CandleLight 12/24 Hour - Overnight Ultra and Relays

Location: Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp, Rush, NY, US, 14543

Date: July 18, 2026

Start Times

The 24-Hour race starts at 7 AM on Saturday. The 12-Hour race starts at 7 PM on Saturday. The 12-Hour relay race starts at 7 PM on Saturday. Finish closes for all races at 7 AM on Sunday.

Race Course

The race course is a 1 mile, mostly paved loop with about 150 yards of fairly smooth wide trail surface. The first half of the course goes gradually downhill, and the second half gradually uphill. Walking, resting, and napping are allowed.

Event Overview

Run as many laps/miles as you can in 12 or 24 hours. One lap is approximately 1 mile. There is no minimum required time on the course, and completing one lap qualifies for an official finish. You can run as long or as short as you want, depending on your personal goals.

12-Hour Overnight Relay

A 12-hour relay option is available with teams of 2 to 4 members. The relay BIB belt serves as the baton. Teams can decide the order, distance, or time for each member. The team captain registers the team, and members are added for free. Use coupon code 'relay' for registration.

Aid Station

One fully stocked aid station with ultra fare will be available. Personal aid stations can also be set up.

Personalized BIB Option

For an additional $10, participants can add a personalized message to their bib (PG rated). Registration for personalized bibs ends about a month before the race. All 12-hour participants are scored together, and all 24-hour participants are scored together.

Presented by: The Greater Rochester Running Club (GRRC). GRRC members receive a $10 discount (excluding Relay race).

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