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ROCHESTER’S RACING SEASON STARTS NOW

A ROCHESTER TRADITION

This wonderful race, in some form, has existed in Rochester for close to 40 years! Run for the Shamrocks has results back to 1985 and Bill Kehoe continued the tradition with Runnin’ of the Green. It has long been recognized as the unofficial start of Rochester’s spring racing season.

It is fun to look back at the history and I take personally the goal to do right by this race. We were the first race in over 10 years to move their start/finish line to the heart of downtown and we are the only race to feature a start and finish right on our Main St in Rochester.

We are expecting the largest turnout this year since 2012!! Looking forward, I hope to keep expanding the event in small, positive ways. This year we have a few new additions:

Green-est Race in Rochester: We are working to make this race more sustainable and reduce waste where we can. We have started this year with a ‘ZERO WASTE’ water stop and will be sweeping the race course post-run with an electric vehicle and volunteers to leave our city cleaner than when we arrived. Runners could also choose a no shirt/no medal option to reduce waste and a discount on their entry fee! We collaborated with the Ecology Partners and Impact Earth to include more effective recycling and waste management throughout the race, and we'll have our nutrition recycling bin on site. We are working to make strides each year without sacrificing your race experience.

Ruck and Walk options: “I’m not a runner” is a phrase we hear way too often. Personally, I have always thought of a runner as someone who is putting one foot in front of the other at their speed. I want people to know that we want “runners” of all abilities in our race and spanning a distance with your two feet is all we are asking. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy watching and celebrating the fastest in our community as I admire what it takes to move as they do. But I equally admire what it takes to do more than you think you’re capable of, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, or setting your personal goal and achieving it.

Party tent on parcel 5: We still have a great after party inside the Mercantile, but we have added a tent on parcel 5 to encourage people to stay for the parade and enjoy the day! Everyone is welcome to join in here too, regardless if you ran the race! We are glad you are joining us.

Cheers to another great year of Runnin’ of the Green. And may we continue to Run Our City.

Jonathan Griffiths, Race Director Owner, Rochester Running Co

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING

Their support is pivotal to holding and growing this race.

RUNNIN' OF THE GREEN

PACKET PICKUP PACKET PICKUP

Monday, March 10

Westside YMCA | 5 - 7 pm

920 Elmgrove Rd

Tuesday, March 11

Schottland YMCA | 5 - 7pm

2300 W. Jefferson Road

Wednesday, March 12

Rochester Running Co | 12 - 6 pm

1387 Mt Hope Ave

Thursday, March 13

Rochester Running Co | 12 - 6 pm

1387 Mt Hope Ave

Friday, March 14

Rochester Running Co | 12 - 6 pm

1387 Mt Hope Ave

Race Day, March 15

Mercantile on Main | 8:15 - 9:15 am

240 E. Main Street

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNER SPONSORS!

Their support is pivotal to hosting this race.

FAQ & PARKING

COURSE MAP

The course has a long straightaway for runners to create some space before a hard left turn onto Exchange Blvd. The start gives you a quick jolt to your race with a downhill beginning.

The race is a flat and fast, out-and-back course. You will get to see the entire field along the way in a sea of green and can hopefully spot and cheer on a few friends! As you come back toward downtown, you’ll cross the finish line right by parcel five and enjoy drinks and snacks inside the Mercantile.

SPONSORS & SUPPORT SPONSORS & SUPPORT

YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER - PRESENTING SPONSOR

Cheer stations along the course will feature some of your incredible YMCA staff members!

RELIANT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - SPECTATOR SPONSOR

On course encouragement and cheers by Reliant, YMCA, and others lead by Reliant Federal Credit Union.

TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS - OFFICIAL HYDRATION SPONSOR

Water is available on course at the turnaround and at the finish line. Provided by Tops.

TOWPATH BIKE - OFFICIAL BIKE SHOP SPONSOR

Lead bike and on-course support provided by Towpath Bike in Pittsford.

ECOLOGY PARTNERS - GREEN PARTNER

Recycling and clean up support on course and post race party

IMPACT EARTH - GREEN PARTNER

Recycling and clean up support on course and post race party

HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA HIGH SCHOOL GREEN TEAM- GREEN PARTNER

Post race course clean up

MEET YOUR PACERS

7:30 MIN/MI JANE JURAYJ

8:30 MIN/MI

JENNA LANDAHL AND PAUL SIKORSKI

9:30 MIN/MI

STEVEN LEVITSKY AND LISA FAMIGLIETTI

7 MIN/MI

ROSS HUNKOVIC

8 MIN/MI JEFF TARA AND JENNIFER KATZ

9 MIN/MI

JENNY

LYNN AND HANNAH ROCKWELL

10 MIN/MI

BAMBI JASMIN AND TONI LYNN

START & FINISH LINE VIBE SETTING BAGPIPES: GATES KEYSTONE CLUB POLICE PIPES AND DRUMS

OFFICIAL RACE PHOTOS:

RON HEERKENS JR, GOAT FACTORY MEDIA

FINISH LINE ANNOUNCER:

MARY EGGERS

AWARDS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: MARTI CASPER

BAG CHECK

COURTESY OF ROCHESTER RUNNING COMPANY, BAG CHECK IS BACK.

A BAG CHECK IS OFFERED BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE INSIDE THE MERCANTILE ON MAIN, STARTING AT 8:15 AM. PLEASE USE THE BAGS PROVIDED AT PACKET PICKUP.

BAGS MUST BE NO LARGER THAN A SHOE DRAWSTRING BAG (15X17). VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST YOU IN LABELING YOUR BAG.

BAGS CAN ONLY BE CHECKED IN ONCE BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE. ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR RACE, PICK UP YOUR BAG INSIDE THE MERCANTILE. BAG CHECK CLOSES APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES AFTER THE RACE.

AFTER THE RACE, THERE’S THE AFTER PARTY

Live music, beer, apple cider, green donuts from Schutts, apples, awards, and hanging with your friends and family. New this year- join us outside at the beer tent at Parcel 5 for a great view of the parade!

POST-RACE PARTY SPONSORS:

OFFICAL BEER SPONSOR: ROHRBACH BREWING

LIVE MUSIC: REBEL BANJO CIRCUS

BEER TENT ON PACEL 5 NEW!

AWARDS: USATF & AGE GROUP 1ST RACE OF THE GRRC RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES

USATF NIAGARA 5-MILE USATF NIAGARA 5-MILE

CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP

FOR THE GOOD OF THE SPORT.

AS THE 2025 USATF NIAGARA 5 MILE OPEN/MASTERS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP, RUNNIN' OF THE GREEN IS A PART OF THE 2025 USATF NIAGARA RUNNER OF THE YEAR AND USATF NIAGARA TEAM GRAND PRIX SERIES. WE PROVIDE THE LARGEST PRIZE PURSE IN ROCHESTER RACING.

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CURE Childhood Cancer 5k

Penfield Education 5k

Run our Trail

July

Fri. 4

Sat. 5 Tue. 8 Fri. 18

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Irondequoit 10K

OSPF Trail Half

Run Our River 5k

Karknocker 5k

Jungle Jog 5k

Run Our Trail

May

Sat. 3

Sat. 10

Tue. 13

Sat. 24

Sat. 27 Sat. 31

Run for Recovery 5k

BCCR Pink & Teal 5k

Run our River 5k

Steven Derks 5k

Sunset House 5k

Run our Trail

Stroll For Strong 5k

June

Sat. 7

Tue. 10

Sat. 14

Sat. 21

Sun. 22

Tue. 24

Sat. 28 Sat. 28

Kicking Hunger 5k

Run our River 5k

Javier Ortiz 5k

Laurel House 5k

Stache Dash 5k

Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K

Super Hear-O 5k

Run our Trail

Chili Summerfest 5k

Many on the Genny Ultra

August

Sat. 2

Sat. 9

Tue. 12

Sat. 16 Sat. 16

Sat. 16 Tue. 29 Sun. 31

Swain Mountain Race

Daniels Race 5k

Run Our River 5k

Jolly Roger 5k

Mental Health Marvels 5k

Twisted Branch 100k

Run Our Trail Flutie 5k

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September

Sat. 6

Tue. 9

Sat. 13

Sun. 14

Fri. 19

Sun. 21

Sat. 27

Sun. 28

Tue. 30

Heritage Heros 5k

Gynecologic Cancers 5k

Run our River 5k

Brighton Believes 5k

Dairy Discovery 5k

ROCovery Fitness 5k

Run for Rhinos 5k

Wilmont Warrior 5k

Pineway Ponds 5k

Unlimited Breadsticks Half

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October

Sat. 4

Sat. 18

Sun. 19

Sat. 25

Run For Scholarships

Scare Brain Cancer Away 5k

Hamlin 5k

Many Lite 20 mi

Hopson 5k

Run Like Hell 5k

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