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McQuaid Invitational Open Race

Name: McQuaid Invitational Open Race
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Central Business District

Central Business District, United States • 3 Oct 2026

McQuaid Invitational Open Race

The McQuaid Invitational Open Race is part of the 60th McQuaid Invitational, held on 10/03/2026 at Genesee Valley Park in Rochester, NY 14623. The event is a 3 mile open, unattached race and is not affiliated with high school or club teams. It is held in honor of the long time meet director and the founder of the Upstate Cross Country Series.

The open race follows a set of 23 invitational high school and junior high races. Bib pickup is available at the finish area building on the Friday before the event and at the registration tent on race day. Registration is offered online prior to the event and in person on race day at the registration tent.

Online registration opens 7/5/2026 and closes 10/2/2026. The pre race online fee is $15.00. The race day entry fee is $20.00 and is cash only. Part of the event proceeds will be directed to the annual McQuaid 25 Hour Charity Relay event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Central Business District

Race information

Website Registration

3 mi

Open Race

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

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