Runnin' of the Green presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester

25th Runnin' of the Green presented by YMCA of Greater Rochester - MARCH 11, 2023 10:30am
Join us as we kick of the 2023 race season 
NEW COURSE FOR 2023!!!
Entrants receive:Long sleeve Cotton T-shirt  + Custom Race Medal + Post race Party + Green Post race snacks **Sign up by 2/20 to guarantee your shirt size, after that it is first come first serve**
Where: Mercantile on Main Street When: March 11, 2023 at 10:30am SHARPPost race Party to Follow inside Mercantile on Main (See map below) Parking: Use St. Joe's Garage (71 N. Clinton) It is connected to the Mercantile (See map below)  Bag Drop: We will be offering a bag drop inside of the Mercantile in a safe and secure area. You will provide the attendant with your bib number and your bag/change of clothes will be held for you to be picked up after the race. 
Awards and Prizes:Top 3 in each age group will be awarded.  Age groups: 5 Year age groups to 80+ 
Prices:Registration                  Cost                 GiveawaysBefore 12/31                 $35                   Sweatshirt upgrade instead of LS T-Shirt + medal **Sign up by 2/20 to guarantee your shirt size**Before 3/1                     $40                   LS t-shirt (while supplies last)+ medal3/1 - 3/10                      $45                   LS t-shirt (while supplies last) + medalDAY Of Race                $45                   LS t-shirt (while supplies last) + medal** KIDS 18U are ONLY $20.00**NO SHIRT OPTION - Save $$$$ off registration if you choose NOT to get a Shirt/Sweatshirt! 
 
Packet pickup: **We strongly encourage you to get your packet BEFORE Race Day!**
Wednesday March 8         11-6Thursday March 9             11-6Friday March 10                11-6          at Rochester Running Company Day of Packet Pickup AT THE RACE on Race Day 9:00am - 10:15am (INSIDE Mercantile on Main behind Escalators)
 
 
USATF Members:The Runnin' Of The Green 5 Mile will be hosting the 2023 USATF Niagara 5 Mile Open/Masters Association Championships.  With the race being designated the 5 Mile Championship, this also includes being apart of the 2023 USATF Niagara Runner Of The Year Series and the USATF Niagara Team Grand Prix Series.  
Any 2023 USATF Niagara Member will receive a $5 discount for the race when registering by 3/8/2023.  For membership information: www.niagara.usatf.org/membership and for additional USATF Niagara information: www.niagara.usatf.org.  Awards and Prizes: USATF Niagara Members ONLY - Over $3000 in prize money will be distributed.Overall M/F:  1st $500, 2nd $350, 3rd $250, 4th $150, 5th $100, 6th $50. Overall Masters M/F $100.  
VIRTUAL RACE INFO:
Run your 5 miles anywhere you want, SAFELY and post your results on the page!Submit your results anytime starting at 10:30am March 11, 2023 to 11:59pm March 18, 2022 (Meaning you have a week :) ) https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-resultsUse that link to find helpful information for how to submit your Virtual Results, any questions or issues please email! ** If you do not select "Ship your Swag" you will need to come to packet pickup to get your SWAG** 
Rochester Runner of the Year RaceWe are excited to partner with the Greater Rochester Track Club (GRTC) to offer the Runnin' of the Green as one of the Runner of the Year Races. It is the first race of the season so get a jump start for the Series. https://rochesterrunneroftheyear.org/
 
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