2024 Rochester Runner of the Year Event
For the first time, The Oak Tree 5K is part of the Rochester Runner of the Year series of races!
Previously, the Oak Tree Half Marathon had been the featured distance race as part of this series, but with the naming of the Oak Tree 5K as the USATF Niagara 5KM Championship race
There is NO additional cost to participate for runners, simply register and run as many of the races from the series as you wish; you must run at least 4 of the races. Your best 6 finishes will count towards your Runner of the Year series place.
The awards for 2024 will be for overall winners (men and women) cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with lesser awards to the 4-10 places. There are also age group prizes for the top five in 5 year age groups, again for both men and women. Lastly, any GRTC member who runs in at least six races gets an award.
For full details, rules, and scoring information, visit the Greater Rochester Track Club website for the series here.
| Date | Race | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | Running of the Green (5 miles) | Site |
| May 19, 2024 | Lilac 10K | Site |
| May 25, 2024 | Sunset House 5k (tentative) | Site |
| June 7, 2024 | Charlie McMullen Mile | Site |
| June 16, 2024 | June Jaunt 5k | Site |
| July 21, 2024 | Jungle Jog | Site |
| August 25, 2024 | Black Diamond Express Half Marathon | Site |
| September 1, 2024 | Oak Tree 5K | Site |
| September 7 2024 | Heritage Hero 10K | Site |
| October 19, 2024 | Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K | Site |
| November 2, 2024 | Grocery Run 10K | Site |
| November 28, 2024 | Race with Grace | Site |