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ESM Open XC Race

Name: ESM Open XC Race
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: East Syracuse

East Syracuse, United States • 19 Sep 2026

ESM Open XC Race 2026

The event is a 5K cross country race held on 19 September 2026 at Pine Grove Middle School in East Syracuse, New York. The race uses the varsity XC course at the school and is open to all runners.

The course surface is described as mostly trails and grass, indicating natural terrain rather than paved roads. Registration for the event opens on 7 March 2026 and closes on 18 September 2026. The event materials identify the location as 101 Spartan Way, East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Information provided focuses on the single race distance and the course surface. No start or finish times are stated here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York East Syracuse

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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