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ROCtoberfest 5K
ROCtoberfest 5K is a 5K event held in Rochester, New York. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 610 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Field size
- ~610 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 610 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- yellowjacketracing.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the ROCtoberfest 5K
ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:30am Genesee Valley Park What is ROCtoberfest? ROCtoberfest is a 5K and fundraising opportunity for local charities in October. It's the chance for participants to run a 5K & donate to local charities! And for charities to raise money for their organizations without the expense of producing an event. Grab your running shoes and lederhosen to celebrate with our ROCtoberfest 5K! Join us at Genesee Valley Park for a 5K run/wal…
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ROCtoberfest 5K: common questions
- When is the ROCtoberfest 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the ROCtoberfest 5K held?
- In Rochester, New York.
- What distances does the ROCtoberfest 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the ROCtoberfest 5K?
- About 610 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the ROCtoberfest 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the ROCtoberfest 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $33 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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