With winter winding down and spring on the horizon, that means it's time for our annual 5-mile race, Runnin' of the Green Presented by YMCA of Greater Rochester and URMC. In our 28th year, we will start downtown by Parcel 5 outside the Mercentile on Main.

 

When: Saturday prior St. Patrick's Day, 2026 Race is March 14 at 9:30 AM

Where: 285 East Main Street. Downtown Rochester, NY 

Start: Mass start on Main Street

Finish: Main Street

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Registration:

Register online today!

No Shirt and medal option - Save $$ and help our carbon footprint by selecting NO SHIRT at Registration

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Packet pickup:

at Rochester Running Co (1387 Mt. Hope Ave)​

Wednesday March 11      11-6

Thursday March 12          11-6

Friday March 13             11-6

Saturday March 14         At Race Location

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Award Categories: 

Men: Top Finishers, Top 3 Overall Age groups from : 0-14, 5 year gap to 80+ 
Women: Top Finishers, Top 3 Overall age groups from: 0-14, 5 year gap to 80+​

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Parking:

No Special Parking for Attendees

Close garages are:
Mortimer Street Garage
South Ave Garage

Civic Center Garage

There is also On Street Parking, or the lot on Court St.

**Parade will have roads closed on East Ave and surrounding areas, considering parking closer to Blue Cross Arena and walking over** 

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Post Race PARTY:

Inside Mercantile 

Live Results and Awards Presentation

Food and Drinks 

Vendor Village 
WARMTH! 

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