Middle Finger 5K
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Event overview
The Middle Finger 5K is a 5-kilometer run and fitness walk held in Geneva, New York on May 9, 2026. This is the ninth annual edition of the event. The race is organized as a sunrise run and includes a post-race light breakfast, listed as a breakfast burrito, and a commemorative 2026 MF5K shirt for registrants. The event is open to all ages 3 to 99 and allows individual and team participation.
Charity, registration and logistics
The event benefits Thrive To Survive. The organizer states that 100% of donations and proceeds go to Thrive To Survive to support adults living with cancer in Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties. Thrive To Survive provides programs at no cost to survivors, including emotional support, wellness programs, comfort care packages at oncology offices, financial assistance, meals, and other services. A check-in party is scheduled the evening before in the Community Room at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lakefront Dr., with local breweries and wineries offering tastings and local vendors present. Parking is available in downtown Geneva within walking distance of the start/finish area, and the Lake Tunnel is provided to cross under Routes 5 and 20. Team registration discounts and referral refund details are described for groups of five or more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
