4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running"
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Brighton Believes 5K "Hit the Ground Running," taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the vibrant city of Rochester, Monroe. This exciting community event is designed to celebrate the beginning of a new school year and promote wellness through running, walking, and family fun. Participants can enjoy a 5K run, a leisurely walk, and a special kids run, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Brighton PTSA, funding scholarships and various opportunities for the local community throughout the school year.
Don’t forget to pick up your bib on Friday, September 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Brighton's District Office or right before the race at Meridian Center Park on race day from 8:00 to 8:50 AM. Be sure to register by September 7 to secure your race-day t-shirt! This is a rain or shine event, so come prepared for a fantastic day of community spirit and athleticism. Join us in kicking off the school year with energy and enthusiasm at the Brighton Believes 5K!
Don’t forget to pick up your bib on Friday, September 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Brighton's District Office or right before the race at Meridian Center Park on race day from 8:00 to 8:50 AM. Be sure to register by September 7 to secure your race-day t-shirt! This is a rain or shine event, so come prepared for a fantastic day of community spirit and athleticism. Join us in kicking off the school year with energy and enthusiasm at the Brighton Believes 5K!
Organiser's Description
The Brighton Believes 5K is going to "Hit the Ground Running" to kick off an awesome new school year. The Brighton PTSA along with the incredibly generous sponsors will be hosting our second annual community-oriented 5K run, walk and kids run to celebrate the start of the new school year. All proceeds will go towards the events, scholarships and other opportunities the PTSA supports throughout the school year in our Brighton Community.
BIB PICK UP IS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, 5:30-7:30P @ BRIGHTON'S DISTRICT OFFICE 2035 MONROE AVENUE OR RIGHT BEFORE THE RACE ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, 8-8:50A @ MERIDIAN CENTER PARK
**THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. IF THERE IS SEVERE WEATHER, WE WILL NOTIFY PARTICIPANTS VIA EMAIL BY 8:15 AM OF ANY RACE CHANGES**
THE EVENT INCLUDES:
Race timing by RobinHood Racing
Vendor Zone
A RACE-DAY T-SHIRT (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 7TH!)
BIB PICK UP IS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, 5:30-7:30P @ BRIGHTON'S DISTRICT OFFICE 2035 MONROE AVENUE OR RIGHT BEFORE THE RACE ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, 8-8:50A @ MERIDIAN CENTER PARK
**THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. IF THERE IS SEVERE WEATHER, WE WILL NOTIFY PARTICIPANTS VIA EMAIL BY 8:15 AM OF ANY RACE CHANGES**
THE EVENT INCLUDES:
Race timing by RobinHood Racing
Vendor Zone
A RACE-DAY T-SHIRT (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 7TH!)
Races
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Brighton Believes 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 05 JUNA community oriented run/walk to hit the ground running into a new school year. Proceeds support all the events and opportunities created for students and families through the PTSA. -
Brighton Believes Kids "Choose Your Own Adventure" FUN RUN!
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 22 MAYWe encourage kids of all ages to join our "choose your own adventure" fun run! Young runners can choose to run a quarter mile, a half mile, three quarters mile or a full mile. All runners, no matter what distance they do, gets a medal at the end!
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