Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

Rochester, New York
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge official race logo - running event in Rochester, New York
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
Rochester, New York
PRICE:
Free
DISTANCES:
9 Events: 3.1 Miles, 0.5 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles

About Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge

  • Rochester Regional Health In-Person Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

  • Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

  • Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too

April 26, 2026
Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604

Start Times
  • Half Marathon 7:30AM
  • 5K 7:40AM
  • Kids 1/2 Mile 10:30AM
  • Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village
  • USATF Certified Course for the Half to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds
  • Part of the Four Season Challenge so you can earn extra schwag including another medal once you complete your Half or 5K

In Person Registration Includes
• Chip Timing
• Online Results
• Post-race Food
• Race Logoed Finisher Medal

Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last).  You choose.  Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st

5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top.  Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st

Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)

  • Should tops not be available to choose, we will have vintage race gear you can choose from during Friday & Saturday packet pickup.
    • Printable custom finisher certificate
    • In-person event

Virtual Registration Includes
• Online Results
• Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (Any packets that are not picked up will be mailed the week after the In-Person event.)
• Finisher Medal
• Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last).  You choose.  Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th.  Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st.

5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Size guaranteed by March 31st

Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops)


• Printable custom finisher certificate
Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, April 26th and 11:59pm, Sunday, May 3rd.

Packet Pickup/Expo *
Please Note: the Packet Pickup info below may be subject to change

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY.  Others can get their packet for you.

  • Friday, April 24th 12-6PM and Saturday, April 25th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)
  • And on race day 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP to am at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village
Rochester Regional Health Flower City ChallengeRochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Rochester Regional Health In-Person Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Virtual Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Wheelchair 5K and Half Marathon Options Too April 26, 2026Parcel 5 - Rochester, NY - 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604 Start Times Half Marathon 7:30AM5K 7:40AMKids 1/2 Mile 10:30AM Start/Finish Locale at Parcel 5, Rochester, NY featuring incredible downtown Green Space Area fitting for Post Race Party and Athlete's Village USATF Certified Course for the Half to incorporate more of downtown and city neighborhoods, sights and sounds Part of the Four Season Challenge so you can earn extra schwag including another medal once you complete your Half or 5K In Person Registration Includes• Chip Timing• Online Results• Post-race Food• Race Logoed Finisher Medal Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last).  You choose.  Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th. Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st 5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top.  Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops) Should tops not be available to choose, we will have vintage race gear you can choose from during Friday & Saturday packet pickup.• Printable custom finisher certificate• In-person event Virtual Registration Includes• Online Results• Shipping of shirt & medal if you cannot attend packet pickup (Any packets that are not picked up will be mailed the week after the In-Person event.)• Finisher Medal• Half Marathon Participants receive Cozy Crewneck or Hoody Sweatshirt or Short Sleeve Tech Shirt for post race hangout gear (while supplies last).  You choose.  Hoody and Crewneck offer ends March 15th.  Short Sleeve Tech Top Size guaranteed by March 31st. 5K Participants receive a Short Sleeve Unisex Technical Top. Size guaranteed by March 31st Kids Race get s short sleeve cotton T-shirt for additional $12 plus tx - size guaranteed if registered by March 31st (while supplies last on tops) • Printable custom finisher certificate• Complete your race and submit your results between 7am, Sunday, April 26th and 11:59pm, Sunday, May 3rd.Packet Pickup/Expo *Please Note: the Packet Pickup info below may be subject to change DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY.  Others can get their packet for you. Friday, April 24th 12-6PM and Saturday, April 25th from 10-4PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620)And on race day 6:30AM to 7:15AM SHARP to am at Parcel 5 - Athlete Village
Rochester, NY

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 10 race distances available for Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge in Rochester, NY. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

Virtual 5K

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Rochester, NY
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Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual 5K

How long is the Virtual 5K?
The Virtual 5K covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the Virtual 5K start?
The Virtual 5K starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Virtual 5K?
Registration for the Virtual 5K costs $0.00.
Where is the Virtual 5K located?
The Virtual 5K takes place in Rochester, NY.

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile

0.5 Miles
Distance
0.5 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile

How long is the Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile?
The Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile covers 0.5 Miles.
What time does the Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile start?
The Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile?
Registration for the Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile costs $0.00.
Where is the Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile located?
The Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile takes place in Rochester, NY.

Virtual Half Marathon

13.1 Miles
Distance
13.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Half Marathon

How long is the Virtual Half Marathon?
The Virtual Half Marathon covers 13.1 Miles.
What time does the Virtual Half Marathon start?
The Virtual Half Marathon starts at 7:00:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Virtual Half Marathon?
Registration for the Virtual Half Marathon costs $0.00.
Where is the Virtual Half Marathon located?
The Virtual Half Marathon takes place in Rochester, NY.

Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon

13.1 Miles
Distance
13.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon

How long is the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon covers 13.1 Miles.
What time does the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon start?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon starts at 7:30:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon?
Registration for the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon costs $0.00.
Where is the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon located?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon takes place in Rochester, NY.

Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair

13.1 Miles
Distance
13.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
https://schema.org/EventScheduledhttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode
Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair

How long is the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair covers 13.1 Miles.
What time does the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair start?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair starts at 7:30:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair?
Registration for the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair costs $0.00.
Where is the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair located?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Wheelchair takes place in Rochester, NY.

Flower City 5K - Wheelchair

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Flower City 5K - Wheelchair

How long is the Flower City 5K - Wheelchair?
The Flower City 5K - Wheelchair covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the Flower City 5K - Wheelchair start?
The Flower City 5K - Wheelchair starts at 7:40:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Flower City 5K - Wheelchair?
Registration for the Flower City 5K - Wheelchair costs $0.00.
Where is the Flower City 5K - Wheelchair located?
The Flower City 5K - Wheelchair takes place in Rochester, NY.

Flower City 5K

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Flower City 5K

How long is the Flower City 5K?
The Flower City 5K covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the Flower City 5K start?
The Flower City 5K starts at 7:40:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Flower City 5K?
Registration for the Flower City 5K costs $0.00.
Where is the Flower City 5K located?
The Flower City 5K takes place in Rochester, NY.

5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division

How long is the 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division?
The 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division start?
The 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division starts at 7:40:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division?
Registration for the 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division costs $0.00.
Where is the 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division located?
The 5K - 2 Person Pushchair Division takes place in Rochester, NY.

Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division

13.1 Miles
Distance
13.1 Miles
Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
https://schema.org/EventScheduledhttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode
Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division

How long is the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division covers 13.1 Miles.
What time does the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division start?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division starts at 7:40:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division?
Registration for the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division costs $0.00.
Where is the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division located?
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - 2 Person Pushchair Division takes place in Rochester, NY.

Kids 1/2 Mile

Start Time
Registration Fee
$0.00
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Rochester, NY
RochesterNY
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids 1/2 Mile

How long is the Kids 1/2 Mile?
The Kids 1/2 Mile covers Distance varies.
What time does the Kids 1/2 Mile start?
The Kids 1/2 Mile starts at 10:30:00 AM.
How much does it cost to register for the Kids 1/2 Mile?
Registration for the Kids 1/2 Mile costs $0.00.
Where is the Kids 1/2 Mile located?
The Kids 1/2 Mile takes place in Rochester, NY.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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