start (See Course Map Page Here) due to the pathway where athletes begin must not be obstructed.  Remember the park is massive.  But we welcome them all over the course to cheer on athletes and finish.  We just ask not to congregate at finish since both races are coming in at different spots.

Good viewing spots for half

  • Roundhouse area
  • Along U of R River Path from Round House to Ford Street
  • Finish Area - just stay clear of the paths the 5K and Half have to take to get to them

Parking

Parking is available all over the park including near finish. 

COVID19 Guidelines

As it stands now, we will be adhering to the CDC guidelines regarding masking, social distance, post race food and mass gathering numbers.  Should situations change we will indeed adjust protocols accordingly.  Please stay tuned to social media, this website and emails.

  • All athletes are required to carry hydration with them while on course.  There are water stops, but it is wise to be self sufficient and carry what you need.
  • Post-Race food & medal will be prepackaged and in a bag. These will be handed out to you at the finish line upon completion of your event.
  • Remain physically distant by a minimum of 6 feet at all times when possible.
  • Packet pickup items will be pre-bagged and labeled with your name on them. There is no exchange of shirts or bib numbers available.
  • Throw out any of your own trash, do not toss it on the ground for staff/volunteers/other athletes to clean up.
  • There will not be an awards ceremony.  We will mail certificate awards within a few days after the event is complete so we can compile results
  • Results will be available online after the event
  • Please check your email for specific race day and packet pickup info
  • The course is on open pathway, so please stay alert and follow the rules of the road!  You are responsible to know the course as there won't be road marshals.
  • As far as spectators, we ask that they are not at the start (See Course Map Page Here) due to the pathway where athletes begin must not be obstructed.  But we welcome them all over the course to cheer on athletes and finish.  We just ask not to congregate at finish since both races are coming in at different spots.

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.