Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run

The Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run sends over 1,500 runners through Downtown Rochester each year, with proceeds directly supporting local hunger relief. This event, now in its 15th year, has raised more than $550,000 to combat food insecurity in the Rochester area. The funds benefit local food pantries and meal programs, establishing the race around a practical community purpose beyond just finishing times. Recent events have seen fields of up to 1,645 runners, creating a significant local running day with a clear cause.