Set for September 21, 2025, the Rochester Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids 1/2 Mile invite participants to traverse the picturesque streets of Rochester, New York. The Half Marathon commences at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:40 AM, both starting from Maplewood Park and concluding at Innovative Field . The Kids 1/2 Mile begins at 10:30 AM near the Pont de Rennes Bridge, offering young runners a memorable experience .  
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
5km
5km
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
The Virtual Rochester Half Marathon can be completed anytime between September 21 and September 28, 2025. Participants can run the 13.1 miles on a course of their choosing and submit their results online, receiving a finisher medal and long-sleeve tech shirt by mail. 
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
The Rochester Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting at 7:30 AM in Rochester, New York. Organized by YellowJacket Racing, this 13.1-mile race begins at Maplewood Park and concludes at Innovative Field, offering runners a scenic course along the Genesee River with moderate elevation changes.  
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
Also taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Rochester 5K starts at 7:40 AM in Rochester, New York. Hosted by YellowJacket Racing, this 5-kilometer race shares the same start and finish locations as the half marathon, providing participants with a shorter yet equally scenic route through the city.
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
The Virtual Rochester 5K is available for completion between September 21 and September 28, 2025. Runners can complete the 5-kilometer distance at their convenience, submit their times online, and receive a finisher medal and short-sleeve tech shirt by mail.  
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FAQs
What is the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
How long is the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
Where does the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
The Virtual Rochester Half Marathon can be completed anytime between September 21 and September 28, 2025. Participants can run the 13.1 miles on a course of their choosing and submit their results online, receiving a finisher medal and long-sleeve tech shirt by mail. 
The Rochester Virtual Half Marathon is 42km long.
The Rochester Virtual Half Marathon takes place in Rochester, NY, USA.
Runna classifies the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
The Virtual Rochester Half Marathon can be completed anytime between September 21 and September 28, 2025. Participants can run the 13.1 miles on a course of their choosing and submit their results online, receiving a finisher medal and long-sleeve tech shirt by mail. 
How long is the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
The Rochester Virtual Half Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon take place?
The Rochester Virtual Half Marathon takes place in Rochester, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rochester Virtual Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rochester Half Marathon?
How long is the Rochester Half Marathon?
Where does the Rochester Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rochester Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Rochester Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rochester Half Marathon?
The Rochester Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting at 7:30 AM in Rochester, New York. Organized by YellowJacket Racing, this 13.1-mile race begins at Maplewood Park and concludes at Innovative Field, offering runners a scenic course along the Genesee River with moderate elevation changes.  
The Rochester Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Rochester Half Marathon takes place in Rochester, NY, USA.
Runna classifies the Rochester Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rochester Half Marathon?
The Rochester Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting at 7:30 AM in Rochester, New York. Organized by YellowJacket Racing, this 13.1-mile race begins at Maplewood Park and concludes at Innovative Field, offering runners a scenic course along the Genesee River with moderate elevation changes.  
How long is the Rochester Half Marathon?
The Rochester Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Rochester Half Marathon take place?
The Rochester Half Marathon takes place in Rochester, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Rochester Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Rochester Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Rochester Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rochester Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rochester 5K?
How long is the Rochester 5K?
Where does the Rochester 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rochester 5K?
How can I prepare for the Rochester 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rochester 5K?
Also taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Rochester 5K starts at 7:40 AM in Rochester, New York. Hosted by YellowJacket Racing, this 5-kilometer race shares the same start and finish locations as the half marathon, providing participants with a shorter yet equally scenic route through the city.
The Rochester 5K is 5km long.
The Rochester 5K takes place in Rochester, NY, USA.
Runna classifies the Rochester 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rochester 5K?
Also taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Rochester 5K starts at 7:40 AM in Rochester, New York. Hosted by YellowJacket Racing, this 5-kilometer race shares the same start and finish locations as the half marathon, providing participants with a shorter yet equally scenic route through the city.
How long is the Rochester 5K?
The Rochester 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Rochester 5K take place?
The Rochester 5K takes place in Rochester, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Rochester 5K?
Runna classifies the Rochester 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Rochester 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rochester 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rochester Virtual 5K?
How long is the Rochester Virtual 5K?
Where does the Rochester Virtual 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Rochester Virtual 5K?
How can I prepare for the Rochester Virtual 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rochester Virtual 5K?
The Virtual Rochester 5K is available for completion between September 21 and September 28, 2025. Runners can complete the 5-kilometer distance at their convenience, submit their times online, and receive a finisher medal and short-sleeve tech shirt by mail.  
The Rochester Virtual 5K is 5km long.
The Rochester Virtual 5K takes place in Rochester, NY, USA.
Runna classifies the Rochester Virtual 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Rochester Virtual 5K?
The Virtual Rochester 5K is available for completion between September 21 and September 28, 2025. Runners can complete the 5-kilometer distance at their convenience, submit their times online, and receive a finisher medal and short-sleeve tech shirt by mail.  
How long is the Rochester Virtual 5K?
The Rochester Virtual 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Rochester Virtual 5K take place?
The Rochester Virtual 5K takes place in Rochester, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Rochester Virtual 5K?
Runna classifies the Rochester Virtual 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Rochester Virtual 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Rochester Virtual 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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