Runnin' of the Green presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester

250 East Main Street
Rochester, NY US 14604

In-Person Race:

When: March 15, 2025
Race Start: 9:30 AM
Start Location: 285 East Main Street. Downtown Rochester, NY | DIRECTIONS

Start & Finish: East Main Street, outside Mercantile on Main
No wave start. 
Course: 5 Miles out and back along the Genesee River.

 

Virtual Race:

Run your 5 miles anywhere you want, SAFELY and post your results on the page!
Submit your results anytime starting at 9:30am March 15, 2024 to 11:59pm March 23, 2025

At Registration:

Select "Ship your Swag" unless you'd like to come in-person to packet pickup to get your swag** 

Submit Your Results:

1 - Log into Your RunSignup Account here: runsignup.com/Login
2 - Go to Your Profile: runsignup.com/Profile
3 - Click Submit Virtual Results on the Event for which You have Results
More on How To

Registration                 Cost                                     Giveaways
Before 1/1/25               $40 (includes fees)               Sweatshirt upgrade instead of LS T-Shirt + medal 
**Sign up by 2/26 to guarantee your shirt size**
Before 2/1                     $40 (includes fees)               LS t-shirt (while supplies last)+ medal
2/1 - 3/14                      $45  (includes fees)               LS t-shirt (while supplies last) + medal
DAY OF (March 15)     $50  (includes fees)               LS t-shirt (while supplies last) + medal

KIDS 18 + under are ONLY $20.00

SAVE $10: Help the environment and your pockets: Select the Green Option to skip a shirt and medal.

2024 USATF Niagara Members: Register by 3/8/2024 for a $5 discount

REGISTER HERE

Lifetime Membership is available for Runnin' of the Green!

We have over 10 lifetime members already along with any past winners of the race!  All winners are automatically lifetime members.

You are able to pick a lifetime member number (first come, first serve) and will always be guaranteed the best giveaways!

This membership is non-transferable and guaranteed for life for the person who purchases it!

https://runsignup.com/Club/NY/Rochester/LifetimeRunninoftheGreenMembers

Train with the Pace Project:

Join the Pace Project running group Wednesday evenings with Carly Graham Brady! Each week we will warm up together, do the workout with your goals in mind, and cool down with a brief stretch after.
What you get: 

• Weekly speed workouts catered to getting you ready for the 5 mile race!
• Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm, starting January 8th until Race Day (And beyond if you'd like to stay with it all year long!)
• Weekly emails that include the prescribed workout and the goals behind it, so that it can be completed with most benefit to you!
• RRC Socks
• $80.00 for 2 months of training leading up to the race ($50 per month normally) 
• Add the training course at Registration here

We strongly encourage you to get your packet BEFORE Race Day!

Packet Pick Up at your Local YMCA

Monday, March 10 | 5pm - 7pm | Westside YMCA - 920 Elmgrove Road
Tuesday, March 11 | 5pm - 7pm | Schottland YMCA - 2300 W. Jefferson Road

Packet Pick Up at Rochester Running Company

12pm - 6pm
Wednesday, March 12 
Thursday, March 13
Friday, March 14

Day of Packet Pickup - March 15

AT THE RACE | Inside Mercantile on Main
8:15am - 9:15am

5 Miles out and back
USATF Certified Course 
Start and Finish: East Main Street/Mercantile

Keep your items safe until the end of the race! To make your post race party even better, Rochester Running Company is offering complementary bag drop. 

Starting at 8:15am Race Day
You MUST USE a clear plastic bag for your belongings. Clear bags will be provided in your race packet.

Volunteers will be on hand to help you attach the tear-off tag on your race bib to your bag. Once you have finished your race, you can pick up your bag inside of the Mercantile where they were dropped off.

Be sure you have what you will need during the race before you drop off your bag! You will not be able to get your bag until AFTER the race.

There is no special event parking. 

Best Places to Park

Mortimer Garage and South Ave Garage are available and closest to the Mercantile on Main.

Plan extra time to find parking the morning of the race 
The Parade Route is along East and Main- traffic will be closed in that area 

After the race is the post-race party!

Once you finish, head inside the Mercantile for:

• Live results
• Live music
• Green donuts
• Apples
• Cider
• Beer (Provided by Rohrbach Brewing)
• Awards Presentation ~ 11:45-12:00pm
• Photo stations
• Vendors with games

Age Group Awards

Top 3 in each age group will be awarded.
Age groups: 5 Year age groups to 80+ 

USATF Members:

As the 2024 USATF Niagara 5 Mile Open/Masters Association Championship, Runnin' of The Green is a part of the 2024 USATF Niagara Runner Of The Year and USATF Niagara Team Grand Prix Series.
Awards for USATF Niagara Members only are awarded for the Championship.
$3000 in prize money will be distributed.
Overall M/F: 1st $500, 2nd $350, 3rd $250, 4th $150, 5th $100, 6th $50.
Overall Masters M/F: $100.
USATF Membership Info

Rochester Runner of the Year:

Runnin' of the Green is the first race of the Greater Rochester Track Club (GRTC) Runner of the Year Race Season. Get a jump start for the Series!
More Info: https://rochesterrunneroftheyear.org/

Frequently Asked Questions
Find more information about race day here and on our race details page.

Where should I park?
There is no special parking for race participants. Many parking garages and street parking around the race location are free on Saturday mornings; however, we cannot guarantee free parking. Participants are responsible for their parking costs. Please allow ample time to find parking and arrive at the Mercantile.

Closest Parking garages:
Mortimer Street Garage (83 Mortimer St, Rochester, NY 14604)
South Ave Garage (39 Stone St, Rochester, NY 14604)
Court St. Garage (Court Street Garage, 194 Court St, Rochester, NY 14604)
Civic Center Garage (55 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY 14614)

What time does the Mercantile open?
The Mercantile is open race day at 8 am for both race participants and spectators.

Is there a bag check?
Yes. The Bag Check is inside the Mercantile. All in-person participant packets include a clear plastic bag. This clear plastic bag MUST be used to check a bag. No other bags will be accepted. You may not put full backpacks or personal bags inside the clear bag. You'll need to transfer all contents into this clear drawstring bag. ALL checked items must fit inside the clear bag.
The bag check will open at 8 am. Bags can only be checked in ONCE before the start of the race and can be picked up post-race, bag check will close approximately 60 minutes after the race. 

Will there be ID check?
Participants over 21 and interested in drinking post-race must show their race bib at the bar to redeem their one free beer at the post-race party. You cannot redeem your free beer if you do not have your race bib. Spectators must show ID at the bar to drink.

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