Thu, Aug 6, 2026

IEXC Race Series

Rochester, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2005

About the IEXC Race Series

The course runs through Cobb's Hill Park on a mix of grass and trails, with short paved stretches connecting them. Colored flags mark the route and marshals stand at key points. Timing is done by hand, so your bib needs to stay visible on the front and the pull-off tag at the finish is how age group places get recorded.

Registration and bib pickup happen on race day starting an hour and a half before the gun. Bring cash if you are signing up that day. There is no advance packet pickup. Younger kids can run shorter loops around the field beforehand, with parents welcome to join them, and popsicles are waiting at the finish for those races.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K · 2025 results

83finishers

18:57winner

25:54median

44:27cutoff

Top 3: Nick Ferri (18:57) · Daniel Canavan (19:10) · S. Miner (19:23)

The IEXC Race Series has been held every year since at least 2005. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

5K8/6/2026 18:30$10

5K8/13/2026 18:30$10

5K8/20/2026 18:30$10

5K8/27/2026 18:30$10

Kid's Fun Run #18/6/2026 18:00Free

Kid's Fun Run #28/13/2026 18:00Free

Kid's Fun Run #38/20/2026 18:00Free

Kid's Fun Run #48/27/2026 18:00Free

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Common Questions About the IEXC Race Series

Will I finish last at the IEXC Race Series?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 25:54, and the last recorded finisher came in around 44:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the IEXC Race Series a good first 5K?

It is a small race (83 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the IEXC Race Series?

The 5K winner ran 18:57 while the median finisher took 25:54. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.