The Karknocker 5K Race/Walk takes place at 200 Woodbine Ave in East Rochester, New York, on July 24, 2026. This 29th annual event offers a 5K distance and starts at 7:00 PM, making it an evening race option. Entry fees range from $25 to $30. The race accommodates both runners and walkers, providing flexibility for different fitness levels and preferences within the same event.
From the Race Organizer
This is the 29th Annual event Co-Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce & M&T Bank and is open to the public. Race starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026. Starts and ends at East Rochester School District campus, 200 Woodbine Avenue. USATF Certified Course: NY24006KL Participant benefits: Karknocker DriFit t-shirt and medal for the first 200 registrants (To be eligible to receive an event t-shirt, registrations must be received by 5:00 pm July 6, 2026.) Water at start, at mile markers, and after race Prize Money Male 1st $500 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100 Female 1st $500 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100 Masters Male 1st $75 Masters Female 1st $75 Course Record Male 1st $100 Course Record Female 1st $100 The age groups are as follows: 9 and Under, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79 The Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in each age group receive MEDALS. Course record male and female: $100 Male 14:37 Female 16:23 2024 Anna Kostarellis 5 year age groups will be used for awards and will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group Cost: $30+ fee | $35 + fee on race day (CARD ONLY ON RACE DAY - NO CASH/CHECK) Packet pickup info: Thursday, July 24 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Rochester Running Company (1387 Mt. Hope Ave) Friday, (Race Day) 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm at East Rochester High School (Race location) Premier sponsor: M&T Bank Additional sponsors: Annechino Law Balkan Motors LLC Brenton Jacob Memorial Fund Building Innovation Group INC Byrne Dairy Debbie Supply equaTEK Interactive E.R. Rotary Club Family First Federal Credit Union Flower City Dental Glass Elegance Good Smoke BBQ Graham Plastic Surgery Grass Roots Wellness Hoselton Auto Mall Intivity K B Graphics Leo's Bakery & Deli Lilac Family Dental Care Lyons National Bank M & T Bank MRB Group NFP Insurance Northeastern Pools Inc Perlo's Restaurant Purely Cannabis Company Pullano & Farrow PLLC Rochester Magnet Company Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria Struck & Sons, Inc. Taco Bell Taylor the Builder Techniplex Management/MCA Group Unlimited Enclosures Hart Inc. Town/Village of East Rochester Vision Auto (Kia Dealership) Wacky Buttons Wash Haus Laundromats Wegmans Awards: Around 8:15 pm at the Finish Line
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Karknocker 5K Race/Walk – 29th Annual 2027 — East Rochester, NY
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Race Travel Insurance
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When is Karknocker 5K Race/Walk – 29th Annual 2027 — East Rochester, NY?
Karknocker 5K Race/Walk – 29th Annual 2027 — East Rochester, NY takes place on July 23, 2027. The race is held in East Rochester, New York.
Where is Karknocker 5K Race/Walk – 29th Annual 2027 — East Rochester, NY held?
Karknocker 5K Race/Walk – 29th Annual 2027 — East Rochester, NY is held at 200 Woodbine Ave in East Rochester, New York.
Where can I find hotels near Karknocker 5K Race/Walk – 29th Annual 2027 — East Rochester, NY?
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