Kids 1/2 Marathon Program | 1/2 Mile

Kids 13.1 Program or 1/2 Mile

Kid's 1/2 Mile
10:30am Sunday, September 24th
Start line: Corner of Furnace & Browns Race by the Pont de Rennes Bridge/High Falls

Kid's 13.1 Program + Kid's 1/2 Mile
Kid's Program Kick-off - 6:00pm Wednesday, August 30th 
Kid's 1/2 Mile - 10:30am Sunday, September 24th
Start line: Corner of Furnace & Browns Race by the Pont de Rennes Bridge/High Falls

Registration for Kids Events Opens June 1st

 

 There is a Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile available.
These events are for children ages 5-12 only. 


The Kids 13.1 Program​

The Kids 13.1 Program is a great way for kids 5 to 12 to participate in the Rochester 1/2 Marathon & 5K festivities with their very own race and program. As a participant, your child will run or walk the distance of a half marathon (13.1 miles) over the course of three weeks.  With the final 1/2 mile culminating at the race on September 25th where they will earn their medal.

How It Works

Kids 13.1 Program Kickoff, Wednesday, August 30th at 6PM:
Kids will run the first .6 miles together on our mini-course at Fleet Feet @ the Armory (155 Culver Road). You will receive everything you need to complete the Kids 13.1 Program. Using the honor system, your child will track the miles they run or walk (in 1/2 mile increments) on their official tracking form. 

Along the Way:
Their goal should be to complete 4ish miles each week for a total of 12ish miles, such that the final 1/2 mile is with everyone on race day.  To keep them motivated along the way, they can bring their tracking form into any Fleet Feet location (Armory: 155 Culver Road or Victor: 237 High Street Ext) to receive a high five and a toe token once they've reached certain milestones. These rewards are available at any time the stores are open.

Packet Pick-up, Friday & Saturday, September 22nd & 23rd:
Kids will pick-up their race bib, pins, & shirt (if one was ordered) at the event expo & Packet Pick-up. 

The Kid's 1/2 Mile:
Kids will run their final 1/2 mile in the Kid's race on Sunday, September 24th at 10:30am.  This is a point to point race, Walking to the start line will be required.  The Start is at the corner of Furnace & Browns Race by High Falls/Pont de Renne Bridge.  The walk is less than a 1/2 mile from finish.  Give yourself 15-20 minutes to get to the start line. 
Once they cross the official Rochester 1/2 Marathon | 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile finish line, they'll receive their official Kids 13.1 Half Marathon finisher's medal!

Kids 1/2 Mile Race Day COURSE MAP

We will be offering Kids Race Escorts that will be holding a sign that says "Kids Race Escort" and walk them to the Kids Start at the following times:

  • 10AM, 10:03AM, 10:06AM, 10:09AM, 10:12AM, 10:15AM, 10:18AM, 10:20AM
  • It is HIGHLY ADVISED to NOT WAIT until after 10:15AM to get to the kids start, so please meet with an escort between 10-10:15AM to guarantee getting to the start line.  We start promptly at 10:30AM.
  • Kids must have their race bib visible on the front of their body
  • The escorts will be meeting/starting from the Morrie Silver Statue in front of Frontier Field.  Look for their sign and they leave exactly on time.
  • Parents - we advise not running with the kids during the race as we have other athletes still finishing the half marathon.  You can certainly walk with them to the start line. For safety, we need to make sure all athletes have right of way on the course over any non participants.  We will have Kids Escorts running within the course along side them helping them along the way.  Plus this way you can run along the side and see them past the finish chute when they exit.

 

 

Registration Details

  • Registration for Kids Events Opens June 1st
  • Special Tees for $10 extra - 13.1 Program tee offer ends 8/22 and 1/2 mile tee offer ends 9/12
  • There will be a cap so please register soon

Important Dates/Times

  • Kids 13.1 Packet Pickup | Fleet Feet @ The Armory | Tuesday, August 29th from 12PM-6PM
  • Kids 13.1 Kickoff | Fleet Feet @ The Armory | 6PM Wednesday, August 30th at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd)  (Packet Pickup opens at 5PM) 
  • Fleet Feet Health & Wellness Expo (Race Packet PickUp) | Fleet Feet @ The Armory | Fri, September 22nd 12pm-6pm & Sat, September 23rd, 10am-4pm
  • Race Day | Frontier Field | Sunday, September 24th at 10:30am.  Official Race Start Line is at Corner of Furnace and Browns Race

What's Included in Kids 13.1 Program

  • Official Mileage Tracking Form (available at the Kickoff or Packet Pickup on August 29th or 30th)
  • Kids Half Marathon Decal (available at the Kickoff or Packet Pickup on August 29th or 30th)
  • Special Savings At Fleet Feet (available at the Kickoff or Packet Pickup on August 29th or 30th)
  • Endless Encouragement from Fleet Feet Outfitters (as often as needed, just stop by either store)
  • Toe Tokens (available from Fleet Feet once you've reached the milestones of 2 miles, 4 miles, 6 miles, 8 miles, 10 miles & 12 miles)
  • Kids Half Marathon Race Bib (available at the Fleet Feet Health & Wellness Expo when you pickup your packet on September 23rd & 24th)
  • Kids Half Marathon Finisher's Medal (available at Finish Line on Sunday, September 24th)
  • Kids Limited Edition 13.1 Short Sleeve Cotton tee for extra purchase of $10 - available until August 22nd

Course

To view the final mile for the Kids Marathon - Click Here

On Sunday, September 24th at 10:30am we'll gather at corner of Furnace & Browns Race by High Falls/Pont de Renne Bridge. This is a point to point race, Walking to the start line will be required.  Give yourself 15-20 minutes to get to the start line.  You'll be able to cheer on 1/2 Marathon athletes as you walk to the start.  The walk is less than a 1/2 mile from finish.