Name: Barbecue Bash Quarters Race
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01

The Museum building was originally the Spencerport Trolley Depot which serviced Spencerport as a stop on the Rochester, Lockport and Buffalo interurban trolley line from 1908 to 1931. After serving as a family home for 60 years, a massive restoration took place in the mid-2000s restoring it, moving it and transforming it into the Spencerport Depot and Canal Museum. The Museum has been open since 2007 and opens seasonally during the Erie Canal season. The museum displays history about the Erie Canal as well as telecommunication, transportation and local history. It sits alongside the Erie Canal in the center of Spencerport and doubles as a welcome center and boater’s facility.

Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum

The Texas Bar-B-Q Joint (TBJ), prides itself on being the best BBQ Restaurant and catering in the Rochester, NY area. Our Mesquite smoked BBQ, includes Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork and more. Our homemade sides are mouthwatering and definitely will be the talk of your party. We have been catering since 2004 and the restaurant in Spencerport was established in 2007 and Outlaw Potato Shack in 2014.. TBJ is family owned and operated.

Texas Bar-B-Q Joint

We are a full-service catering and food truck company that has excelled in private and corporate setting since 2012. We strive on customer service and providing the best products to our customers. We specialize in on-site custom catering for small and large events. Drop-off services, rehearsal dinners, cocktail receptions, birthday celebrations, also see us at all local festivals. In addition to catering, we also have a full service event center in Spencerport, NY. At Chef's Event Center & Party House, your event has exclusive access to the beautifully landscaped property for your special day as well as a beautiful banquet hall, a full-service bar and spacious party deck.

Chef's Catering

Be transported around the world as you come face to face with Masai giraffes, red pandas, African elephants, a southern white rhino, California sea lions, and much more. Enjoy the brand new Animals of the Savanna, feed the giraffes, play in the Tropics Adventure Zone and enjoy the tram, which transports you from the front of the Zoo to the back. Your visit directly helps save animals from extinction, as you support the efforts of Seneca Park Zoo, a national leader in species survival and conservation action. Seneca Park Zoo is involved in conservation efforts locally and globally, including reintroducing lake sturgeon to the Genesee River, supporting reforestation in Madagascar, and more.

Seneca Park Zoo

Don't miss out on an unforgettable animal adventure! Get $2 off your admission to the Seneca Park Zoo and embark on a wild journey through our lush, animal-filled habitats.

Whether you want to grab a healthy and delicious lunch after a round or plan to join your golfing buddies for a bite before tee time, the Timber Ridge Golf Club Pub & Grill has something for everyone. The Pub & Grill at Timber Ridge Golf Club also offers fantastic Weekly Specials, so check back regularly to see what’s on our menu.

Timber Ridge Golf Club

Stop by Flight Downtown and meet the new owner, see the beautiful changes and follow us on social media for entertaining events. Flight Downtown offers wines, beers, ciders and small plates. We will always have something new to try. During the nice weather, enjoy our delightful covered patio. Reach out to us for information on private events and fundraising. Cheers!

Flight Wine Bar Downtown

Every Monday, Flight gives 10% off your final bill.  Reservations are always encouraged.

The Strong National Museum of Play is the ultimate play destination for all ages! Explore upstate New York’s largest year-round cultural attraction and experience two floors—more than a city block long—of hands-on, dynamic, interactive exhibit spaces. Discover the world's largest collection of toys, dolls, and games. Play your way through video game and pinball history, leap into the world of American comic book superheroes, and move like a playing piece on a giant game board. Enjoy a 1918 carousel; indoor, tropical butterfly garden; food court; diner; and more. Meet history’s playful side in The Strong’s three halls of fame. Go hands-on with the toys beloved by generations in the National Toy Hall of Fame; learn about toy industry luminaries such as Milton Bradley, Walt Disney, Jim Henson, and George Lucas of the Toy Industry Hall of Fame; and see how electronic games are changing the way people play, learn, and connect with each other in the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The Strong is open 362 days a year and is centrally located in Rochester, New York. Visit museumofplay.org or download The Strong Museum Guide mobile app to plan your visit today. Parking is available in the museum's garage for $5. ATM on site.

The Strong Museum

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Strong National Museum of Play - Rochester’s ultimate destination for hands-on fun and adventure for all ages

Go-karts, mini-golf, arcade, café , birthday parties, corporate parties, family reunions, church groups, a great place for family fun & games! Clubhouse fun center is...intense fun for everyone!

Clubhouse Fun Center

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Greece Ridge is a premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination just seconds off Route 390. Anchored by popular retailers including JCPenney, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Boscov’s, Barnes & Noble, Marshalls, Burlington, and Goodwill, the property offers a diverse national retail mix. Guests can relax and enjoy sit-down dining options including BTB Wood Fired Pizza Bar & Grill, Red Robin, Taichi Iron BBQ Grill & Bar, Sogo Sushi & Hibachi, Hot Pot 585, or a quick bite in the Food Court. For family entertainment, Apple Cinemas provides a modern movie experience with luxurious seating and state-of-the-art screens.

The Mall at Greece Ridge Center

Visit Seabreeze Park – located between Lake Ontario and Irondequoit Bay. It’s the Finger Lakes Region’s #1 summertime family fun destination. Enjoy the excitement of four roller coasters, a classic wooden carousel, thrill rides, plenty of stuff just for the younger kids, a midway of food and games, outstanding live entertainment, plus a waterpark complete with a wave pool, tube slides, body flumes, a special kiddie section and more. Each summer, hundreds of groups let us do the work while they have all the fun. Whatever your group, corporate, community, camps and more -- you can save on a day of fun. We have discount pricing for groups of 15 or more on rides and picnic packages!

Seabreeze Amusement Park

Groups & Seabreeze go great together!  Explore these great group experience opportunities at Seabreeze.

Rochester, NY, is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. With a proud sports tradition, Rochester is home to iconic teams like the Rochester Red Wings (MiLB), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), and Flower City Union (NPSL). Our vibrant sports culture thrives across all levels, from youth clubs and high schools to elite collegiate programs, creating a strong, year-round foundation for athletic excellence.

The Rochester NY Sports Commission champions Monroe County through the power of sports tourism. By attracting championships, invitationals, and tournaments across a wide range of disciplines, we help fuel the region’s economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Rochester welcomes a growing roster of sporting events, showcasing our top-tier facilities, supportive community, and dedication to teamwork on and off the field.

We invite event organizers, rights holders, and sports professionals to discover why Rochester and Monroe County are ideal destinations for your next competition or tournament. Let’s play in Rochester!

Visit Rochester

Come walk or run any number of quarters of a marathon up to the whole 26.2 miles! Monroe County's only active road marathon, this unusual format allows racers do quarter-marathon (6.55 miles) laps one, two, three, or all four times. Unique to this race, if you bite off more than you can chew, you can drop down in quarters on race day and simply be moved to that race's competition instead of being disqualified.   
  
This is the final race in the West of the River Series. For 2026, the marathon distance (all four quarters) is part of the Rochester Runner of the Year Series by Greater Rochester Running Club.  
  
  
When registered early enough, racers are gifted a shirt. All racers also a single-serve barbecue kit for at home use, a race-themed amenity kit, and free raffle tickets. Racers are encouraged to bring a food donation for the Spencerport Food Shelf or a monetary donation for Cartons for Christmas.   
  
Finishers get a medal, a trip through the barbecue buffet (substantial offerings for vegans and vegetarians, too), and tickets for the free raffle, including sauce from our premier sponsor, Texas Bar-B-Q Joint. Modest overall and age group prizes awarded. Overall awards for all four races (the quarter, two quarters, three quarters, and four quarters) include gift cards from Texas Bar-B-Q Joint! This year, HealthSource Chiropractic will be on hand for post-race recovery.

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