Lilac Run 10K

MAY

17

2026

The Lilac Run offers 5K and 10K races on the last day of the Lilac Festival at Highland Park. You can also join a fun one-mile trot or participate virtually. It's part of a 47-year tradition in Rochester.

Sun 17 May 2026

Rochester, New York

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

This is the 47th annual edition of the Lilac Run. The in-person events take place in Rochester, New York, on the final day of the Lilac Festival at Highland Park. Both in-person and virtual race options are offered.

Event Details

The main events are the 5K and 10K races. There is also a separate one-mile fun run called the Tim Hortons Timbits Trot. Participants can choose to enter one, two, or all three of these events. A combined entry for the 5K and 10K is called the "Double Dash"; participants in this combination receive a Lilac-themed item and a custom medal slider.

Registration for a t-shirt is guaranteed for entries submitted by April 30th. The event supports Camp Sunshine, a non-profit residential summer camp. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.