18th Annual Young and Wyld 5K Race
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
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- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
An inclusive 5K through historic Honeoye Falls, perfect for all levels, offering post-race treats and supporting Young Life's mission for teens.
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- For a Cause
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- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeJoin the 18th Annual Young and Wyld 5K in Honeoye Falls, NY, for an evening of fitness and community. This event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels on a relatively flat course through the historic village. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an active evening with friends and family, support a great cause, and connect with the mission of Young Life, which empowers teens.
What to expect
- A relatively flat course through the charming, historic Village of Honeoye Falls.
From the organizer
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 12 Noon AUGUST 12. CAN REGISTER IN PERSON AT RACE STARTING AT 5:15 PM AUGUST 12.
The course travels a relatively flat route through the historic Village of Honeoye Falls. RUNNERS and WALKERS of all levels are welcome.
With its annually scheduled date of usually the first Wednesday in August, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR WE ARE HOLDING THE RACE ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF AUGUST, this race offers a great opportunity to:
incorporate it into your training schedule, serve as a team-building activity for your organization, help students keep in touch during the summer with an activity have family and friends enjoy a fun evening activity together. Gather your friends, co-workers, neighbors and families, your strollers and walkers and join us at the 17th Annual Young & Wyld 5K Race for an evening filled with fitness and fun! Free T-shirt to registered participants registered by July 27 Planning on Post race ROOT BEER FLOATS, Pizza, etc
Prizes for runners in 10 year age categories
Bib pick up starts at 5:15 pm Aug. 12 at the Race Site
Please contact the Race Director, Lesley Terry (Lesley54321@yahoo.com) with any questions.
Special pricing available for families of 4 or more upon request via mail -in registration- contact lesley54321@yahoo.com for details.
Note: mail-in registration closes down on July 27, 2026- must be postmarked by July 27. If you still want to register after this deadline, you can do so on line until noon on August 12, or in person at the Race starting at 5:15 PM August 12. Registration price increases after July 26, 2026.
Proceeds to benefit Young Life. Young Life thinks the world of teens. We believe that they deserve to know what life can hold for them. Young Life leaders are caring adults who come sharing that hope as well as fun and lasting friendships with kids. They walk along side kids as they navigate through their teen years. Young Life is also all about fun. From Club and Camp to Campaigners and other activities, teenagers will have a blast laughing, trying new things and being with their friends. Learn more about Young Life in the Rochester East area at: https://rochestereast.younglife.org/.
Dustin Bailey, Rochester East Young Life Area Director (Dustin@Rochestereast.younglife.org)
