

Octoberfest is the big party in September, ROCtoberfest is a party, 5K and fundraising opportunity for local charities in October. In previous years the Photo Finish 5K hosted this style fundraising, in their decision to no longer host the event we want to keep that legacy and keep the fundraising going plus celebrate Rochester! ROCtoberfest 5K was created in 2018 where we were able to raise monies for various charities in the region. And for charities to raise money for their organizations without the expense of producing an event.
Grab your running shoes and lederhosen and celebrate at the ROCtoberfest 5K! Join us at Genesee Valley Park for a fun festival kicked off by the 5K run/walk that also will serve as a fundraising event for local charities. Let's celebrate Rochester and all the charities in it. After the race ends the party starts! Register today to join the ROCtoberfest fun!! Enjoy Live Music and Helping Raise Money for Local Rochester Charities!
Want to raise money for your charity? Become a charity partner!
• All charity partners must be a 501C-3 and fill out their financial information on Runsignup.com for direct payment.
• Charity partners must submit a logo and description of the charity
• 100% of donations will be sent directly to the respective charity from RunSignUp
To list your organization as one of our beneficiaries, email Ruthie at Ruthie@yellowjacketracing.com with your non-profit's logo and a description of your charity.
We will then send you a link to set up your financial information, so the donation money is sent directly to your account.
After that, you can start promoting your fundraising team with your members on social media and email.
If your org raises $1000 or more you get to have a tent at the race site showcasing your org.
Select a nonprofit organization of your choice when registering to donate and support. 100% of donations are paid directly to the charity. Anyone can give to the charity of their choice either as a participant or as a donor! You can also become a fundraiser for your favorite charity, encouraging your friends and family to support the organization of your choice.
In-Person Includes:
Virtual Includes:
Now - Sept 15, 2022 | Sept 16 - September 30 |
October 1 - October 7 (5:45pm) | |
In Person 5K | $25 | $30 | $35 |
Virtual 5K | $25 | $25 | $25 |
9:00am - Registration Opens/Band Begins
10:00am - Race Starts
11:15am - Awards Ceremony
Parking is available at Genesee Valley Park. - See Course Map above to help with directions
From Elmwood: Take Left onto Moore Rd through the park. Do not exit onto E. River Rd. Instead you will make a right down a dead end road on that side of the park to park.
From E. River Rd: Enter into park and make an immediate left right down a dead end road on that side of the park to park.