Snapshot

What to know before you shortlist this race

The fastest way to evaluate a marathon is to line up the date, course profile, crowd size, and registration pressure in one place.

September 27, 2026

Race day

5K, Kids' Run

Distance

Road

Terrain

N/A

Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in New York, United States on September 27, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with road terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

Current Series Standings: PGXC Team Standings as of Nov 9th PGXC Individual Standings as of Nov 9th Come run the best Cross Country races in Upstate NY for Open and Master’s runners. Individual and Club members compete for individual age group prizes and team awards. Members of Upstate NY Clubs compete for Series points, awards, and bragging rights. Championship Day is Sunday, November 15th. These races are for the most experienced runners as well as beginners to the sport of Cross Country running. It’s fun for all and anyone may participate. The PGXC series is now in its 36th year with five races hosted by local clubs in locations throughout the Western NY. PGXC Series Awards: Overall winners M/W - $100 Wegman's gift card, Age Group winners in 10 year increments - $50 Wegman's gift card, Top 10 in every age group - Wagner Vineyards Riesling, Top 3 teams in each age group will receive awards Registration: All runners are strongly encouraged to pre-register online.

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

This is the section to compare terrain, elevation, certification, and field context before you decide whether the race belongs on your calendar.

Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

Actual course elevation and routing may vary from the visual estimate.

Course highlights

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Road terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

Keep the race room close to the decision

The point of the room is not generic chatter. It is to keep stay questions, pacing nerves, meetup plans, and last-mile logistics attached to the same race page you are already using.

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2026 PGXC Race Series Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 2026 PGXC Race Series.

These opening threads are seeded to show the shape of the room before organic posts take over.

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Lead thread

Where are people staying for 2026 PGXC Race Series?

Trying to keep the start line, expo, and easy food options all within a sane radius. If you have a hotel block, neighborhood, or train strategy that worked, drop it here.

Open thread

Next huddle

2026 PGXC Race Series logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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Runner Signal

Runner reviews

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Practical Questions

Questions and answers

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