T-Shirt deadline extended to September 14. Sign up today to lock in your shirt!
Clinton River Trail Fall Classic Fundraiser
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Routes: Out and Back
Bike 8 - 25 Miles (helmet required)
Walk/Run 1 - 3.1 Miles
Event start & finish: Rochester Municipal Park
If you’re driving, park in the lot off of Pine St across from City Hall. Consider walking, biking, or taking a ride share to the event start.
Event HQ is Kiwanis Pavillion - across the bridge from the parking lot/City Hall
Schedule
9:00 AM - Check-In and Day-Of Registration Opens
9:00-10:00 AM - Cyclists Start
10:00 AM - Walkers Start
11:30 AM - Post Event Food & Fun
Registration price includes a t-shirt, food, and fun!
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Proceeds from this event support Friends of the Clinton River Trail and their mission to support and advocate for the trail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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No. You can make the choice day-of to complete any distance you like.
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Nope. We suggest that walkers and runners start at 10 AM to avoid heavier cyclist traffic, but there’s no specific start time, no waves, and no formal timing. Just check in after 9 AM, and be back before 11:30 to enjoy the festivities.
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No. The Fall Classic will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued for inclement weather. The event may be canceled if required due to extreme weather.
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Helmets are required for cyclists. Walkers do not need helmets.
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No. There will not be timing service for this event. If your time is important to you, please utilize your own timing device or application.
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We will post GPS files soon, but the routes will start at Rochester Municipal park, follow the Paint Creek Trail and Rochester Riverwalk south, and cover varying distances of the Clinton River Trail.
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Kiwanis Pavilion in Rochester Municipal Park
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Kiwanis Pavilion in Rochester Municipal Park
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Google Maps does say this, but it’s incorrect. The event does, in fact, start and end at Kiwanis Pavilion. This includes day-of registration, check-in, and post-event celebration.
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Yes. The shirt deadline has been extended to September 14. The previous deadline was September 1.