Sat, Sep 12, 2026

2026 Arc Race

Liverpool, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

5K1.86 Miles1 Mile

About the 2026 Arc Race

The Arc Race is a fundraiser for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and that purpose is visible on the course. One of the longer-running programs here pairs runners and walkers with athletes who have disabilities, so they can participate together. Several distance options mean families tend to show up in full, kids included, and the atmosphere reflects that.

Packet pickup runs the afternoon and evening before the race at a Fleet Feet location in East Syracuse, with race-morning pickup available in the registration area if you miss it.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

240finishers

18:35winner

34:59median

56:33cutoff

Top 3: Paul Telesca (18:35) · Ryan Barry (18:53) · Seth Buchwalter (19:20)

The 2026 Arc Race has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/12/2026 09:00$45

1.86 Miles9/12/2026 09:15$25

1 Mile9/12/2026 08:30$10

3.1 Miles9/12/2026 06:00$30

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Common Questions About the 2026 Arc Race

Will I finish last at the 2026 Arc Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:33, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 Arc Race a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 240 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2026 Arc Race?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:35 while the median finisher took 34:59. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.