Boos & Brews 5K (Rochester)

Mendon, United States • 16 Oct 2026

Event overview

Boos & Brews 5K (Rochester) is scheduled for October 16, 2026 in Mendon, NY. The event includes an in-person 5K on the Lehigh Valley Trail and a virtual 5K option. Costumes are not required but are encouraged, and a costume contest will be held alongside overall and age-group awards. A post-race gathering is planned at the Cottage Hotel Restaurant.

Distances

  • 5K (in-person)
  • 5K (virtual)

Course and logistics

The in-person race uses the Lehigh Valley Trail and lists Charles E. Sexton Park as a location. The main address shown is 1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506. Packet pickup will be available on race day and there is a pre-race packet pickup at the Town of Website Parks and Rec Building, 1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster, NY 14580. Parking options include a paved lot at Charles E. Sexton Park, a grass field adjacent to the gazebo and disc golf course, and street parking on Orchard St. that requires about a 1/2 mile walk to the start.

Charity and awards

The event partners with David's Refuge (Rochester) to raise funds for respite, resources, and support for parents and guardians of children with special needs or life-threatening medical conditions. Sponsors are listed for the event, and awards include overall winners and age-group winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Boos & Brews 5k (rochester)
Boos & Brews 5k (virtual)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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