THE LILAC RUN 5K and 10K
May 21, 2023
Genesee Valley Park
Race Course
- The new Lilac Run courses wind along the Genesee River with a start and finish Genesee Valley Park.
- Click here for a map of the 5k route
- Click here for a map of the 10k route
- The race has been modified to ensure safety. Click here for details.
Race Amenities
- There will be water stops on the course, but you must bring your own bottle. There will be no cups available at the aid stations.
Packet Pick Up Information
- Available at Medved Running & Walking Outfitters (3400 Monroe Avenue) Friday May 19th from and Saturday May 20th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up will occur on site starting at 7:00 am
- 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
- Please review the Covid-19 Race Modifications
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in helping out at The Lilac Run? Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at rock.marathoner@gmail.com.
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 |