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April


Little Blue Run 5k

From: Beach parking area, Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, NY.
Entry fees: unknown.
Contact: Bill Kehoe, 585-473-8337 or email.


Spring Forward Distance Run - 15k (certified)

From: Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00 by 24 March, $20.00 by 05 April, post-entry $25.00.
Contact: Yellowjacket Racing email.


Parkinson Canal 5k

From: Meridian Centre Park, 2025 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00 by 24 March, $20.00 by 05 April, post-entry $25.00.
Contact: Peter Smith, 585-943-3136 email.
Official web site here.


Meaghans 5k Race/Walk for Lung Cancer Research

From: Holy Trinity Church, Ridge Road, Webster, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 until 06 April, post-entry $20.00, student rate $10.00.
Contact: Gail Wagner email.
Official web site here.


Great Heron 5k Road Race

From: Bristol Field House, Hobart & William Smith College Campus.
Entry fees: $15.00.
Contact: Sally Scatton, 315-781-3940 email.
Official web site here.


Oneida YMCA Oneida Run (5k)

From: Oneida High School, Oneida, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 ($10.00 with no t-shirt) until 04 April, post-entry $20.00 ($15.00 with no t-shirt).
Contact: Stephanie Pendrys email.


Dirt Cheap Trail Series Race #1 — 5-7 miles

From: Mendon Pond Park, Mendon, NY.
Entry fees: As undetermined as the race distance...
Contact: Greg Buzulencia, 585-697-3338 email.


Muddy Sneaker 20k Trail Run

From: Parish Hill Road, Bristol Springs, NY.
Entry fees: Yes, there are entry fees.
Contact: Tim and Mort email.
Official web site here.


Rochester 5k Run for Health

From: Genesee Valley Park, Moore Road, Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: $15.00.
Contact: Patrick Francis, 203-581-2254 email.
Official web site here.


St. J's 5k

From: St. Januarius Church Hall, 180 N. Main St., Naples, NY.
Entry fees: $12.00.
Contact: Joaquin Aymerich, 585-703-8652 email.


Challenge by the Lake Race (5k)

From: DeSales High School, 90 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 by 21 April, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Marty Cox, 315-789-5111 x202 email.


BPAC 6 Hour Distance Classic

From: Amherst Pepsi Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Dr., Williamsville, NY.
Entry fees: $20.00.
Contact: Peggy Hillery, 716-649-4147 email.


Better Life 5k

From: Victor Family Practice, 53 West Main Street, Victor, NY.
Entry fees: $15.00.
Contact: Anita Pietropaolo, 585-396-6671 email.


May


Race For The Vase 5k (certified)

From: Honeoye Central School, 8528 East Main Street, Honeoye, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 by 01 May, post-entry $18.00.
Contact: Karen Emmerling or Erika Asquino, 585-229-5171 or email.


Running for Recovery from Addictions 5k and 10k

From: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Watertown, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 by 01 May, post-entry $18.00.
Contact: Sal Ciulo or Cindy Bevens, 315-782-8440 or email.
Official web site here.


5k for Kenya

From: Perinton Park, Rt 31F, Fairport, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00 by 29 April, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Bill Kehoe, 585-473-8337 or email.


Scrubs and Stethoscopes 5k (certified)

From: Canfield Shelter, Beach Lot, Mendon Ponds Park.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00 by 28 April, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Stephanie VonBacho, 585-275-7641 or email.


Karen's Walk/Run 5k

From: The field behind Grace Watson Dining Hall, Roche3ster Institute of Technology, Henrietta, NY.
Entry fees: $10.00 ($5.00 for students).
Contact: Elissa Nyerges, 585-764-0412 or email.
Official web site here.


Medved Madness Trail Race (15 miles)

From: Mendon Ponds Park, Hopkins Point Lodge, Mendon, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $32.00 by 27 April, post-entry $40.00.
Contact: Medved Running & Walking Outfitters, 585-248-3420.
Official web site here.


Medved Madness Trail Race (15 miles)

From: Mendon Ponds Park, Hopkins Point Lodge, Mendon, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $32.00 by 27 April, post-entry $40.00.
Contact: Medved Running & Walking Outfitters, 585-248-3420.
Official web site here.


Rochester Youth Soccer 5.5k

From: Eyer Park, East Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $20.00 by 25 April, post-entry $25.00.
Contact: email.
Official web site here.


Wine Rack 3 Mile

From: Lakefront Park, Geneva, NY.
Entry fees: Shrouded in mystery.
Contact: Russ Ebbets, 315-889-5168.


The Pink Ribbon Run for Women - 5k (certified)

From: Ontario Beach Park, 1 Beach Ave., Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 by 26 April, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Bix Debaise, 585-944-3680 or email.
Official web site here.


Apple Blossom 5k & 10k

From: Town of Williamson, Elementary School, William Street, Williamson, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00.
Contact: Dan Sackett, 315-589-8533 or email.
Official web site here.


Rochester Spring Classic Duathlon

From: Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, NY.
Entry fees: Yeah. Probably a lot of 'em.
Contact: Yellowjacket Racing email.


CP Rochester 5k

From: 3399 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 by 18 April, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Kimberly Crevelling, 585-334-6000 ext. 339 email.


Medved Lilac 10k and Family 5k (certified)

From: Highland Park, Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Peter Glavin, 585-248-3420 email.
Official web site here.


Highland Forest 1-2-3 (10, 20 or 30 miles)

From: Highland Forest, on Rte. 80 about 3 miles east of Fabius NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $10.00 by 14 May, post-entry $15.00.
Contact: Mark S. Driscoll, 315-470-6848 days, 315-449-9615 after 7:00 p.m. or email.
Official web site here.


Dirt Cheap Trail Series Race #1 — 5-7 miles

From: Webster Park, Webster, NY.
Entry fees: Between $1.00 and $100.00
Contact: Greg Buzulencia, 585-697-3338 email.


Sunset House 5k (certified)

From: Irondequoit Church of Christ, 644 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14617.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00 by 07 May, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Ann Cunningham, 585-338-1766 email.
Official web site here.


Bruce Bridgman Memorial 5k (certified)

From: Canandaigua Academy, 135 East Street, Canandaigua, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $13.00 by 22 May, post-entry $15.00.
Contact: 585-394-2436 or 585-396-1378 or email.


Waterloo Celebrate Commemorate 5k

From: Lafayette Park, West Main Street, Waterloo, NY.
Entry fees: Like a black cat in a coal cellar at midnight.
Contact: Jack Sutliffe, 315-539-3889 or email.


Lima Memorial Day 2 Mile Fun Run

From: Lima Christian School, 1574 Rochester Street, Lima, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $10.00 by 05 May, post-entry $12.00.
Contact: Beth Paszko, 585-293-1991, 225 Stearns Road, Churchville, NY 14428.


JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge (3.5 miles)

From: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York.
Entry fees: Arranged through your employer.
Contact: The indominatable Jane Iaculli! email.
Official web site here.


Fly By Night Duathlon (USAT)

From: Watkins Glen International Race Track, 2790 County Rd. 16, Watkins Glen, NY.
Entry fees: "Very likely" is all we can say at this point.
Contact: Jeff Henderson, 3864 Pastime Park, Geneva, NY 14456, 315-636-4268 or email.
Official web site here.


Nunda Fun Days 5k

From: M&T Bank, State St., Nunda, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 by 17 May, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Jim Forrester, 585-273-3947 or email.


June


Town of Pittsford 4th Annual Triathlon (300 yard swim, 15 mile bike, 5k run)

From: Thornell Farm Park (next to Mendon HS), Pittsford Mendon Road, Pittsford, NY.
Entry fees: $45.00 individual; $90.00 team.
Contact: Jessie Hollenbeck, 585-248-6280 or email.
Official web site here.


Temple Beth El 5k (certified)

From: Temple Beth El, 139 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00 by 29 May, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Matt Field, 585-473-1770 or email.
Official web site here.


St. Christopher's 5k (certified)

From: St. Christopher's Church, 3350 Union Street, North Chili, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $13.00, post-entry $15.00.
Contact: Bryce Walker, 585-413-5460 (day); 585-293-2544 (eve) or email.


PowerBar Trail Race (4.5 or 9 miles)

From: Beach Lot, Mendon Ponds Park.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00, post-entry $23.00.
Contact: Dave & Ellen Boutillier, 585-697-3338 or email.


Woods Walk & Trail Run (410.5 mile, 10k, 5k or 1 mile fun walk)

From: Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY.
Entry fees: (They don't know what time their race starts, do you really think they've been able to make a decision on entry fees???)
Contact: Margaret Cherre, 585-933-0187 or email.
Official web site here.


Source of Success Program 5k

From: First Presbyterian Church, Caledonia, NY; Corner of Main (Rt. 5) and Center Streets.
Entry fees: Delightfully unspecified.
Contact: Jeff Bird, 585-538-2544 or email.


Paul Bellanca 5 Mile Scholarship Run (certified)

From: Casey Park Recreation Center 6551 Knickerbocker Rd. Ontario, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00 by 05 June, post-entry $23.00.
Contact: Dave Ambeau or Tiffany Ambeau, 315-524-5717 or email.
Official web site here.


St.Thomas' 5k

From: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $15.00 ($10.00 14 and under) by 31 May, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Kathleen Merritt, 585-442-3544 or email.


Market Alternatives Run for the Red 5k

From: Central Park, Main Street Newark, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $12.00 by 11 June, post-entry $15.00.
Contact: Jim Love, 315-331-3783 or email.


Medved 5k to Cure ALS (certified)

From: Frontier Field, Rochester., NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $18.00, post-entry $20.00.
Contact: Peter Glavin, 585-248-3420 or email.
Official web site here.


Tanglewood Trail Runs (5-mile and 10-mile)

From: Tanglewood Nature Center, 443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $10.00 by 09 June, post-entry $15.00.
Contact: Tanglewood Nature Center, 607-732-6060 email.
Official web site here.


Fast & Furriest 10k Run & 1-Mile Dog Walk

From: Verona Street Animal Society, 184 Verona Street, Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: Waitaminnit... we can charge people money for this???
Contact: Chris Fitzgerald, 585-727-2533 or email.
Official web site here.


July


RIT Summer Track & Field Series

From: Rochester Institute of Technology, Henrietta, NY.
Entry fees: $5.00 per meet.
Contact: Bill Quinlisk, 585-482-6371, or email.
Official web site here.


Irondequoit 4th of July Races (2-mile and 10k)

From: Christ the King Church 445 Kings Highway, Rochester, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $16.00 ($42.00 per family - up to 5 runners) by 28 June, post-entry $20.00 per runner.
Contact: Charles Tanck, 585-467-4993, or email.


Brighton Chamber of Commerce July 4th 5k (certified)

From: Brighton High School, 12 Corners, Brighton, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $ by 28 June, post-entry $ .00.
Contact: Dave & Ellen Boutillier, 585-697-3338, or email.


Fleet Feet Sports Firecracker 5 Mile (certified)

From: Brighton High School, 12 Corners, Brighton, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $ by 28 June, post-entry $ .00.
Contact: Dave & Ellen Boutillier, 585-697-3338, or email.


GO ART! Firecracker 5k Run for the Arts (certified)

From: Centennial Park, Batavia, NY.
Entry fees: Pre-entry $12.50 by 02 July, post-entry $16.00.
Contact: Kelly Kiebala, 585-343-9313 ext 26, or email.


Springwater Gala 5k

From: Springwater Community Park, Springwater, NY.
Entry fees: are of an entirely unspecified nature!
Contact: James Bowers, email.


Broome County Triathlon

From: One of the 11 parks in Broome County, NY (I think it's Dorchester Park in Whitney Point).
Entry fees: The usual complex matrix of dozens of possible entry fees. You triathletes are used to it by now.
Contact: Dave & Ellen Boutillier, 585-697-3338, or email.


RIT Summer Track & Field Series

From: Rochester Institute of Technology, Henrietta, NY.
Entry fees: $5.00 per meet.
Contact: Bill Quinlisk, 585-482-6371, or email.
Official web site here.


Big Valley Striders All-Comers Track & Field Meet

From: Geneseo High School 4050 Avon-Geneseo Rd., Geneseo, NY.
Entry fees: FREE, but donations are encouraged.
Contact: Mike Garger, 585-346-30951, or email.



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