Flower City Challenge
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Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
The event is centered at Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester, NY (285 E Main Street) on April 25, 2027, with a virtual completion window running through May 2, 2027. The half marathon course is USATF certified and routes through downtown and city neighborhoods. Start and finish are located at Parcel 5, which includes a downtown green space used for the athlete village and post-race area.
Distances offered
- 13.1 Miles - Half Marathon; in-person, virtual, wheelchair, 2 person pushchair and VIP options
- 3.1 Miles - 5K; in-person, virtual and wheelchair options
- 0.5 Miles - Kids race for ages 4-12; in-person and virtual options
In-person registration features chip timing, online results, a race logoed finisher medal, post-race food, and event apparel selections for half and 5K participants. Virtual registration includes online results, shipping of shirt and medal for those who cannot pick up packets, a printable finisher certificate, and the same apparel options when available. Packet pickup is scheduled the weekend before the event at Fleet Feet at The Armory and there is additional pickup at Parcel 5 on race day. A VIP entry option includes early packet pickup, a VIP packet pick-up and cocktail hour, a race day VIP area with food and drinks, branded training shirt, and a store voucher. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
