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PGXC Race Series

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

About this race

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.

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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 AM
$85.00
Open

Race 1 - 9/27

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

Sep 27, 2026 5K 11:00 AM
$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 AM
Free
Open

Race 2 - 10/11

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

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

U13 - Kids Race 2 - 10/11

Sep 27, 2026 2K 10:00 AM
Free
Open

Race 3 - 10/25

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

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

Race 5 -11/15

This race doubles as the USATF Niagara Championships

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

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Rochester.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 9.5° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 17.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 6.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 17.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
20.5
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
3.2mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
73.9%

About Rochester

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

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