Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K takes place at Greece Canal Park in Rochester, New York on January 6, 2026. The event offers three distance options: a 5K, a 5-mile run, and a 10K, giving runners flexibility based on their fitness level and goals. The race starts at 8:00 AM, so plan your pre-race routine accordingly. Entry fees range from $71 to $87 depending on registration timing and other factors. This clinic-style event is designed for runners looking to prepare for or test their fitness during winter training. Greece Canal Park provides the setting for this early January race, offering a venue option for athletes in the Rochester area seeking structured competition at the start of the new year.
From the Race Organizer
This program is designed to help walkers, walk-runners, and runners who want to traverse the 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K distance, whether they have previously done their selected distance or not. There is no obligation to register for any race, and if you choose to register for one, that is a payment to the race. The program targets three groups' goals: walkers who want to gradually increase the amount of mileage they do so that they can complete a 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K walk-runners who want to increase the speed of their walk-run to shorten their 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K times those who want to train to run a 5K, 5-Mile, or 10K without walking All "Ready for" programs take participants from where they are to their chosen distances and cover at least six weeks, with many coached in-person workouts (including 5K, 5-Mile, and10K practice for the participants' chosen training distances), a practice of at least 70% of their specific distance, a comprehensive training plan (tweaked midway, if needed, as the participants progress), and a private training group on Facebook. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays either at 8 a.m. for morning only sessions or 6 p.m. for traditional weeknight/weekend morning sessions. Saturdays, 8 a.m. for both sessions Where: Most workouts are at Greece Canal Park, Millennium Lodge, at 241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 until too dark for the park (it closes at dusk). When GCP is closed, sessions typically move to nearby Henpeck Park, Cherry Creek Ln, and Canal Ponds Park. What: Tuesdays are hill workouts. Thursdays are speed workouts. Saturdays are long distance workouts. Why choose Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K for your training? No minimum pace requirement. No previous experience required for 5K; experience may be required for 5-Mile and 10K, if the session is a shorter one. Small program size means Vickey gets to know you well enough to lightly tailor a program to your goals and needs. Vickey is an experienced walker and runner who has raced a wide range of paces and distances, so she can relate to a variety of issues and concerns. You choose which 5K/5-Mile/10K to participate in, if you want to do an official 5K/5-Mile/10K at all. It's cost effective and provides personalization and individual attention in a small group setting where the coach gets to know each participant. All participants are welcome from people just starting to walk for fitness to those who have been racing for years.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Rochester, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K 2026 — Rochester, NY?
Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K 2026 — Rochester, NY takes place on January 6, 2026. The race is held in Rochester, New York.
Where is Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K 2026 — Rochester, NY held?
Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K 2026 — Rochester, NY is held at Greece Canal Park in Rochester, New York.
Where can I find hotels near Ready for 5K/5-Mile/10K 2026 — Rochester, NY?
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