Sun, Sep 20, 2026

2026 PGXC Race Series

Rochester, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015
5K4 Miles6K8K2K

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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PGXC Race Series 2026 Results

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 Results · 2025

261finishers
25:25winner
34:50median
1:11:59cutoff

Top 3: Lee Berube (25:25) · Michael Brannigan (25:31) · Sam Morse (26:14)

3.55 Miles Results · 2025

241finishers
20:21winner
28:41median
1:03:25cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Dionne (20:21) · Nick Ferri (21:10) · Alexander Simpson (21:14)

7.75K Results · 2025

230finishers
23:13winner
35:03median
1:13:58cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Dionne (23:13) · Sam Morse (23:30) · Alex Evans (23:57)

5K Results · 2026

226finishers
15:43winner
22:33median
44:24cutoff

Top 3: Lee Berube (15:43) · Armani Merlino (15:57) · Parker Mills (16:03)

2K Results · 2026

41finishers
9:00winner
11:08median
15:10cutoff

Top 3: D. Colebeck (9:00) · L. Beatty (9:14) · L. Hayes (9:30)

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.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 4.8 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 Oct 25, 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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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the 2026 PGXC Race Series

Will I finish last at the 2026 PGXC Race Series?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4.8 Miles field finished slower than 34:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:59, 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 PGXC Race Series a good first 4.8 Miles?

A field of 261 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 4.8 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2026 PGXC Race Series?

The 4.8 Miles winner ran 25:25 while the median finisher took 34:50. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

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