MEDVED 5K TO CURE ALS

Date TBA at Frontier Field
5K race starts at 8:30 a.m.
Youth 1 Mile Run starts at 9:15 a.m.
1 Mile Fitness Stroll starts at 9:15 am
Kids vs. “Spikes” the Mascot starts at 9:45 a.m.

Race Course

The Medved 5k to Cure ALS features a scenic course that starts right in front of Frontier Field, runs down toward Oak Street, and eventually takes you onto State Street. From State Street you turn right onto Main Street and then you take a right onto Plymouth. The race finishes inside Frontier Field, just behind home plate. The course is Certified to be Accurate by USATF, NY#10118KL. Click here to view the course map.

Race Amenities

Performance Tech Shirts for the first 300 registered 5K participants
Post race food and refreshments in the “Nest” at 10:00 am.
Digital clock display at one mile mark and finish line
Water stops
Computerized race results
Free parking at Kodak Lot D located across from the main entrance to Frontier Field
The best finishing location in Rochester running

Registration Info

$25.00 if registered before 11:59 pm on December 31, 2019
$27.50 if registered before 11:59 pm on March 31, 2020
$30.00 if registered before 11:59 pm on May 14, 2020
$35.00 if you register before 11:59 pm on June 19, 2020
$40.00 if you register on June 20, 2020 or race day.
$10 for Youth 1 Mile Run. $15.00 after June 14, 2020.
$10 for 1 Mile Fitness Stroll. $15.00 after June 14, 2020.

Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive $10.00 off of the entry fee.

Donation Information

Individuals who raise $100 or more in contributions for ALS before June 1, 2020 will have their race registration refunded. You can choose which charity your donation is made to.

This year we are excited to be partnering with Hearts for ALS NY, a local, nonprofit, volunteer organization who are committed to working to help people living with ALS. All money donated to Hearts for ALS NY stay with local families to help cover costs that insurances won’t cover, pay bills, provide and deliver wheel chair ramps, as well as many other things. Hearts for ALS also provides support in the form of answering insurance, caregiver, and equipment questions.

We are still partnering with ALS TDI, the nonprofit biotech company, who are tirelessly doing research to try and cure ALS and provide treatments to individuals living with ALS.

For more information about Hearts for ALS NY please visit: http://heartsforalsny.org/ And for more information about ALS TDI please visit: https://www.als.net/

Become A Race Sponsor

Donate or raise $250 or more and your name, along with a message will be listed on the official race shirt. The deadline to become a Race Sponsor is June 1, 2020. Please submit your message or any questions you may have to Dan at: danmedved@yahoo.com.

2018 Race Results

Packet Pick Up

Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters. Due to the number of runners it is highly recommended to pick up your packet at this time.
Race Day: Begins at 7:00 am, inside the main entrance at Frontier Field.

Awards and Prize Money

1st Place Male and Female: $100
2nd Place Male and Female: $75
3rd Place Male and Female: $50
First place Masters (40+) Male and Female: A Medved Gift Certificate
Age Group Awards: Top three in each age group receives awards.
- Male and Female Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Kids vs. “Spikes” the Mascot

Starts at 9:45 am in the Frontier Field Outfield
Separate age group races and distances for those 5 & under, 6-9 and 10-13.
All participants who outrun “Spikes” will receive a ribbon and award courtesy of the Red Wings. Register for kids races beginning at 7 am on race day.
The Spikes races are free!!

Previous 5K To Cure ALS Winners

Year	Men’s Winner	Time	Women’s Winner	Time
2018	Chris Muldoon	14:22	Kathryn Potter	16:17
2017	Omar Boulama	15:21	Monicah Otwori	17:38
2016	Omar Boulama	14:49	Sarah Loerch	17:47
2015	Teddy Quinn	15:52	Trisha Byler	17:47
2014	Teddy Quinn	15:20	Christa Meyer	17:16
2013	Patrick Geohegan	15:21	Sarah Loerch	17:41
2012	Patrick Geoghegan	15:31	Christa Meyer	17:21
2011	Brad Miller	14:54	Trisha Byler	17:38
2010	Michael Pierce	14:58	Laurel Burdick	16:52
2009	Joseph Ekuom	14:53	Jennifer Dorr	17:35
2008	Chris Muldoon	15:07	Christa Meyer	17:33
2007	Alene Reta	14:19	Alemtsehay Misganaw	16:36
2006	Benard Onsare	14:41	Shari Boyle	17:56
2005	Mark Andrews	14:37	Allison Carr	17:30
2004	Henry Githuka	14:29	Allison Carr	17:21
2003	Samauel Karanja	14:11	Mollie DeFrancesco	16:55
2002	Mark Andrews	14:32	Machelle Cochran	17:56
2001	Scott Bagley	15:30	Vicki Mitchell	16:36
2000	Scott Bagley	15:17	Renee Rombaut	17:35
1999*	Marcus Gage	15:38	Renee Rombaut	17:59

*Race was called the Medved Red Wing 5K

Course Records:
Men: 14:11.0 Samuel Karanja (2003)
Women: 16:36 Vicki Mitchell (2001) & Alemtsehay Misganaw (2007)