🌸 Get ready to bloom with energy at the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge! 🏃‍♂️💨 This electrifying all-ages running race is sprouting up at the heart of Rochester, NY on April 27, 2025. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual fun-runner, this is your moment to shine amidst the blossoming beauty of spring! Offering a Half Marathon, 5K and Kids 1/2 Mile.

The Flower City Challenge isn't just a race; it's a vibrant celebration of health, community, and spirit. As you dash through the scenic streets, you'll be enveloped in an atmosphere of exhilaration and camaraderie. Featuring a variety of distances to cater to all levels and ages, this event promises a day of exhilarating challenge and fun.

Don't miss this opportunity to lace up, hit the pavement, and experience the thrill of crossing the finish line. 

in Partnership with Fleet Feet Rochester: www.fleetfeetrochester.com

Rochester Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 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 Regional Health Flower City Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

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