Feel the energy around every corner. Come celebrate all that Rochester has to offer.  The breathtaking views along the historic Genesee River. The overwhelming crowd support from neighbors and volunteers. The perfect mix of elevation changes to keep you challenged. The inspiration from participants alongside you. The Rochester 1/2 Marathon & 5K has it all.

Rochester Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Half Mile

Serving Rochester, New York and the surrounding region for over 25 Years since 1998.  Bringing challenging events, experiential races and community events to Western NY throughout the entire year.  We urge you to keep your eye on social media, our websites and emails so you are up to date with our activities.  Our mission has always been to keep people active and fit while showcasing the sights, sounds and views of Western NY and Finger Lakes Region. 

YellowJacket Racing produces nearly 45 events annually in the Greater Rochester, NY Area, including the historic Flower City Challenge & Family 5K, the ever popular Sehgahunda Trail Marathon, the scenic Rochester 1/2 Marathon & 5K and the over half a century old Webster Turkey Trot.  We are always brainstorming new race concepts and are excited for what the future holds!

Our team  concentrates on providing the absolute best services and races to our partners and event participants. Our goal is to be able to help our events grow and improve the livelihood of the participants, the community and our charity partners.

In Partnership with Fleet Feet Rochester: www.fleetfeetrochester.com and Fleet Feet Buffalo: www.fleetfeetbuffalo.com


Rochester Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Half Mile

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