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YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine Present: Runnin' of the Green

Name: YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine Present: Runnin' of the Green
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-21
Location: Rochester, New York

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calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026 – 21 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

MARCH 14, 2026 9:30 AM | Mercantile on Main

The ice is melting, the bagpipes are calling, and you're running fast down Main Street towards green donuts and live music. Join us for a fun time, maybe a fast time, and definitely a party time. Rochester's Runnin' of The Green 5-mile is back for it's 28th year.

A 5 mile out and back course along the Genesee River, Runnin' of The Green presented by YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine, is Rochester's un-official start to the racing season. Run in person or virtually to celebrate the season.

Registrants Receive:

Runnin' of The Green race medal (Limited to the first 2000 registrants)
Long Sleeve Shirt while supplies last. Sign up by 2/25 to guarantee shirt size.
Themed post-race snacks & beverages (green donuts, apples, beer, cider to name a few)
Free Post Race Party at The Mercantile (live music, games from vendors, and fun!)
Complementary bag drop for a better post race party
Additional food and beverages are available for purchase from the great options in the mercantile

Humidity (%)

air 13.2 /

water_drop 70.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -1.5° / 7.8°

wb_sunny -6.5° / 3.4°

air 13.2 km/h

water_drop 70.9%

About Rochester

Big-city culture and small-city charm combine in Rochester, a mid-sized city on the shore of Lake Ontario. The birthplace of amateur photography, Rochester was synonymous with Eastman Kodak for much of the 20th century, but the city's fame was established well before George Eastman came on the scene. Today, its historical treasures complement modern family-friendly attractions that rival those found in much larger communities.