Rochester Half Marathon

The Rochester Marathon welcomes runners from across the country with premier services including pacers, athlete's recovery zone, and post-race fun. This is essentially the perfect race for competive runners, professional runners, and those looking to maximize their running enjoyment.Feel the energy around every corner. The breathtaking views along the historic Genesee River. The overwhelming crowd support from neighbors and volunteers. The perfect mix of elevation changes to keep you challenged. The inspiration from the thousands of runners alongside you. The Rochester Marathon has it all.If you're looking for a breathtaking course that takes you alongside a gorgeous river, complete with 3 waterfalls, includes views of Lake Ontario, and winds itself through a heck of a lot of history that created our great city, this course is for you! Just for fun, we've also thrown in 4 bridges, 2 scenic parks, and a couple of hills to provide the perfect mix of elevation change to challenge you along the way.Join us for our marathon, half marathon, marathon relay and 5K. It's a weekend you won't want to miss!