THE LILAC RUN 5K and 10K

The 2025 Lilac Run 5K & 10K will take place on the FINAL day of the Lilac Festival at Highland Park.  Both in-person and virtual race experiences will be offered!  Join us for the 46th annual race on Sunday, May 18th for the in person Lilac Run 5K, 10K and Donut Dash!  Choose to run or walk in one, two (Double Dash) or all three events (Double Dash + Donut Dash)!  If you register for the Double Dash and participate in both the 5K & 10K you will get receive  a Lilac pint glass as part of your registration ticket and a custom medal slider.

Time:

• 5K begins at 8:00AM (all 5K participants need to be done by 9:20AM)
• 10K begins at 9:30AM (all 10K participants need to be done by 11:20AM)
• Donut Dash begins at 11:30AM

 Location:

• Highland Park – the site of the Lilac Festival

Packet Pick Up for all events (5K, 10K, Double Dash and Donut Dash):

• Friday, May 16th from 10am – 7pm at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters (3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618)
• Saturday, May 17th from 10am – 5pm at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters (3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618)
• Sunday, May 18th starting at 7am – 11am at the Lilac Festival, location off of Highland Ave across from St. Johns.  Just west of the start line in the grass area.

Participation perks:

• Unisex Lilac Run t-shirt – Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a shirt!!  Only limited quantities available after that!
• Finisher medal
• Timed event
• Lilac Run After Party – DJ music & post race food
• Those registering for the Double Dash and running in BOTH the 5K & 10K will receive a Lilac Run pint glass and only ONE medal plus an additional slider to represent completion of both races.

Race Routes:  Race Routes can be found here!

The Lilac Run is part of the Rochester Runner of the Year Series – learn more here.

Awards:

• Age groups: 14 & under, 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+
• Awards given to Male and Female, 1st – 3rd in each age group for both the 5K and 10K

What is the Donut Dash?  Who doesn’t love donuts!?!?  Participate in the Donut Dash which is a 1 mile fun run down Highland Ave.  Run a half mile, get a donut, and run back.  Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a Donut Dash t-shirt.  The perfect fun run to do with the family!

Proceeds:  The Lilac Run benefits Holy Childhood who prepares children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized programs and services.  They are dedicated to serving our people in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion.

Training: Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive $10.00 on their race registration.