The purpose of the event is to showcase the historical and cultural riches and jewels of Rochester including but not limited to the Susan B Anthony area, Park Avenue and East Avenue neighborhoods, Highland Park, Mt Hope Cemetery, Corn Hill Landing area and Downtown. Both events start and finish at the Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial; the 13.1 mile starts at 7:30 am and the 3.1 mile starts at 7:45 am.