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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 | ||||
| U13 - Kids Race 1 - 10/04 | Kids | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
| Race 2 - 10/04 | Other | Oct 4, 202611:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 | ||||
| Race 3 - 10/18 | Other | Oct 18, 202611:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 | ||||
| Race 4 - 11/01 (doubles as the Niagara Championship) | 8K | Nov 1, 202611:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | ||||
| Race 5 -11/15 | 8K | Nov 15, 202611:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 8K in New York, which costs $35 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the U13 - Kids Race 1 - 10/04 starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 410 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1 Main st, Rochester, NY 13090
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Leone Timing) for 2026 PGXC Race Series. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Race 1 - 9/20, the fastest tenth finished in 17:26 or better, the top quarter in 19:44, and half the field in 22:33; the last tenth came in after 31:14.
At the 2026 U13 - Kids Race 1 - 9/20, the fastest tenth finished in 10:13 or better, the top quarter in 10:32, and half the field in 11:08; the last tenth came in after 13:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:45 | 16:53 |
| 20-29 | 20:13 | 16:13 |
| 30-39 | 20:06 | 16:58 |
| 40-49 | 19:36 | 17:33 |
| 50-59 | 23:58 | 20:06 |
| 60-69 | 25:58 | 20:12 |
| 70+ | n/a | 23:48 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 78 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 240 to 226 finishers, and the median time dropped from 23:24 to 22:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 226 (-8%) | 22:33 | under 17:26 | 15:43 |
| 2025 | 245 (+2%) | 22:08 | under 17:34 | 15:54 |
| 2024 | 240 (-12%) | 22:34 | under 17:37 | 15:19 |
| 2023 | 274 (+4%) | 23:33 | under 18:20 | 15:31 |
| 2022 | 264 (+10%) | 23:08 | under 18:01 | 15:38 |
| 2021 | 240 | 23:24 | under 17:59 | 15:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2026 PGXC Race Series cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Sunday Nov 09, 2025 11:00 8k Center Park Map Fairport, NY -1466 Ayrault Rd, Fairport, NY 14450. Event Location Details. Registration, bib pickup, and the start/finish area will all take place at the Shelter at Center Park. Footwear…
Awards
Yes, there are awards but they come without boxes, ribbons and bows: DRAFT. – For each race there will be Age Group awards 3 deep in all age group categories. – For each race: overall winners receive a TBD, top 3 in each age group enjoy…
Rules and FAQ
How are the Niagara Championships scored? USATF Niagara Clubs will automatically compete with teams of Open M/W on place and Masters M/W on age-grade. No team declarations are needed. Can I run only one race even though it's a Series? Yes…
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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
Sunday, October 4th – Race Day Timeline.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: 5k Registration & Packet Pick
10:00 AM: PGXC-Youth 2k race for U13
11:00 AM: PGXC Series 5k race start
12:00 AM: Results posted
12:15 PM: Awards at the Registration area
Current Series Standings: Individual Series Standings Team Series Standings