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Boos & Brews 5K (Rochester)

Name: Boos & Brews 5K (Rochester)
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Mendon

Mendon, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Boos & Brews 5K takes place in Mendon, New York, offering a seasonal running experience on the Lehigh Valley Trail. This event serves as a fundraiser in partnership with David's Refuge, an organization that provides resources and support to parents and guardians of children with special needs or life-threatening medical conditions.

Participants have two primary ways to join the event:

Boos & Brews 5K (Rochester)
Boos & Brews 5K (Virtual)

The course utilizes the local trail system, providing a dedicated path for runners. While costumes are not mandatory, they are encouraged by the organizers. A costume contest is held alongside the standard recognition for overall and age group winners.

Following the run, a post-race gathering is held at the Cottage Hotel Restaurant, where participants can gather for refreshments. Packet pickup is available on the morning of the event at the race location on Pittsford Mendon Rd. The event focuses on combining community activity with charitable support for caregivers in the Rochester area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Mendon

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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