McQuaid Invitational Open Race
McQuaid Invitational Open Race is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Rochester, NY, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 60th McQuaid Invitational. This 3 mile open/unattached race, not high school/club affiliated, is in honor of Peter Glavin, who served as its meet director and founder of the Upstate Cross Country Series.
The Open race is preceded by the 23 Invitational High School/Jr.High races, starting at 9am. See the Finish area/.building for bib pickup on Friday from Noon until 6pm or the Registration Tent on race day by 4:30pm.
Pre-Race Online Fee: $15. Race Day: $20 cash only. Some of the proceeds will go toward the annual McQuaid 25 Hour Charity Relay event.
NOTE: https://www.mcquaidinvitational.com/ is being updated during July...Site will be up soon.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, NY
Population
209,720
as of 2023
City Elevation
430 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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88
Days to train
- Race
- McQuaid Invitational Open Race
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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From Endurance Grid
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McQuaid Invitational Open Race
Oct 3, 2026