The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run
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Event overview
The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in downtown Rochester, NY. The race venue is 100 Exchange Blvd, at the Blue Cross Arena. The event offers multiple options:
- 5-Mile Run
- 2-Mile Run/Walk
- Virtual Run/Walk
- Kid's 1/2-Mile Fun Run (open to ages 10 and under)
The course is an out-and-back route through downtown Rochester toward the University of Rochester and is described as flat. The virtual entry includes a race shirt sent to participants. Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive a $5 discount on the entry fee.
Logistics and race details
Packet pickup is available at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters on Tuesday, November 25 and Wednesday, November 26 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm), with a limited race day pickup at Blue Cross Arena. Parking options listed include Court Street garage, Civic Center garage, on-street parking (Broad St, Court St), and the 168 Exchange lot. The 5-mile course has a water stop at the mid-course turnaround; the 2-mile course has no water stops. Dogs are not permitted; strollers are allowed but should start near the back of the pack. Prize categories include overall and age-group awards for the 5-mile and a 1st place overall award for the 2-mile. Registration is online only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.