RUN585 - Summer in the City 8K
Join us for a mid-week, low-key road race series at Genesee Valley Park. There are 3 races offered from June-August, each with a unique course and common finish line. All of the races support the Genesee Waterways programs.
Race 1 - Wed, June 6, 2018 - The Big Run 5K - Global Running Day
Race 2 - Wed, July 18, 2018 - Summer in the City 8K
Race 3 - Wed, August 8, 2018 - Hot Summer Night 5K
Series Registration (all 3 races) is capped at 585!
Individual race registration is capped at 115 each!
What Series Participants Get
(Series registrations must be completed Race #1, June 6, 2018)
- 3 crazy-fun races
- Chip Timing by YellowJacket Racing
- Post race BBQ (including baked potato with toppings: butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, chives, and corn bread muffins), beer, & live music
- Awards to the Overall and 5 year Age Group winners
- A canvas folding chair with carry bag
- Finisher medals for each race that fit together to form 1 large medal!
What Individual Participants Get
(even if registering for all 3 races individually)
- Crazy-fun races
- Chip Timing by YellowJacket Racing
- Post race BBQ (including baked potato with toppings: butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, chives, and corn bread muffins), beer, & live music
- Awards to the Overall and 5 year age group winners
- A plastic festival mug
- Finisher medal
Volunteer Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers to help at Registration, Finish Line, Food Area, Road Marshals, & Water Stops. CLICK HERE to sign-up to volunteer at The Summer in the City 8K!
Registration/Packet Pickup
| Event | By June 4 | June 5 - 6 | June 7 - July 16 | July 17 - 18 |
| 3 Race Series | $75 | $80 | ||
| Summer in the City 8K | $25 | $25 | $25 | $30 |
This race series (all 3 races) is capped at 585!
The Summer in the City 8K is capped at 115!
There are NO PROCESSING FEES when registering online for all YellowJacket Racing events!
All entries are non-transferable non-deferrable, no exceptions.
Packet Pickup
- Tues, July 17th from 10am-7pm and Wed, July 18th from 10am-4:30pm at Fleet Feet @ The Armory
- On Race Site, Wed, July 18th at the Genesee Waterways from 5:45pm-6:40pm
Awards
- Individual Awards to the top 3 Overall and top 3 in 5 year age groups
- Series Awards to the Overall and 5 year Age Group winners
Race Day Schedule
5:45pm - Registration opens at Genesee Waterways
6:45pm - Race Start
7:30(ish)pm - Awards
Course/Maps
Directions/Parking
Parking is available at the Roundhouse Shelter at Genesee Valley Park, off Moore Road. You can view a park map here.
The Genesee Waterways Center is located in Genesee Valley Park near the City ice rink/outdoor pool.
The address is:
149 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York 14611
From the South
Get off at the Scottsville Road (NYS Rt. 383) exit which is on the southwest side of Monroe County. Travel north on Scottsville Road for about 2/3 mile and then bear right onto Elmwood Ave. Proceed ¼ mile on Elmwood Ave and turn right into Genesee Valley Park by the City ice arena/pool. Go another 400 feet until you see the GWC facilities (tan and green buildlings) and park in the designated areas.
From the East
Take 490 Westbound to 590 South. Get off the Elmwood Avenue Exit. Turn Right onto Elmwood. Stay on Elmwood about 3 miles. Its past Strong Hospital and U or R Campus
From the West
Take 490 Eastbound. Get off the Goodman Street Exit. Turn Right onto Goodman. Take Goodman to Elmwood Avenue. Turn Right onto Elmwood. Its past Strong Hospital and U or R Campus