Description
It’s a great day to tell cancer where it can go, all while supporting those with cancer in our very own community!
We hope you’ll join us on May 10, 2025, for the Middle Finger 5K.
There’s nothing better than a sunrise start and breakfast burrito to raise awareness and funds for Thrive To Survive.
Registration for the 5K includes:
- MF5K (unisex sizing)
breakfast burrito post-race
Check-in Party on May 9th
4:00 - 8:00 pm in the Community Room at Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lakefront Dr. Geneva, NY
Local breweries, wineries will be offering free tastings. There will also be items available for purchase from local vendors!
The 9th Annual Middle Finger 5K run and fitness walk benefits Thrive To Survive.
The event is open to all ability levels. All fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Give a one-finger salute to cancer and help those in our region thrive through their diagnosis. 100% of donations and proceeds go to Thrive To Survive and are used to provide necessary resources to adults living in Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties and in treatment for a cancer diagnosis. Registration includes the commemorative 2025 MF5K shirt, a light breakfast, and most importantly, special satisfaction knowing you are making a difference for adults with cancer.
You can participate as an individual or as part of a team*. Want to have fun for less money! Start a friends and family team of 4 or more participants and receive a discounted entry. Show big LOVE with a big team to honor someone you care about.
The race registration requires gender identification, please select an option that best aligns with your identity.
Teams
Have MORE fun for less $$! Start a Team of 4 or more runners and receive a discounted entry. Create team shirts or costumes and make your presence known!
How it works: Once the 4th person registers, they will be able to register for $5 less, the original three participants will be refunded $5, and each participant after will also receive a $5 discount on registration.
Want to save more? Recruit 5 people using your own referral link and you will be refunded $20 back to the credit card you paid with. Recruit 10, and you will be refunded even more!
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.thrivetosurvive.org.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Place
My WHY
As a mom of a brain cancer survivor, I knew that I would want to give back to the community that rallied for our family when we were facing our most difficult days. Thrive To Survive was born from a need we recognized for support and service in our Finger Lakes area. The first 5k in 2015 was organized on a whim. With each sunrise, we have hope of another day, so I decided to organize a sunrise run. We capped the event at 500 and sold out a month before it was planned.
Each year we have grown, and the best part is that 100% of the money donated and the proceeds go directly to our mission of providing programming and funding to families in our local communities who are facing a cancer diagnosis. Survivors are eligible for all of the programs offered by Thrive To Survive free of charge. They include emotional support, wellness programs, year-round pick-me-up notes and package, comfort care packages at local oncology offices, financial assistance, meals, friendship, and more.
The Middle Finger 5K is Thrive To Survive's biggest fundraiser. Your participation does make an immediate and positive difference.
What is your WHY?
Parking
Lots of great parking options in downtown Geneva, all within walking distance of start/finish area. There is also additional parking on the streets of Downtown Geneva. Please use the Lake Tunnel (see map) to safely cross under Routes 5 & 20.
Where To Stay
There are plenty of great spots to stay in Geneva. Make it a weekend and take time to tour the many breweries and wineries in our region!
The Hampton Inn & Lakefront 41 are closest to the start/finish line.
The Fairfield Inn is relatively new, about 2 miles from the Lakefront.
Microtel & Holiday Inn Express are about 3 miles to the start/finish line.
Some folks have had great luck with Airbnb rentals!
Directions
Finger Lakes Welcome Center
Race Participant Survey
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