
McQuaid Invitational Open Race is a running race on October 2, 2027 in Rochester, NY, with an entry fee of $15.
Welcome to the 62nd 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 also founded 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 5pm or the Registration Tent on race day by 4:30pm.
Pre-Race Online Fee: $15. Race Day: $20 cash only.
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
48°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
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
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McQuaid Invitational Open Race
Oct 2, 2027