MEDVED 5K TO CURE ALS
Date TBA at Frontier Field
5K race starts at 8:30 a.m.
Youth 1 Mile Run starts at 9:15 a.m.
1 Mile Fitness Stroll starts at 9:15 am
Kids vs. “Spikes” the Mascot starts at 9:45 a.m.
Race Course
The Medved 5k to Cure ALS features a scenic course that starts right in front of Frontier Field, runs down toward Oak Street, and eventually takes you onto State Street. From State Street you turn right onto Main Street and then you take a right onto Plymouth. The race finishes inside Frontier Field, just behind home plate. The course is Certified to be Accurate by USATF, NY#10118KL. Click here to view the course map.
Race Amenities
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Performance Tech Shirts for the first 300 registered 5K participants
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Post race food and refreshments in the “Nest” at 10:00 am.
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Digital clock display at one mile mark and finish line
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Water stops
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Computerized race results
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Free parking at Kodak Lot D located across from the main entrance to Frontier Field
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The best finishing location in Rochester running
Registration Info
- $25.00 if registered before 11:59 pm on December 31, 2019
- $27.50 if registered before 11:59 pm on March 31, 2020
- $30.00 if registered before 11:59 pm on May 14, 2020
- $35.00 if you register before 11:59 pm on June 19, 2020
- $40.00 if you register on June 20, 2020 or race day.
- $10 for Youth 1 Mile Run. $15.00 after June 14, 2020.
- $10 for 1 Mile Fitness Stroll. $15.00 after June 14, 2020.
- Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive $10.00 off of the entry fee.
Individuals who raise $100 or more in contributions for ALS before June 1, 2020 will have their race registration refunded. You can choose which charity your donation is made to.
This year we are excited to be partnering with Hearts for ALS NY, a local, nonprofit, volunteer organization who are committed to working to help people living with ALS. All money donated to Hearts for ALS NY stay with local families to help cover costs that insurances won’t cover, pay bills, provide and deliver wheel chair ramps, as well as many other things. Hearts for ALS also provides support in the form of answering insurance, caregiver, and equipment questions.
We are still partnering with ALS TDI, the nonprofit biotech company, who are tirelessly doing research to try and cure ALS and provide treatments to individuals living with ALS.
For more information about Hearts for ALS NY please visit: http://heartsforalsny.org/ And for more information about ALS TDI please visit: https://www.als.net/
Become A Race Sponsor
Donate or raise $250 or more and your name, along with a message will be listed on the official race shirt. The deadline to become a Race Sponsor is June 1, 2020. Please submit your message or any questions you may have to Dan at: danmedved@yahoo.com.
2018 Race Results
Packet Pick Up
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Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters. Due to the number of runners it is highly recommended to pick up your packet at this time.
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Race Day: Begins at 7:00 am, inside the main entrance at Frontier Field.
Awards and Prize Money
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1st Place Male and Female: $100
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2nd Place Male and Female: $75
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3rd Place Male and Female: $50
- First place Masters (40+) Male and Female: A Medved Gift Certificate
- Age Group Awards: Top three in each age group receives awards.
- Male and Female Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Kids vs. “Spikes” the Mascot
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Starts at 9:45 am in the Frontier Field Outfield
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Separate age group races and distances for those 5 & under, 6-9 and 10-13.
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All participants who outrun “Spikes” will receive a ribbon and award courtesy of the Red Wings. Register for kids races beginning at 7 am on race day.
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The Spikes races are free!!
Previous 5K To Cure ALS Winners
| Year | Men’s Winner | Time | Women’s Winner | Time |
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| 2018 | Chris Muldoon | 14:22 | Kathryn Potter | 16:17 |
| 2017 | Omar Boulama | 15:21 | Monicah Otwori | 17:38 |
| 2016 | Omar Boulama | 14:49 | Sarah Loerch | 17:47 |
| 2015 | Teddy Quinn | 15:52 | Trisha Byler | 17:47 |
| 2014 | Teddy Quinn | 15:20 | Christa Meyer | 17:16 |
| 2013 | Patrick Geohegan | 15:21 | Sarah Loerch | 17:41 |
| 2012 | Patrick Geoghegan | 15:31 | Christa Meyer | 17:21 |
| 2011 | Brad Miller | 14:54 | Trisha Byler | 17:38 |
| 2010 | Michael Pierce | 14:58 | Laurel Burdick | 16:52 |
| 2009 | Joseph Ekuom | 14:53 | Jennifer Dorr | 17:35 |
| 2008 | Chris Muldoon | 15:07 | Christa Meyer | 17:33 |
| 2007 | Alene Reta | 14:19 | Alemtsehay Misganaw | 16:36 |
| 2006 | Benard Onsare | 14:41 | Shari Boyle | 17:56 |
| 2005 | Mark Andrews | 14:37 | Allison Carr | 17:30 |
| 2004 | Henry Githuka | 14:29 | Allison Carr | 17:21 |
| 2003 | Samauel Karanja | 14:11 | Mollie DeFrancesco | 16:55 |
| 2002 | Mark Andrews | 14:32 | Machelle Cochran | 17:56 |
| 2001 | Scott Bagley | 15:30 | Vicki Mitchell | 16:36 |
| 2000 | Scott Bagley | 15:17 | Renee Rombaut | 17:35 |
| 1999* | Marcus Gage | 15:38 | Renee Rombaut | 17:59 |
*Race was called the Medved Red Wing 5K
Course Records:
Men: 14:11.0 Samuel Karanja (2003)
Women: 16:36 Vicki Mitchell (2001) & Alemtsehay Misganaw (2007)