Middle Finger 5K
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Event details
The Middle Finger 5K is a 5-kilometre run and fitness walk held in Geneva, NY on May 9, 2026. The event takes place at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center and features a sunrise start and a post-race breakfast burrito. It is described as the 9th annual running of the event and is open to ages 3 to 99. Registration includes a commemorative 2026 MF5K shirt (unisex sizing) and a light breakfast. A check-in party is scheduled on May 8 in the Community Room at Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lakefront Dr., Geneva. There are parking options in downtown Geneva within walking distance of the start/finish area, and a Lake Tunnel is available to cross under Routes 5 and 20.
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Fundraising and teams
The event benefits Thrive To Survive. The organizer states that 100% of donations and proceeds go to Thrive To Survive and are used to provide resources to adults living in Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties who are in treatment for a cancer diagnosis. The organization reports it has helped 800+ families. Team registration offers discounts for groups: teams of five or more receive reduced entry pricing once the sixth person registers, with an automatic $5 refund applied to the original five; additional referral-based refunds are available (for example, recruiting five people can produce a $20 refund). The event accepts individual and team entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.