Countdown to One! Running Race Challenge (Rochester)

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Webster, New York
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 1 race

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating new challenge at the inaugural Countdown to ONE! Running Race Challenge, happening on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Webster, Monroe, NY! This unique event is designed for dedicated runners who thrive on pushing their limits. Participants will tackle a one-mile loop, with each mile presenting a new time requirement to advance to the next level. The challenge starts with the Bronze category, where runners must complete four miles within progressively shorter timeframes, followed by the Silver and Gold categories for those looking to really test their speed and endurance.

Whether you're aiming to compete for the top spot or simply looking to achieve your personal best, this event is all about setting goals and celebrating your achievements. All participants will receive a fantastic finisher medal, and those who complete the challenge will earn additional pins based on their performance. Plus, the top male and female finishers will take home a cash prize of $125 each! Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of something special in Rochester – mark your calendars and get ready to run!

Organiser's Description

Something new and exciting is coming to Rochester NY on Sunday, September 20, 2026 as we will offer the inaugural Countdown to ONE! challenge. This unique challenge is for those dedicated runners that like to push themselves a bit more than others. As a Countdown to ONE participant you will run as many single miles as you can based on the time requirements for each. The course is a 1 mile loop. The start/finish for each mile is the same. All participants receive a finisher medal.

Here's how it works...

Each mile must be completed in less than the required time to advance to the next mile. If you fail to complete any of the miles in the allotted time you're out of the competition.

The first mile must be completed in 15 minutes or under, the second mile must be completed in 13 minutes or less, 3rd mile in 11 minutes or less, 4th mile in 10 minutes or less. These 4 miles make up the Bronze category. You must complete all 4 miles under the time cut offs to earn a bronze pin that can be attached to your medal.

The next wave would be the Silver category, 9 1/2, 9, 8 1/2 and 8 minute miles. You must complete all 8 miles under the time cut offs to earn the Silver pin to attach to your medal.

If you're still standing, it's onto the Gold category, 7 1/2, 7, 6 1/2 and 6 minute miles. You must complete all 12 miles under the time cut offs to earn the gold pin to attach to your medal.

If we have to go beyond this to get to our last person standing we will continue to drop each mile time requirement by 30 seconds.

If you finish any of the miles in under the required time to finish you are welcome to stretch, refuel and rest. There will be a one minute separation between each leg of this ultimate challenge.

As much as this is a competition to get to the last male and female standing, it's also a personal challenge for those not in the running to win it all. Set your goal, up your training and achieve your personal best!

All participants will receive a super cool and quite large finisher medal. Depending on the category you completed your last single mile successfully you will receive a pin to add to your finisher medal (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

Top Male and top Female finishers will receive a cash prize of $125 (each)

Races

  • Countdown to One! (Rochester)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Finisher Medal, Socks

    Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    The first mile must be completed in 15 minutes or under, the second mile must be completed in 13 minutes or less, 3rd mile in 11 minutes or less, 4th mile in 10 minutes or less. These 4 miles make up the Bronze category. The next wave would be the Silver category, 9 1/2, 9, 8 1/2 and 8 minute miles. If you're still standing it's onto the Gold category, 7 1/2, 7, 6 1/2 and 6 minute miles. If we have to go beyond this to get to our last person standing we will continue to drop each mile time requirement by 30 seconds. If you finish any of the miles in under the required time to finish you are welcome to stretch, refuel and rest. There will be a one minute separation between each leg of this ultimate challenge.

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750 Holt Rd, Webster, 14580, NY, United States

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