Runnin' of the Green Guide

MARCH 15, 2025 | 9:30AM

RUNNIN’ OF THE GREEN 5 MILE

OFFICIAL RACE GUIDE

Presented by YMCA of Greater Rochester and UR Medicine Images courtesy of Ron Heerkens Jr., Goat Factory Media

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.

Together.

Jonathan Griffiths, Race Director Owner, Rochester Running Co

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS! Their support is pivotal to holding and growing this race.

RUNNIN' OF THE GREEN

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.

ON COURSE

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 MIN/MI ROSS HUNKOVIC

7:30 MIN/MI JANE JURAYJ

8:30 MIN/MI JENNA LANDAHL AND PAUL SIKORSKI

8 MIN/MI JEFF TARA AND JENNIFER KATZ

9 MIN/MI JENNY LYNN AND HANNAH ROCKWELL

9:30 MIN/MI STEVEN LEVITSKY AND LISA FAMIGLIETTI

10 MIN/MI BAMBI JASMIN AND TONI LYNN

MEET YOUR PACERS

10:30 MIN/MI MARK CASILIO

11:30 MIN/MI KAREN DERUCHIA MARCUS AND CLIFF BRANDT

11 MIN/MI COURTNEY ABELN MCLAUGHLIN AND NICOLE FARGNOLIMINSTER

12 MIN/MI JANET PATT AND KIMBERLY PATT

12:30 MIN/MI FRANK QUATTRONE 13 MIN/MI MICHAELA YEHL AND NINA ROSE

1387 MT. HOPE AVE, ROCHESTER NY SHOP.ROCHESTERRUNNING.COM SHOES | APPAREL | NUTRITION | ACCESSORIES | GROUP RUNS | FUN.

ON COURSE

SUPPORT 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

NEW! BEER TENT ON PACEL 5

LIVE MUSIC: REBEL BANJO CIRCUS

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

USATF NIAGARA 5-MILE

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.

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! All of their hard work makes this event happen!

Kathy Reardon - Volunteer Coordinator Jamie Schenk - Vibes Manager Steve Levitsky - Pacer Coordinator Pacers: See pages 11&12.

Race Day and Packet Pickup Volunteers - THANK YOU!!!

WANT TO VOLUNTEER NEXT TIME? EMAIL ROBINHOODRACES@GMAIL.COM

THANK YOU TO OUR FANTASTIC SPONSORS!

GROUP RUNS

WEEKLY

MON

6:15PM @ LOCK 32 BREWING

TUES

6:15PM @ FIFTH FRAME BREWING 3 MILE ROUTE EACH WEEK

WED

5:45PM @ RRC PACE PROJECT SPEED WORKOUT - PAID PROGRAM

WED

6PM | ROTATING LOCATION

THU

6PM @ THREE HEADS BREWING 3 MILE ROUTE EACH WEEK

SAT

7:30AM @ RRC

*BI-WEEKLY

3-5 MILES | PICK YOUR DISTANCE, OUT & BACK ON THE CANAL PATH

UNDER 30 RUN CLUB 3 MILE RUN

PACED LONG RUN

race calendar 2025 April Tue. 8 Sat. 26 Sun. 27 Tue. 29

July Run our River 5k CURE Childhood Cancer 5k Penfield Education 5k Run our Trail

May Sat. 3 Sat. 10 Tue. 13 Sat. 24 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. 14 Sat. 14 Sat. 21 Sun. 22 Tue. 24 Sat. 28 Sat. 28

Fri. 4 Sat. 5 Tue. 8 Fri. 18 Sun. 20 Tue. 29

Irondequoit 10K OSPF Trail Half Run Our River 5k Karknocker 5k Jungle Jog 5k Run Our Trail

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

Kicking Hunger 5k Run our River 5k Javier Ortiz 5k Laurel House 5k Stache Dash 5k Irondequoit Juneteenth 5K

trail race

RRC directed race

RRC directed races are eligible for Ambassador and Under 30 Club discounts

Super Hear-O 5k Run our Trail Chili Summerfest 5k Many on the Genny Ultra

Race dates are subject to change.

Additional races are added throughout the year. visit robinhoodraces.com for the most up-to-date calendar.

race calendar 2025 September

November

Heritage Heros 5k Sat. 6 Gynecologic Cancers 5k Sat. 6 Tue. 9 Run our River 5k Sat. 13 Brighton Believes 5k Sat. 13 Dairy Discovery 5k Sun. 14 ROCovery Fitness 5k Fri. 19 Run for Rhinos 5k Sun. 21 Wilmont Warrior 5k Sat. 27 Pineway Ponds 5k Sun. 28 Unlimited Breadsticks Half Tue. 30 Run our Trail

Sat. 1 Sat. 8 Sat. 22 Thu. 27 Thu. 27 Thu. 27

East Ave Grocery Run Avon CSD Veterans Day 5k Red Creek Turkey Trot Victor Turkey Trot Livonia Turkey Trot Race with Grace 5K & 10K

December Sat. 20

Winter Wonderland 5K

October Sat. 4 Sat. 18 Sat. 18 Sun. 19 Sun. 19 Sat. 25

Run For Scholarships

trail race

RRC directed race

Scare Brain Cancer Away 5k Hamlin 5k Many Lite 20 mi Hopson 5k Run Like Hell 5k

RRC directed races are eligible for Ambassador and Under 30 Club discounts. Visit rochesterrunning.com for more information.

Race dates are subject to change. Additional races are added throughout the year. Visit robinhoodraces.com for the most up-to-date calendar.

GEAR & GROUP RUNS

RACING & TIMING

1387 Mt. Hope Ave, Rochester NY, 14620 rochseterrunning.com rochesterrunningco@gmail.com @rochesterrunningco

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