ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the ROCtoberfest 5K on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the beautiful Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, Monroe! This vibrant event kicks off at 9:30 AM and invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in on the excitement. The ROCtoberfest 5K is not just about the race; it’s also a fantastic fundraising opportunity for local charities, allowing participants to support meaningful causes while enjoying a spirited day of running.
With a special no-frills registration option available, you can participate in this fun 5K while contributing to vital local initiatives, including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Hospice 5K Team Claire. So lace up your running shoes, don your lederhosen, and prepare for a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and celebration. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of the race. Register today and be part of the ROCtoberfest fun!
With a special no-frills registration option available, you can participate in this fun 5K while contributing to vital local initiatives, including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Hospice 5K Team Claire. So lace up your running shoes, don your lederhosen, and prepare for a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and celebration. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of the race. Register today and be part of the ROCtoberfest fun!
Organiser's Description
ROCTOBERFEST 5K PRESENTED BY STRANGEBIRD
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 | 9:30AM
GENESEE VALLEY PARK
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NY/Rochester/ROCtoberfest5K]
_NEW REGISTRATION OPTION_ - NO FRILLS BENEFIT 5K SLOTS AVAILABLE UNTIL 10/9 5:45PM
WITH THE RACE SELLING OUT, THIS IS A SPECIAL BENEFIT SLOT WHEREBY YOU STILL GET A STRANGEBIRD BEVERAGE (IF OF AGE) & POST RACE FOOD, BUT YOU DO NOT GET A MEDAL NOR SHIRT. TEN DOLLARS OF THIS REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE SPLIT BETWEEN 2 UPCOMING FLEET FEET CHARITY EVENTS - MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER TEAM ELLEN AND HOSPICE 5K TEAM CLAIRE. IF ANY MEDALS NOT CLAIMED AFTER RACE WE WILL HAND OUT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
WHAT IS ROCTOBERFEST?
ROCTOBERFEST IS A 5K AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES IN OCTOBER. IT'S THE CHANCE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO RUN A 5K & DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES! AND FOR CHARITIES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR ORGANIZATIONS WITHOUT THE EXPENSE OF PRODUCING AN EVENT.
GRAB YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND LEDERHOSEN TO CELEBRATE WITH OUR ROCTOBERFEST 5K! JOIN US AT GENESEE VALLEY PARK FOR A 5K RUN/WALK THAT ALSO WILL SERVE AS A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR LOCAL CHARITIES. LET'S CELEBRATE ROCHESTER AND CHARITIES IN IT. REGISTER TODAY TO JOIN THE ROCTOBERFEST FUN!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 | 9:30AM
GENESEE VALLEY PARK
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NY/Rochester/ROCtoberfest5K]
_NEW REGISTRATION OPTION_ - NO FRILLS BENEFIT 5K SLOTS AVAILABLE UNTIL 10/9 5:45PM
WITH THE RACE SELLING OUT, THIS IS A SPECIAL BENEFIT SLOT WHEREBY YOU STILL GET A STRANGEBIRD BEVERAGE (IF OF AGE) & POST RACE FOOD, BUT YOU DO NOT GET A MEDAL NOR SHIRT. TEN DOLLARS OF THIS REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE SPLIT BETWEEN 2 UPCOMING FLEET FEET CHARITY EVENTS - MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER TEAM ELLEN AND HOSPICE 5K TEAM CLAIRE. IF ANY MEDALS NOT CLAIMED AFTER RACE WE WILL HAND OUT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
WHAT IS ROCTOBERFEST?
ROCTOBERFEST IS A 5K AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES IN OCTOBER. IT'S THE CHANCE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO RUN A 5K & DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES! AND FOR CHARITIES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR ORGANIZATIONS WITHOUT THE EXPENSE OF PRODUCING AN EVENT.
GRAB YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND LEDERHOSEN TO CELEBRATE WITH OUR ROCTOBERFEST 5K! JOIN US AT GENESEE VALLEY PARK FOR A 5K RUN/WALK THAT ALSO WILL SERVE AS A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR LOCAL CHARITIES. LET'S CELEBRATE ROCHESTER AND CHARITIES IN IT. REGISTER TODAY TO JOIN THE ROCTOBERFEST FUN!
Races
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5K - in Person
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Short Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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No Frills Benefit 5K Spots
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$32.80
With the race selling out, this is a Special Benefit slot whereby you still get a Strangebird Beverage (if of age) & Post Race Food, but you do not get a medal nor shirt. Ten dollars of this registration fee will be split between 2 upcoming Fleet Feet Charity Events - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Ellen and Hospice 5K Team Claire. If any medals not claimed after race we will hand out first come first serve.
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