About the 2026 PGXC Race Series
The PGXC series is a cross country circuit that moves through several parks and school grounds across the region over the course of the fall season, ending with a championship race. The courses run on grass, open fields, and soft trails, and spikes are the recommended footwear. It draws both seasoned cross country runners and people new to the format, with team and individual competition built in.
Registration and bib pickup happen at the shelter at each venue, and parking is right there at the start area. Results go up shortly after racing ends, and an awards ceremony follows on site.
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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.
4.8 Miles · 2025 results
261finishers
25:25winner
34:50median
1:11:59cutoff
Top 3: Lee Berube (25:25) · Michael Brannigan (25:31) · Sam Morse (26:14)
5K · 2025 results
245finishers
15:54winner
22:08median
52:11cutoff
Top 3: Sam Morse (15:54) · Isaac Iannarelli (16:01) · Blaise Uglow (16:02)
3.55 Miles · 2025 results
241finishers
20:21winner
28:41median
1:03:25cutoff
Top 3: Andrew Dionne (20:21) · Nick Ferri (21:10) · Alexander Simpson (21:14)
7.75K · 2025 results
230finishers
23:13winner
35:03median
1:13:58cutoff
Top 3: Andrew Dionne (23:13) · Sam Morse (23:30) · Alex Evans (23:57)
2K · 2025 results
48finishers
8:58winner
11:11median
19:10cutoff
Top 3: H. Mackenzie (8:58) · D. Flores (9:05) · D. Colebeck (9:10)
The 2026 PGXC Race Series has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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
5K9/20/2026 11:00$85
5K9/20/2026 11:00$25
4 Miles10/4/2026 11:00$25
6K10/18/2026 11:00$25
8K11/1/2026 11:00$25
8K11/15/2026 11:00$25
2K9/20/2026 10:00Free
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