West of the River Series
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West of the River Series
West of the River Series is a set of running events in Rochester, New York running from June 21 to November 1, 2026. Events are offered as individual races or as a three-race series; series registration must be completed before the June Jaunt race. The organizer notes the series is walker and mobility-impaired friendly and diet sensitive. Training is available and there is youth pricing for participants aged 19 and under.
The Barbecue Bash Quarters race is certified and can be used for Boston Marathon qualifying purposes. That race allows entrants to choose to run one, two, three, or all four quarters of a marathon. Runners may elect to drop to a shorter quarter during the event if needed, but upgrades on course are not permitted; upgrades must be completed by the end of packet pick-up on race day so timing equipment can be adjusted.
Packet pick-up is available the day before and on race day at the listed venues. Shirts are provided to entries received by each race's shirt cutoff date and may be substituted if supplies allow. Awards are modest, distributed at the event, and must be claimed before leaving. Series participants receive additional preparation and recovery items at June Jaunt packet pick-up.
Distances include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- June Jaunt 5K - 3.1 miles
- The Potato Run 10K - 10 kilometers
- Barbecue Bash Quarters quarter options - 6.55, 13.1, 19.65, 26.2 miles
- Multiple three-race series distance options
