2026 PGXC Race Series
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2026 PGXC Race Series

Rochester, New York, United States
Sep 27, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Running

About the Event

Current Series Standings:  PGXC Team Standings as of Nov 9th                                                PGXC Individual Standings as of Nov 9th 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 36th year with five races hosted by local clubs in locations throughout the 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 - Wagner Vineyards Riesling,   Top 3 teams in each age group will receive awards

Registration:  All runners are strongly encouraged to pre-register online.

Join fellow runners on September 27, 2026 for the 2026 PGXC Race Series. It's a fantastic 5K, 2K, 6K, 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Rochester.

Races Offered

Running

PGXC Series

Includes free Banquet buffet on Championship Day (Nov 09) Day of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am

Sep 27, 2026 5K 11:00
$85.00
Open

Race 1 - 9/27

Day of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am

Sep 27, 2026 5K 11:00
$25.00
Open

U13 - Kids Race 1 - 9/27

This is a run for our younger kids to enjoy the sport of cross country

Sep 27, 2026 2K 10:00
Free
Open

Race 2 - 10/11

Day of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am

Sep 27, 2026 5K 11:00
$25.00
Open

U13 - Kids Race 2 - 10/11

Sep 27, 2026 2K 10:00
Free
Open

Race 3 - 10/25

Day of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am

Sep 27, 2026 6K 11:00
$25.00
Open

Race 4 - 11/01 (doubles as the Niagara Championship)

Day of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am

Sep 27, 2026 8K 11:00
$25.00
Open

Race 5 -11/15

This race doubles as the USATF Niagara Championships

Sep 27, 2026 8K 11:00
$25.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 12-year monthly averages for September in Rochester.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) -10.1° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 32.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -18.1° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 35.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
20.5
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.2mm

About Rochester

2026 PGXC Race Series takes place in Rochester, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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