2026 PGXC Race Series
- Date Sun 20th September 2026 - Sun 15th November 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Rochester, New York
- Price Free - $101.70
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
On race days, the atmosphere will be electric, with registration opening at 9:30 AM and the first race starting at 11:00 AM. Runners will compete for individual age group prizes, team awards, and the coveted bragging rights that come with the series standings. With awards like Wegman's gift cards and custom PGXC Nalgene bottles up for grabs, there's plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! Join us for this fantastic celebration of cross country running and be part of a tradition that has been thriving for 37 years. Don't miss out on the excitement—register online and be ready to run!
Organiser's Description
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
SUNDAY, NOV 1 RACE DAY TIMELINE.
9:30 AM 10:30 AM: Registration & Packet Pick
11:00 AM: PGXC Series race start
12:00 AM: Results posted
12:15 PM: Awards at the Registration area
CURRENT SERIES STANDINGS: INDIVIDUAL SERIES STANDINGS [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ra08iRt3rUpPgdUuPImn-E1tXW3jc9Gx/view?usp=sharing] TEAM SERIES STANDINGS [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pIGgXJoNcJRn7lzrISoeysMFh92plQ8X/view?usp=sharing]
COME RUN THE BEST CROSS COUNTRY RACES IN UPSTATE NY FOR OPEN AND MASTERS 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. Its 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 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 - Custom PGXC Nalgene Bottle. Top 3 teams in each age group will receive awards.
NIAGARA ASSOCIATION XC CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDS: $250 to the winning teams in the 4 categories: Women/Men Open/Masters. As established for the Niagara Gran Prix LDR series, Open teams are scored on place and Masters on Age Grade.
REGISTRATION: All runners are strongly encouraged to pre-register online.
Races
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PGXC Series
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt (8/24 Cutoff)
Sun 20th September 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$101.70
CLOSEDIncludes free Banquet on Championship Day (Nov 15) Day of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am -
Race 1 - 9/20
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (8/24 Cutoff)
Sun 20th September 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDDay of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am -
Race 2 - 10/04
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDDay of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am -
Race 3 - 10/18
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 18th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDDay of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am -
Race 4 - 11/01 (Doubles as the Niagara Championship)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 1st November 2026 (11:00AM EST)
$27.50
Day of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am This race doubles as the USATF Niagara Championships -
Race 5 -11/15
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 15th November 2026 (11:00AM EST)
$27.50
Day of registration is available from 9:30-10:30 am -
U13 - Kids Race 1 - 9/20
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThis is a run for our younger kids to enjoy the sport of cross country -
U13 -2k Kids Race - 10/04
Incl. $1.45 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$8.95
CLOSED
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