5K races near Batavia

The Spiritus Christi Riverwalk for Mental Health is an October walk beginning at Spiritus in Celebration Hall. It is an annual, family-friendly fundraiser, offering coffee and donuts before the walk and a meal afterward. The event supports no-cost mental healthcare for the under- or uninsured. Children may wear Halloween costumes for a parade and enjoy free crafts and coloring activities. Following the walk, attendees receive a complimentary luncheon featuring homemade soups, pizza, veggie trays, and pulled pork. The Center provided assistance to 300 individuals last year through over 2,900 appointments and facilitated more than 100 referrals to community services.

The UR Medicine Home Care Hospice 5K is a Sunday-morning run/walk in Rochester, New York, beginning at 1000 East River Road. The primary event is a 5K, with a 1.25-mile walk starting at the same 9:30 AM time. Fleet Feet presents the race listing for local runners and walkers. The race raises funds and awareness for hospice care in the greater Rochester area. Many participants use the day to honor loved ones who received hospice services, while fundraising supports hospice services and related support programs. Virtual 5K and virtual 1.25-mile walk options allow participation for those unable to attend in person.

Stars & Stripes VeteRun is a family-friendly 5K based at Stewart Lodge in Mendon Ponds Park, near Honeoye Falls, New York. The race is run on Veterans Day, starts at 10:00 a.m., and gives people the choice of joining in person or completing the distance virtually. The distance is a straightforward 5K, or 3.1 miles, with Stewart Lodge listed as the start location. The event honors veterans and active military members, and its fundraising supports Honor Flight Rochester, the local group that helps veterans visit military memorials in Washington, D.C.