5K races near Geneva

Boos & Brews 5K is a Halloween-themed, costume-friendly 5K in Mendon, New York, near Rochester. The race takes place on the Lehigh Valley Trail. The setup is straightforward: a short trail run with awards for overall and age-group winners. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes, though it's not required. The event embraces the Halloween spirit with a costume contest. Afterward, the focus shifts to the "brews" at a post-race party held at the Cottage Hotel Restaurant. The event also benefits David’s Refuge in Rochester, an organization that supports parents and guardians of children with special needs or life-threatening medical conditions.

The Run and Hops 5K is a 5k run/walk held in Dundee, New York. It begins at the American Legion and is connected to a local Oktoberfest. The race starts at 10 am, with registration open from 9 am on race day. The event continues into the afternoon. It is designed for runners, joggers, and walkers, not exclusively competitive racers. Adult participants can enjoy beer tastings, while those under age can sample root beer, birch beer, and ginger ale. Following the 5k, the day transitions into a community festival featuring food trucks, local breweries, craft vendors, and family activities. A hatchet-throwing competition with a double-elimination bracket and prizes is also part of the event. The race supports PAWS FOR VETS, which is associated with the Wounded Warrior Project, and the Dundee Area United Fund, benefiting local nonprofit organizations. A past event raised $1,000 for veteran suicide prevention and $1,000 for the Dundee Area United Fund.