Daniel's Race

Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Location: Churchville-Chili Middle School, 139 Fairbanks Rd, Churchville, NY 14428
Distance: 5K
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Run a meaningful 5K in remembrance of Daniel Myslivecek, supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and raising Melanoma awareness.

For a Cause

Great for

Beginner Friendly

Daniel's Race is a heartfelt 5K event held in Churchville, NY, dedicated to the memory of Daniel Myslivecek. This community-supported race honors Daniel, who lost his battle with Melanoma at age 16. Proceeds from the event are directed to families or organizations assisting children with life-threatening illnesses, while also raising crucial awareness for Melanoma. It's an opportunity to run for a meaningful cause and contribute to a supportive community effort.

What to expect

Experience a 5K race on rolling terrain, designed to be beginner-friendly.
Support a vital cause while running alongside a welcoming community.

From the organizer

This 5K race is in remembrance of Daniel Myslivecek, who lost his battle with Melanoma at the age of 16. A friend of Daniel's organized the first 5K in 2005 to help the family with medical costs. Daniel ran in that first race and died 4 months later from his illness. The 5K has continued with the support of our community and each year the proceeds are given to a family or organization that helps children with a life-threatening illness while heightening Melanoma awareness.

DESPITE WEATHER REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:00am AND RACE STARTS AT 9:00am

Pre-Registration Participants

Pre-registrations for a FREE T-shirt end after the first 100 participants or two weeks prior to the race.

If you register up to two weeks prior to race day you will be able to pick up your bib AND Free Shirt the day before the race at the Rochester Running Company. Any registrations after that date will be able picked up at the pre-registation table on race day.

Pre-registration packets can be picked up at Rochester Running Company located at 1387 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620. ONLY on Friday August 8th and ONLY 12-6.