Sunset House 5K
- Date Thu 30th April 2026 - Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Irondequoit, New York
- Price $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the vibrant and uplifting Sunset House 5K, taking place live on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Irondequoit, Monroe! This beloved annual event, now in its twenty-fourth year, features a fast and challenging 3.1-mile course that promises excitement for both runners and walkers alike. Starting and finishing at the Irondequoit United Church of Christ, located at 644 Titus Avenue, this race is designed to bring the community together while supporting a vital cause—hospice care.
Participants can join in the fun either in person on race day or virtually from Thursday, April 30, to Saturday, May 23, 2026. The virtual option allows everyone to take part, whether by strolling around the neighborhood or completing a 5K on their favorite treadmill. With a goal to raise $35,000, every entry fee contributes to Sunset House, providing essential support and care for residents in need of hospice services. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with food, refreshments, and great prizes! Join us in putting your best foot forward for a wonderful cause—mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
Participants can join in the fun either in person on race day or virtually from Thursday, April 30, to Saturday, May 23, 2026. The virtual option allows everyone to take part, whether by strolling around the neighborhood or completing a 5K on their favorite treadmill. With a goal to raise $35,000, every entry fee contributes to Sunset House, providing essential support and care for residents in need of hospice services. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with food, refreshments, and great prizes! Join us in putting your best foot forward for a wonderful cause—mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
SUPPORTING HOSPICE CARE FOR THE LONG RUN!
NOW IN ITS TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR, THE SUNSET HOUSE 5K RUN AND FITNESS WALK HAS TRADITIONALLY HAD SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: A FAST, CHALLENGING, 3.1 MILE
COURSE, PLENTY OF FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND PRIZESALL WITHIN A FUN AND FRIENDLY FAMILY ATMOSPHERE. THIS YEAR THE EVENT WILL BE HELD _LIVE_ ON SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 AT THE IRONDEQUOIT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST LOCATED AT 644 TITUS AVENUE, IRONDEQUOIT, NY. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE UNABLE TO JOIN US ON RACE DAY, A _VIRTUAL_ OPTION IS PLANNED FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE GO TO SUNSET HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE HOSPICE CARE SERVICES IN THEIR OWN HOMES. FOCUSING ON QUALITY OF LIFE RATHER THAN QUANTITY OF TIME, SUNSET HOUSE SUPPORTS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS, ALLOWING THEM TO MAINTAIN CONTROL DURING AN IMPORTANT TIME OF TRANSITION. AS ONE OF OUR COMMUNITYS MOST POPULAR AND SEASONED FUNDRAISING EVENT OF THE YEAR WE NEED YOUR HELP IN MEETING OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $35,000 TO ENSURE THAT SUNSET HOUSE HOSPICE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE DYING AND THEIR LOVED ONES WITH SUPPORT, COMFORT, AND CARE IN A SAFE, PEACEFUL AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS DEATH WITH DIGNITY AND GRACE. SO WHETHER YOURE A RUNNER, WALKEROR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE LIVE RACE OR PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY -- AND PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD FOR A GREAT ORGANIZATION. THIS YEAR THE SUNSET HOUSE 5K HAS BEEN SELECTED AS PART OF THE 2026 GREATER ROCHESTER RUNNING CLUB'S "ROCHESTER RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES".
EVENT INFORMATION
LIVE RACE
START TIME: 9 AM SATURDAY, MAY 23RD. RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT THE IRONDEQUOIT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Price: $30 Race Fee. Price increases to $35 after 5/15/2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
** T-Shirts to the first 250 Registrants**
PACKET PICK UP:
THURSDAY, MAY 21ST - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ROCHESTER RUNNING CO. - 1387 MT. HOPE AVENUE
FRIDAY, MAY 22ND - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM AND ON RACE DAY, MAY 23RD- 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM IRONDEQUOIT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - 644 TITUS AVENUE
VIRTUAL RACE
START TIME: THURSDAY, MAY 1, TO SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE BY TAKING A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK OR COMPLETING A 5K ON THE STREETS, TRAILS OR TREADMILL ANYWHERE.
PRICE: $30 RACE FEE. PRICE INCREASES TO $35 AFTER 5/16/2025 AT 11:59 P.M. EDT
POST RACE PACKET PICK UP
THE WEEK OF MAY 26TH- SUNSET HOUSE - 3746 ST. PAUL BLVD. PICK UP TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE SUNSET HOUSE WEBSITE.
NOW IN ITS TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR, THE SUNSET HOUSE 5K RUN AND FITNESS WALK HAS TRADITIONALLY HAD SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: A FAST, CHALLENGING, 3.1 MILE
COURSE, PLENTY OF FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND PRIZESALL WITHIN A FUN AND FRIENDLY FAMILY ATMOSPHERE. THIS YEAR THE EVENT WILL BE HELD _LIVE_ ON SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 AT THE IRONDEQUOIT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST LOCATED AT 644 TITUS AVENUE, IRONDEQUOIT, NY. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE UNABLE TO JOIN US ON RACE DAY, A _VIRTUAL_ OPTION IS PLANNED FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE GO TO SUNSET HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO RECEIVE HOSPICE CARE SERVICES IN THEIR OWN HOMES. FOCUSING ON QUALITY OF LIFE RATHER THAN QUANTITY OF TIME, SUNSET HOUSE SUPPORTS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS, ALLOWING THEM TO MAINTAIN CONTROL DURING AN IMPORTANT TIME OF TRANSITION. AS ONE OF OUR COMMUNITYS MOST POPULAR AND SEASONED FUNDRAISING EVENT OF THE YEAR WE NEED YOUR HELP IN MEETING OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $35,000 TO ENSURE THAT SUNSET HOUSE HOSPICE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE DYING AND THEIR LOVED ONES WITH SUPPORT, COMFORT, AND CARE IN A SAFE, PEACEFUL AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS DEATH WITH DIGNITY AND GRACE. SO WHETHER YOURE A RUNNER, WALKEROR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE LIVE RACE OR PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY -- AND PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD FOR A GREAT ORGANIZATION. THIS YEAR THE SUNSET HOUSE 5K HAS BEEN SELECTED AS PART OF THE 2026 GREATER ROCHESTER RUNNING CLUB'S "ROCHESTER RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES".
EVENT INFORMATION
LIVE RACE
START TIME: 9 AM SATURDAY, MAY 23RD. RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT THE IRONDEQUOIT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Price: $30 Race Fee. Price increases to $35 after 5/15/2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
** T-Shirts to the first 250 Registrants**
PACKET PICK UP:
THURSDAY, MAY 21ST - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ROCHESTER RUNNING CO. - 1387 MT. HOPE AVENUE
FRIDAY, MAY 22ND - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM AND ON RACE DAY, MAY 23RD- 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM IRONDEQUOIT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - 644 TITUS AVENUE
VIRTUAL RACE
START TIME: THURSDAY, MAY 1, TO SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE BY TAKING A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK OR COMPLETING A 5K ON THE STREETS, TRAILS OR TREADMILL ANYWHERE.
PRICE: $30 RACE FEE. PRICE INCREASES TO $35 AFTER 5/16/2025 AT 11:59 P.M. EDT
POST RACE PACKET PICK UP
THE WEEK OF MAY 26TH- SUNSET HOUSE - 3746 ST. PAUL BLVD. PICK UP TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE SUNSET HOUSE WEBSITE.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.00
OPENS TOMORROW -
5K Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.00
OPENS TOMORROW -
5K Virtual Race
Incl. T-Shirt
$30.00
OPENS TOMORROW
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