Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet 2026 — Rochester, NY

Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Rochester, NY
Venue
1440 South Avenue
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $65.00
Events
Fairlife 5K presented by Fleet Feet, Fairlife 10K presented by Fleet Feet, Tim Hortons Timbits Trot, Double Dash! 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K, Virtual 10K
Includes
Unisex Tri-blend T-shirt | T-Shirt
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The Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K starts at 8:00 AM on May 17, 2026, so plan your travel and pre-race logistics accordingly. Based at 1440 South Avenue in Rochester, New York, the event offers three distance options: a 1-mile option, a 5K, and a 10K. Entry fees range from $15 to $65 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. This running event is presented by Fleet Feet and sponsored by Fairlife, making it a straightforward race weekend for athletes traveling to the Rochester area. Whether you're looking for a shorter tune-up effort or a longer tempo effort, you'll find an option that fits your training block.

From the Race Organizer
The 2026 Fairlife Lilac Run 5K & 10K presented by Fleet Feet will take place on the FINAL day of the Lilac Festival at Highland Park. Both in-person and virtual race experiences will be offered! Join us for the 47th annual race on Sunday, May 17th for the in person Fairlife Lilac Run 5K, 10K presented by Fleet Feet and Tim Hortons Timbits Trot! Choose to run or walk in one, two (Double Dash) or all three events (Double Dash + Tim Hortons Timbits Trot)! If you register for the Double Dash and participate in both the 5K & 10K you will get receive a Lilac item and a custom medal slider. Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a t-shirt! Time: 5K begins at 8:00AM (all 5K participants need to be done by 9:20AM) 10K begins at 9:30AM (all 10K participants need to be done by 11:20AM) Tim Hortons Timbits Trot begins at 11:30AM Location: Highland Park - the site of the Lilac Festival Packet Pick Up Details: Location: Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Road Rochester 14620 Times: Thursday May,

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet 2026 — Rochester, NY?

Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet 2026 — Rochester, NY takes place on May 17, 2026. The race is held in Rochester, New York.

Where is Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet 2026 — Rochester, NY held?

Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented by Fleet Feet 2026 — Rochester, NY is held at 1440 South Avenue in Rochester, New York.

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