What makes the Grocery Run so special? ​

Since 2010, the East Avenue Grocery Run has raised more than $496,000​ for local food pantries and emergency meal programs. Our awesome sponsors cover the costs of our event, so you can feel great knowing your registration fee goes directly to feed hungry people.  We hope you’ll join us either live or virtually the first weekend of November!

Where does the money go?

The 2022 Grocery Run provided funding to 24 Rochester-area food cupboards and emergency meal programs. This money puts food on the table for thousands of hungry children, families and senior citizens! When you register and fundraise for the Grocery Run, your contributions go directly to provide food, hope and dignity for our neighbors in need. Please join us November 4 for the live events or November 3-5, 2023! Click here to find out more.

How do I register?

Click here to register  If you have a favorite food pantry, join their team and your registration fee will benefit that organization! ​

Can I switch from the 5k to the 10k?

Yes, please email eastavenuegroceryrun@gmail.com. We can switch your registration and arrange for you to pay the difference in race fees. 

Can my registration fee go to my favorite food pantry?

Yes! When you register, you will be given a chance to join or create a team. Check the list of teams for your favorite pantry and join the team, or create a team for any registered 501 c (3) hunger organization. Your registration fee will go directly to that organization. 

Can I get a shirt after the deadline?

Shirts are guaranteed if registered by the shirt deadline- see the registration page for that day. There may be shirts available after the race that do not get picked up; check at the awards table after the race. However, you can be satisfied in know that we raise as much money as we can for hungry people in Rochester. If a shirt is important to you, please register by the posted deadline.

How do I get my shirt?

Packet Pick Up (Bibs and T-shirts)

We strongly encourage you to pick up materials ahead of race day to help us support social distancing and reduce crowds on race day.
Thursday 11/2 & Friday 11/3  from 11 to 6 p.m.

Rochester Running Co.
1387 Mt Hope Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(in College Town, tons of free parking in lot behind building or in garage) H

How can I volunteer?

Please reach out to Beth Fisher at ​bethelaine27@me.com
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