Flower City Challenge
Race Date
Apr 25, 2027
Location
Rochester, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon - Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 7:30am
The Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon course takes you through city streets, historic areas and scenic neighborhoods, and will be certified to be accurate by USA Track & Field.
Start/Finish: Parcel 5, 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Enjoy this lavish downtown green space start/finish Athlete Village Area and Post Race Party Zone. We will be featuring various amentities including post race food, Live Music, Fleet Feet Recovery Zone, Kids Play Area plus electric start & finish line.
Packet Pick-Up:
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
Start Time: 7:30 AM
*Entry fees are not refundable, deferrable or transferrable. Please note: Race Insurance is offered for in person event during re
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
2 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 57°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
39°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Flower City Challenge?
The Flower City Challenge is held on Sunday, April 25, 2027.
Where does the Flower City Challenge take place?
It takes place in Rochester, New York.
What distances does the Flower City Challenge offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Flower City Challenge course flat and good for a PR?
The Flower City Challenge is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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