2023 - West of the River Series (June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters)
2023 distances
Running
June Jaunt 5K with Training
This is the June Jaunt 5K race and training for racers aged 14 years and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) See the Training Tab for more information. Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See more details at https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5.
June Jaunt 5K
This is for the race only. Look for the race "with Training" to register for both.
3-Race Series with 1/4 Marathon
Register for this option to do June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters (One Quarter (6.55 miles)). If you'd like training, choose the same option but followed by the words "with Training."
3-Race Series with 1/4 Marathon with Training
Register for this option to do June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters (One Quarter (6.55 miles)) and to get training for racers 14 and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See more details at https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5.
3-Race Series with 2/4 (Half) Marathon
Register for this option to do June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters (Two Quarters - Half Marathon (13.1 miles)). If you'd like training, choose the same option but followed by the words "with Training."
3-Race Series with 2/4 (Half) Marathon with Training
Register for this option to do June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters (Two Quarters (13.1 miles, half marathon)) and to get training for racers 14 and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See more details at https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5.
3-Race Series with 3/4 Marathon
Register for this option to do June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters (Three Quarters (19.65 miles)). If you'd like training, choose the same option but followed by the words "with Training."
3-Race Series with 3/4 Marathon with Training
Register for this option to do June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters (Three Quarters (19.65 miles)) and to get training for racers 14 and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See more details at https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5.
3-Race Series with 4/4 (Full) Marathon
Register for this option to do June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters (Four Quarters - Full Marathon (26.2 miles)). If you'd like training, choose the same option but followed by the words "with Training."
3-Race Series with 4/4 (Full) Marathon with Training
Register for this option to do June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters (Four Quarters (a marathon, 26.2 miles)) and to get training for racers 16 and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See more details at https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5.
The Potato Run with Training
This is The Potato Run 10K race and training for racers aged 14 years and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) See Training tab for more information. Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5 for more details.
Barbecue Bash Quarters, 2/4 (Half) Marathon with Training
This is the Barbecue Bash Quarters 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles) race and training for racers aged 14 years and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) See Training tab for more details. Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See more details at https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5.
Barbecue Bash Quarters, 3/4 Marathon with Training
This is the Barbecue Bash Quarters 3/4 Marathon (19.65 miles) race and training for racers aged 14 years and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) See Training tab for more details. Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See more details at https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5.
Barbecue Bash Quarters, 1/4 Marathon with Training
This is the Barbecue Bash Quarters 1/4 Marathon (6.55 miles) race and training for racers aged 14 years and older. (A legal parent or guardian of any minor must be present at the first workout.) See Training tab for more details. Race trainees meet at Greece Canal Park (241 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14626) on Saturdays at the Millennium Lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. (8 a.m. when it's too dark at 7:30) and Tuesdays/Thursdays at or near Towpath Shelter's parking lot at 6 p.m. (nearby when it's too dark in the fall). There are some dates where group trainings will not occur. See more details at https://runsignup.com/Race/WestoftheRiverSeries/Page-5.
The Potato Run 10K
This is for the race only. Look for the race "with Training" to register for both.
Barbecue Bash Quarters, 1/4 Marathon
This is for the first quarter of Barbecue Bash Quarters, a quarter marathon, 6.55 miles. If you'd like training, pick the event "Barbecue Bash Quarters, 1/4 Marathon with Training."
Barbecue Bash Quarters, 2/4 (Half) Marathon
This is for the first two quarters of Barbecue Bash Quarters, a half marathon, 13.1 miles. If you want training, pick the event "Barbecue Bash Quarters, 2/4 (Half) Marathon with Training."
Barbecue Bash Quarters, 3/4 Marathon
This is for the first three quarters of Barbecue Bash Quarters, a 3/4 marathon, 19.65 miles. If you want training, pick the event "Barbecue Bash Quarters, 3/4 Marathon with Training."
Barbecue Bash Quarters, 4/4 (Full) Marathon
This is for all four quarters of Barbecue Bash Quarters, a full marathon, 26.2 miles. If you want training, select the event "Barbecue Bash Quarters, 4/4 (Full) Marathon with Training."
Race date Weather
Conditions on May 18, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Rochester
West of the River Series (June Jaunt, The Potato Run, and Barbecue Bash Quarters) takes place in Rochester, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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