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Runnin' of the Green

Rochester's St. Patrick's-season 5-miler with bagpipes, green donuts and beer at a post-race party.

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Holiday and seasonal · Rochester, NY

Runnin' of the Green is a holiday fun run in Rochester, New York, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completed
When
Last held Sat, Mar 14, 2026; next date TBA
Start 9:30 AM
Mid-March Saturday
Where
Mercantile on Main
250 East Main Street
Rochester, NY · Monroe
Directions
Organized by
YMCA of Greater Rochester
28th year (2026)

What to expect

  • green donuts
  • beer at finish
  • bagpipes
  • post-race party

2026 Season completed

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:30 AM

  • Sat, Mar 14, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

A 5-mile out-and-back along the Genesee River from the Mercantile on Main, billed as the unofficial start of Rochester's racing season.

The run

Distances
5 miles
Occasion
St. Patrick's Day
Season
Winter
Swag
Race medal and long-sleeve shirt
Benefits
YMCA of Greater Rochester

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.