Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
- Date Sun 26th April 2026 - Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $16.90 - $112.30
- Races 10 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
The starting and finishing lines will be set at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY, where you can enjoy the amazing downtown green space perfect for post-race celebrations. The USATF-certified half marathon course winds through the city’s charming neighborhoods, showcasing the sights and sounds of Rochester. Don't miss the chance to earn extra swag as part of the Four Season Challenge! From cozy crewnecks to stylish tech shirts, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars and prepare for a week of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
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ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH IN-PERSON HALF MARATHON, 5K & KIDS 1/2 MILE
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VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON, 5K & KIDS 1/2 MILE
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WHEELCHAIR 5K AND HALF MARATHON OPTIONS TOO
VIEW 2026 ATHLETES GUIDE HERE [https://nmcdn.io/c6d722bda93049c6a56709ab54db1d92/a5d66c5dadca4392953c26b7ed52b051/files/2026-FCC-Athlete-Guide.pdf]
APRIL 26, 2026
PARCEL 5 - ROCHESTER, NY - 285 E MAIN ST, ROCHESTER, NY 14604
START TIMES
* HALF MARATHON 7:30AM
* 5K 7:40AM
* KIDS 1/2 MILE 10:30AM
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START/FINISH LOCALE AT PARCEL 5, ROCHESTER, NY FEATURING INCREDIBLE DOWNTOWN GREEN SPACE AREA FITTING FOR POST RACE PARTY AND ATHLETE'S VILLAGE
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USATF CERTIFIED COURSE FOR THE HALF TO INCORPORATE MORE OF DOWNTOWN AND CITY NEIGHBORHOODS, SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
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PART OF THE FOUR SEASON CHALLENGE SO YOU CAN EARN EXTRA SCHWAG INCLUDING ANOTHER MEDAL ONCE YOU COMPLETE YOUR HALF OR 5K
In Person Registration Includes
Chip Timing
Online Results
Post-race Food
Race Logoed Finisher Medal
Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st
5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st
Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)
* SHOULD TOPS NOT BE AVAILABLE TO CHOOSE, WE WILL HAVE VINTAGE RACE GEAR YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM DURING FRIDAY & SATURDAY PACKET PICKUP.
Printable custom finisher certificate
In-person event
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Online Results
Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (Any packets that are not picked up will be mailed the week after the In-Person event.)
Finisher Medal
Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last). You choose. Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st.
5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Size guaranteed by March 31st
Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)
Printable custom finisher certificate
Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, April 26th and 11:59pm, Sunday, May 3rd.
Packet Pickup/Expo *_Please Note: the Packet Pickup info below may be subject to change_
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY. OTHERS CAN GET THEIR PACKET FOR YOU.
* Friday, April 24th 12-6PM and Saturday, April 25th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)
* And on race day 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP to am at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village
Races
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Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon
Incl. $7.30 Fee & Race Logoed Hoody, Crewneck or Short Sleeve Tech Top
Sun 26th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$112.30
CLOSED -
Flower City 5K
Incl. $3.52 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Top - Gender Specific
Sun 26th April 2026 (7:40AM EDT)
$45.52
CLOSED -
Kids 1/2 Mile
Incl. $2.08 Fee & Cotton T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes)
Sun 26th April 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$20.08
CLOSEDOnly offered for ages 4-12 -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.16 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Top - Gender Specific
$39.16
CLOSED -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Race Logoed Hoody, Crewneck or Short Sleeve Tech Top
$59.30
CLOSED -
Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Cotton T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes)
$16.90
CLOSEDOnly offered for ages 4-12 -
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Race Logoed Hoody, Crewneck or Short Sleeve Tech Top
Sun 26th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$101.70
CLOSED -
Flower City 5K - Wheelchair
Incl. $3.16 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Top - Gender Specific
Sun 26th April 2026 (7:40AM EDT)
$39.16
CLOSED -
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division
Incl. $7.30 Fee
Sun 26th April 2026 (7:40AM EDT)
$112.30
CLOSED -
5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th April 2026 (7:40AM EDT)
$59.30
CLOSED
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