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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
1 Main st, Rochester NY
5K
55–73°F · some rain risk
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2025
51–69°F
dry
2024
58–76°F
dry
2023
45–71°F
dry
2022
58–74°F
dry
2021
53–73°F
dry
2020
42–60°F
dry
2019
45–76°F
dry
2018
56–66°F
dry
2017
66–77°F
dry
2016
66–82°F
dry
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About this race
Race Information
- Event: 2026 PGXC Race Series
- Date: September 20, 2026
- Location: 1 Main St, Rochester, NY
- Race URL: 2026 PGXC Race Series
Race Schedule
- Race 1: Sunday, September 20 - Bassett Park, Buffalo, NY
- Race 2: Sunday, October 04 - Center Park, Fairport, NY
- Race 3: Sunday, October 18 - W. Genesee HS, Syracuse, NY
- Race 4: Sunday, November 1 - Mendon Ponds (Stewart Lodge) - Rochester, NY
- Race 5: Sunday, November 15 - Robert H. Treman Park (Lower North Shelter), Ithaca, NY
Current Series Standings
- Status: Current Series Standings
- Link: Archived Results
Event Details
Come run the best Cross Country races in Upstate NY for Open and Master’s runners. Individual and Club members compete for individual age group prizes and team awards. Members of Upstate NY Clubs compete for Series points, awards, and bragging rights. Championship Day is Sunday, November 15th.
These races are for the most experienced runners as well as beginners to the sport of Cross Country running. It’s fun for all and anyone may participate. The PGXC series is now in its 37th year with five races hosted by local clubs in locations throughout Western NY.
PGXC Series Awards
- Overall winners: M/W - $100 Wegman’s gift card
- Age Group winners: in 10 year increments - $50 Wegman’s gift card
- Top 10: in every age group - Custom PGXC Nalgene Bottle
- Awards: Top 3 teams in each age group will receive awards
Registration
All runners are strongly encouraged to pre-register online.
Course map
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