THE LILAC RUN 5K and 10K
Postoned due to COVID-19. New Race Date TBA
Highland Park, Rochester, NY
5K Race starts at 8:00 am
10K Race starts at 9:15 am
Race Course
- The Lilac Run 10K Course and the 5K Course will start and finish on Highland Avenue within Highland Park.
- Both Lilac Run courses are Certified to be Accurate by USA Track & Field.
Race Amenities
- Post Race Food and Refreshments will be served near the Main Stage.
- Multiple on course aid stations
Packet Pick Up Information
- Available at Medved Running & Walking Outfitters (3400 Monroe Avenue) Friday, May 17th from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up will begin at 7:00 am in Highland Park
- Training groups are available to get you ready for The Lilac Run.
- Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive a $10.00 discount on registration.
Safety Information
- Medical assistance will be on site and on the course
- Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards and dogs are prohibited
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in helping out at The Lilac Run? Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at rock.marathoner@gmail.com.
AWARD INFORMATION
10K Awards
Total Prize Money for this year’s races to be distributed as follows:
- 1st place: $750
- 2nd place: $500
- 3rd place: $250
- Masters (M/F 40+): $125
- Age Group Awards: will be given to the top 10% in each age group
- 5k (M/F) Overall: $100
Must be a 2019 USATF Niagara Member to be eligible for USATF Niagara Awards.
The 10K Award Ceremony will be held at approximately 10:30 am at the Sahlen’s Center Stage
5K Awards
- $100 for the overall Male and Female Winner
- Awards for the top three runners in each age group (five year intervals)
- 5K awards will be given out at the conclusion of the 10K award ceremony. Any awards not picked up at the award ceremony will be taken by The Lilac Festival.
The Lilac Run is the USATF Niagara 10km Championship
- The Lilac Run 10k is part of the 2018 USATF Niagara Runner of the Year Series.
- Become a USATF Niagara Member.
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Previous Lilac 10K Winners
| Year | Male Winner | Time | Female Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ben De Haan | 30:50 | Kathryn Potter | 35:52 |
| 2016 | Omar Boulama | 30:55 | Laurel Leone | 35:00 |
| 2015 | Kiplangat Tisia | 29:56 | Hannah Davidson | 34:58 |
| 2014 | Bernard Mwangi | 30:17 | Alice Kamunya | 33:34 |
| 2013 | Demesse Tefera | 30:31 | Hirut Beyene Guangul | 34:49 |
| 2012 | Kiplangat Tisia | 30:20 | Maegen Krifchin | 34:22 |
| 2011 | Kumsa Megersa | 29:37 | Salome Kosgei | 35:47 |
| 2010 | Jeff Eggleston | 30:09 | Salome Kosgei | 33:44 |
| 2009 | Joseph Ekuom | 30:31 | Maureen McCandless | 33:41 |
| 2008 | Alene Reta | 31:08 | Katie Danner-Aldridge | 36:24 |
| 2007 | Alene Reta | 30:06 | Pauline Githuka | 34:45 |
| 2006 | Nick Conway | 31:00 | Judy Johnson | 37:22 |
| 2005 | Tom Haxton | 30:31 | Judy Johnson | 35:42 |
| 2004 | David McCollam | 31:10 | Allison Carr | 35:47 |
| 2003 | Samuel Karanja | 30:21 | Heather Webster | 36:55 |
| 2002 | Daniel Kibungei | 30:24 | Heidi Swarts | 37:05 |
| 2001 | Todd Reeser | 30:46 | Monica Hostetler | 34:49 |
| 2000 | John Tuttle | 30:19 | Charlene Lyford | 36:03 |
| 1999 | Julius Gwako | 29:59 | Michelle King | 34:51 |
| 1998 | Todd Reeser | 30:55 | Vicki Mitchell | 34:43 |
| 1997 | L’Houssine Silba | 29:09 | Lloudmila Alexeef | 33:50 |
| 1996 | L’Houssine Silba | 29:20 | Stacey Prey Barkstrom | 35:08 |
| 1995 | L’Houssine Silba | 29:31 | Vicki Mitchell | 33:48 |
| 1994 | L’Houssine Silba | 29:41 | Patty Wiegand | 33:52 |
| 1993 | L’Houssine Silba | 30:09 | Vicki Mitchell | 34:11 |
| 1992 | Daniel Garrett | 31:04 | Anne Hare | 35:30 |
| 1991 | Scott Bagley | 30:38 | Anita Kelly | 35:10 |
| 1990 | Gerry O’Reilly | 28:55 | Kellie Cathey | 33:09 |
| 1989 | Chris Fox | 29:07 | Chris Huges-Pfitzinger | 33:14 |
| 1988 | Keith Brantley | 28:56 | Kellie Cathey | 33:10 |
| 1987 | Brian Ferrari | 29:08 | Kellie Cathey | 33:47 |
| 1986 | Bernie Prabucki | 29:44 | Julie Isphording | 35:13 |
| 1985 | John Tuttle | 28:45 | Chris Hughes | 33:44 |
| 1984 | Bruce Bickford | 28:48 | Chris Hughes | 34:28 |
| 1983 | Sosthenos Bitok | 28:58 | Nancy Miesczak | 34:05 |
| 1982 | Matt Centrowicz | 29:08 | Cindy Dalrymple | 35:00 |
| 1981 | Paul Stemmer | 29:24 | Barb Miller | 36:36 |
| 1980 | Steve Pulos | 30:24 | Trish Smith | 36:53 |
| 1979 | Bob Hanss | 24:30 | Barb Miller | 27:23 |
Previous Lilac 5K Winners
| Year | Male Winner | Time | Female Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Oscar Lopez Hidalgo | 16:45 | Cassie Mae Goodman | 18:30 |
| 2016 | Chad Byler | 17:28 | Andrea Meyer | 20:00 |
| 2015 | Jose Ramos | 18:00 | Amanda Dole | 19:54 |
| 2014 | Peter Francia | 16:35 | Christine Sprehe | 18:06 |
| 2013 | Nathanial Lowe | 16:18 | Andrea Newton | 19:54 |
| 2012 | Josh Guarino | 15:29 | Amanda Jinks | 17:59 |
| 2011 | Brandon Cowles | 15:39 | Amanda Jinks | 18:02 |
| 2010 | Steve Strelick | 15:37 | Katie DeRusso | 18:39 |
| 2009 | Steve Strelick | 15:35 | Amanda Jinks | 19:19 |
| 2008 | Steve Strelick | 15:43 | Amy Fakterowitz | 19:30 |
| 2007 | Wegene Degefa | 15:50 | Teri Wilson | 18:20 |
| 2006 | Wegene Degefa | 16:14 | Vanessa Martel | 19:05 |
| 2005 | Ryan Pauling | 15:45 | Brittany Lillie | 21:01 |
| 2004 | Matt Blodgett | 17:18 | Christina Keck | 19:11 |
