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Winter Wonderland Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Start time
- 4:15 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 6, 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 | Nov 28, 20264:15 PM | $25$30 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 5, then $30 until Oct 26, then $35 until Nov 26, then $40 until Nov 27.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below 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 7:18 AM, and the 5K starts at 4:15 PM. The start sits about 560 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
161 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604
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 results242
finishers
33:13
median (10:43 /mi)
18:58
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Robinhood Races LLC) for Winter Wonderland Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Winter Wonderland Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:59 or better, the top quarter in 28:53, and half the field in 33:13; the last tenth came in after 55:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:41 | 26:59 |
| 20-29 | 24:49 | 22:05 |
| 30-39 | 26:47 | 28:01 |
| 40-49 | 24:27 | 24:31 |
| 50-59 | 27:17 | 25:32 |
| 60-69 | 32:20 | n/a |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:53, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
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 November 28 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 51°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Winter Wonderland Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 161 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 560 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025), 2024 (Dec 22, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Winter Wonderland Run?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 4:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below 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, 242 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 33:13 and the winner ran 18:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:53, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 161 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604.
From the organizers
Join us for the 2nd Annual Premier Winter Event of the Season!
You may have done holiday runs in the past...this one promises to be different. We will get to take advantage of the holiday lights that downtown already has and then head out to the river way trail for some more decorations to get you into the holiday spirit!
What can you expect:
USATF Certified Course- NEW for 2025! Course
Custom designed shirt for the first 250 registered participants!
Custom Winter designed "medal"
Custom bib
Stay tuned for more!
We will have face painting by Arlene's Costumes to get you in the holiday spirit.