# Event Details - **Event Name**: Runnin' of the Green 5 Mile presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: This event is sponsored by the YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine. Join us as we kick off the 2026 race season with the 28th anniversary of the Runnin' of The Green and the first race of GRTC's Runner of the Year Series! Entrants 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, and 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 Registration Cost: Before 1/1/26 $35 Sweatshirt upgrade instead of LS T-Shirt + medal 1/1/26-3/7/26 $40 LS t-shirt (while supplies last)+ medal 3/8/26-3/13/26 $45 LS t-shirt (while supplies last) + medal DAY OF (March 14) $50 LS t-shirt (while supplies last) + medal KIDS 18 + under are ONLY $20.00 SAVE $10: Help the environment and your pockets: Select the "GO Green" option to skip a shirt and medal. USATF Niagara Members: Register by 3/7/2026 for a $5 discount Awards and Prizes: Top 3 in each age group will be awarded. Age groups: 5 Year age groups to 80+ Cash prizes awarded to top USATF Niagara Finishers (As a part of the 2023 USATF Niagara 5 Mile Open/Masters Association Championships. ) Packet pickup: **We strongly encourage you to pickup your race packet BEFORE Race Day!** Packet Pick Up at your Local YMCA Westside YMCA - 920 Elmgrove Road Monday, March 9 | 5pm - 7pm Schottland YMCA - 2300 W. Jefferson Road Tuesday, March 10 | 5pm - 7pm Packet Pick Up at Rochester Running Company 12pm - 6pm Wednesday, March 11 Thursday, March 12 Friday, March 13 Day of Packet Pickup - March 14 AT THE RACE | Inside Mercantile on Main 8:15am - 9:15am VIRTUAL RACE INFO: Run your 5 miles anywhere you want, SAFELY and post your results on the page! Submit your results anytime starting at 9:30am March 14, 2026 to 11:59pm March 21, 2026 Registration is available at: runninofthegreen.com All of this information and more can be found at www.RunninoftheGreen.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/runnin-of-the-green-5-mile-presented-by-the-ymca-of-greater-rochester-and-ur-medicine/200029686536611 - **Event Categories**: sports, entertainment, parties, music, virtual-run, live-music, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 206 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Rochester - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Mercantile on Main - **lat**: 43.157450074844 - **long**: -77.60494995091 - **full address**: Mercantile on Main, 279 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604-2103, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Runnin' of the Green 5 Mile presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/56ac81aecca6dc91bf412897c15625b8375890323419935b577821a446d0c429-rimg-w1200-h675-dc7c9697-gmir?v=1772963573 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Runnin' of the Green 5 Mile presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine being held? - **A:** Runnin' of the Green 5 Mile presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Mercantile on Main, 279 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604-2103, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Runnin' of the Green 5 Mile presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine? - **A:** Runnin' of the Green 5 Mile presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine is organized by Rochester Running Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Runnin' of the Green 5 Mile presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester & UR Medicine is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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