
USA Track & Field Sanctioned & Certified 5/10K "River Run" Road Races

Event: 5 & 10K ● Race ● Run ● Walk ● Wheelchair
Top Race in Pennsylvania
Venue Change for the October 4, 2020 Event
Primary Location: Rochester Riverfront Park
Alternate Location: Bradys Run Park
Dates: Spring, Summer, and Fall
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May 17, 2020; Time: 9:00 a.m.
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July 19, 2020; Time: 8:00 a.m.
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October 4, 2020; Time: 9:00 a.m.
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May 16, 2021; Time: 9:00 a.m.
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July 18, 2021; Time: 8:00 a.m.
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October 3, 2021; Time: 9:00 a.m.
* The scheduled races are subject to COVID-19 cancellation or postponement by the Govenor of Pennsylvania.
Online registration: Available for the series and each race on Run Sign Up.
Click here for Paper Registration .


Ohio River Greenway Trail "River Run" Road Race Series
10K, 5K, and Family Fun Run-Walk for all three races.
- Spring 5 or 10K, May
- Summer 5 or 10K, July
- Fall 5 or 10K, October
Event: 5 & 10K - Race/Run/Walk//Wheelchair
All events benefit the development and maintenance of the Ohio River Trails.
Coronavirus Precautions
The Ohio River Trail “River Run” Road Race Series still has the green light and we are doing our best to provide an experience as normal as possible for our entrants. The Ohio River Trail Council (ORTC) is following the guidance of local, state, and federal authorities, including the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to implement any necessary plans and protocols to assure the race has the lowest risk feasible. Your safety is paramount and will continue to be our top priority. We are here for you through this challenging situation facing our community.
In addition, before attending the Ohio River Trail “River Run” we ask that you please confirm that you have not traveled to a country designated by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as Level 2 or higher, been on a cruise ship, or spent significant time in any other area identified as a containment zone or which travel restrictions have been implemented, during the 14-days prior to the event date, and that you have not been in contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Of course, if you are feeling sick, please stay home and transfer your registration free of charge to our next event.
The ORTC is taking the following precautionary measures. The 5K and 10K have separate starting lines. All participants, volunteers, and spectators will have their temperature measured with a non-contact infrared thermometer. We are promoting a healthy social distance of 6-8 feet. In addition, it is recommended to avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, to wash or disinfect your hands frequently, and to not hug or shake hands with other competitors or spectators.
All participants are required to wear a mask at the starting line and during the first one-half mile until reaching the minimum six-foot social distance. Masks are required to be worn before, after the race, and especially at the registration desk and awards ceremony. Purell or Germ-X hand disinfection stations are available at registration and the finish line festival. Staff who are in close contact with the athletes will be wearing gloves. In addition, the staff is designated to wipe down surfaces throughout the event while donning gloves.
The risks of virus transmissibility in the air outdoors are likely quite low. There is no evidence that you can contract COVID-19 from a perspiring runner, as sweat does not transmit the coronavirus. Even though the increased airflow outside reduces the risk of one person transmitting the virus to another through airborne particles, we do recommend that you run your free lane and maintain social distance to minimize exposure to any respiratory droplets. Allow for greater spacing if traveling right in front of or right behind another person.
Race Perks
- Convenient free parking adjacent to the riverfront race course
- Scenic Ohio and Beaver River vistas
- Short or long-sleeve performance t-shirt
- Goodie bag plus exclusive coupons, deals, and promotions
- Awards ceremony with beautifully designed finisher medal and prizes
- USATF-certified and sanctioned course
- Chip-timing with results posted online
- Post-race River Fest Finish Line Party with food and entertainment
Cash Prizes & Free Race Registrations
OHIO RIVER TRAIL "RIVER RUN" ROAD RACE SERIES CASH PRIZES
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10K First Place Overall - $500 cash
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10K Second Place Overall - $300 cash
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10K Third Place Overall - $100 cash
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5K First Place Overall - $500 cash
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5K Second Place Overall - $300 cash
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5K Third Place Overall - $100 cash
CASH PRIZE RULES: ONE HUNDRED RUNNERS MINIMUM FOR EACH SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL 5K AND 10K RACE EVENT. THREE HUNDRED RUNNERS MINIMUM FOR THE RACE SERIES PER YEAR IN ORDER FOR CASH PRIZES TO BE AWARDED. PRIZE MONEY FOR THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL COMBINED IN THE ANNUAL 10K AND 5K RACE SERIES. MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL THREE 5K'S OR 10K'S PER YEAR T0 BE ELIGIBLE.
TWELVE PRIZES (FREE RACE REGISTRATIONS) FOR THE 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE MALE & FEMALE WINNERS OVERALL FOR THE 5K & 10K
- 10K FIRST PLACE MALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 10K SECOND PLACE MALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 10K THIRD PLACE MALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 10K FIRST PLACE FEMALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 10K SECOND PLACE FEMALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 10K THIRD PLACE FEMALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 5K FIRST PLACE MALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 5K SECOND PLACE MALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 5K THIRD PLACE MALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 5K FIRST PLACE FEMALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 5K SECOND PLACE FEMALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- 5K THIRD PLACE FEMALE OVERALL - ONE FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION
ENTER YOUR FREE NEXT RACE DAY REGISTRATION COUPON CODE IN THE REGISTRATION CART
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Sponsorship Registration Forms
Sponsors:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-24, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and 90 and over.
Race Results
2020 Race results and timing provided by Miles of Smiles Timing Services
Click the logo above for the race results.
Previous race results and timing provided by the Wolf Creek Track Club.
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Course Photos


Course Specifications
Name of USATF Course: Ohio River Trail 5K & 10k
USATF Certification Code for the Ohio River Trail 5K: PA17009NP
USATF CERTIFICATION CODE FOR THE OHIO RIVER TRAIL 10K: PA17010NP
Elevation (meters above sea level): Start 209m ● Finish 209m ● HIGHEST 213M ● LOWEST 208M ● SEPARATION 3.48%
recognized by the road runners club of america
ApproximATE 5K Start: GPS 40.698080, -80.285965; FOUR FEET EAST OF UTILITY POLE
APPROXIMATE 10K START: GPS 40.698430, -80.283677; SIX AND ONE-HALF FEET WEST OF UTILITY POLE
APPROXIMATE 5/10K FINISH: GPS 40.698308, -80.287976; uNDER RAILROAD BRIDGE
Maps
OHIO RIVER TRAIL COUNCIL RIVER RUN CERTIFIED 10K ROAD RACE MAP
OHIO RIVER TRAIL COUNCIL RIVER RUN CERTIFIED 5K ROAD RACE MAP
Rochester Riverfront Park Unofficial Route Map - Google Earth
Rochester Riverfront Park Unofficial Route Map - Google Maps
Rochester Riverfront Park Unofficial Route Map - Map My Run
The Ohio River Trail Council Road Race is is a 3.10 mi out and back route. The route has a total ascent of 7.59 ft and has a maximum elevation of 698.82 ft. Click here to visit Map My Run.
50/50 Raffle
Finish Line River Fest
Pet Policy
River Run Finish Line Festival Professional Services Vendor Opportunity
Please click here to learn more about the River Run Finish Line Festival Professional Services Vendor Opportunity.
Vendors & Exhibitors