Run Like Hell 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 3:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $38 on Oct 23, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20263:00 PM | $35$38 after Oct 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $38 on Oct 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 22, then $38 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Rochester runs 34:34, about 11:08 a mile, based on 40 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:32 and men in 31:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the 5K starts at 3:00 PM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1382 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Robinhood Races LLC) for Run Like Hell 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run Like Hell 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:49 or better, the top quarter in 27:55, and half the field in 32:14; the last tenth came in after 42:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 39:00 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 28:21 | 22:26 |
| 30-39 | 26:10 | 22:57 |
| 40-49 | 32:14 | 25:27 |
| 50-59 | 30:37 | 28:04 |
| 60-69 | 46:58 | 24:29 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 37 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Run Like Hell 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 215 to 136 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:47 to 32:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 136 (-37%) | 32:14 | under 24:49 | 18:07 |
| 2024 | 217 (+9%) | 32:03 | under 23:59 | 17:08 |
| 2023 | 199 (-12%) | 32:35 | under 23:47 | 16:56 |
| 2022 | 227 (+6%) | 30:22 | under 22:57 | 16:47 |
| 2021 | 215 | 29:47 | under 23:37 | 16:06 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:55, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1382 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Run Like Hell 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Oct 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 136 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 32:14 and the winner ran 18:07.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:55, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1382 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609.
From the organizers
The Halloween race everyone LOVES!
Giveaway: Longsleeve t-shirt OR opt for no giveaway and save $$
Trick or Treat - Along the way, stop and grab some candy from our CANDY stops (ya know...similar to a water stop but...CANDY!)
*If you're planning to Trick or Treat as you run, please bring a bag to collect your candy*
Come dressed in your Halloween costume and run! - STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! Let's see those costumes!
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Where: The race starts from Johnny's Irish Pub and goes through the Streets of Irondequoit (See map below)
Proceeds from the race will benefit a local charity: Sunset House in Irondequoit