Karknocker 5K Race/Walk - 28th Annual

  • Date Fri 25th July 2025
  • Time 7:00PM EDT
  • Location East Rochester, New York
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for the 28th Annual Karknocker 5K Race/Walk, taking place on Friday, July 25, 2025, in the charming community of East Rochester, Monroe! This exciting event kicks off at 7:00 PM at the East Rochester School District campus, located at 200 Woodbine Ave. Participants can enjoy a USATF Certified Course, ensuring a smooth and competitive experience.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event welcomes everyone! The first 200 registrants will receive a stylish Karknocker DriFit t-shirt and a medal, with additional prizes awarded for top finishers in various categories. With prize money up for grabs for the top five male and female finishers, as well as special awards for age group winners and course records, there's plenty of motivation to lace up your running shoes! Don’t miss out on this lively community event, complete with water stations, a festive atmosphere, and an awards ceremony at the finish line around 8:15 PM. Join us for a night of fun, fitness, and friendly competition!

Organiser's Description

This is the 28th Annual event Co-Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce & M&T Bank and is open to the public. Race starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025. Starts and ends at East Rochester School District campus, 200 Woodbine Ave.

USATF Certified Course: NY13030KL

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS:

* Karknocker DriFit t-shirt and medal for the first 200 registrants (To be eligible to receive an event t-shirt, registrations must be received by 5pm July 7, 2025.)
* Water at start, at mile markers, and after race
*
Prize Money

Male

1st $500

2nd $400

3rd $300

4th $200

5th $100

Female

1st $500

2nd $400

3rd $300

4th $200

5th $100

Masters Male

1st $75

Masters Female 1st $75

Course Record Male 1st $100

Course Record Female 1st $100

The age groups are as follows:
9 and Under, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79
The Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in each age group receive MEDALS.

* Course record male and female: $100

* Male 14:37
* Female 16:23 2024 Anna Kostarellis

5 year age groups will be used for awards and will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group

COST: $30+ fee | $35 + fee on race day (CARD ONLY ON RACE DAY - NO CASH/CHECK)

PACKET PICKUP INFO:

* Thursday, July 24 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Rochester Running Company (1387 Mt. Hope Ave)
* Friday, (Race Day) 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm at East Rochester High School (Race location)

PREMIER SPONSOR: M&T Bank

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS:

Annechino Law
Balkan Motors LLC
Brenton Jacob Memorial Fund
Building Innovation Group INC
Byrne Dairy
Debbie Supply
equaTEK Interactive
E.R. Rotary Club
Family First Federal Credit Union
Flower City Dental
Glass Elegance
Good Smoke BBQ
Graham Plastic Surgery
Grass Roots Wellness
Hoselton Auto Mall
Intivity
K B Graphics
Leo's Bakery & Deli
Lilac Family Dental Care
Lyons National Bank
M & T Bank
MRB Group
NFP Insurance
Northeastern Pools Inc
Perlo's Restaurant
Purely Cannabis Company
Pullano & Farrow PLLC
Rochester Magnet Company
Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria
Struck & Sons, Inc.
Taco Bell
Taylor the Builder
Techniplex Management/MCA Group
Unlimited Enclosures Hart Inc.
Town/Village of East Rochester
Vision Auto (Kia Dealership)
Wacky Buttons
Wash Haus Laundromats
Wegmans

AWARDS: Around 8:15 pm at the Finish Line

Races

  • Karknocker 5k Race & Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 25th July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    Must register by 7/07/2025 at 5:00 pm to be guaranteed a shirt.
  • 28th Annual Karknocker 5k Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 25th July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    Must register by 7/07/2025 at 5:00 pm to be guaranteed a shirt.

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200 Woodbine Ave, East Rochester, 14445, NY, United States

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