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2026 Races

2026 NERC Grand Prix

Seventeen races. One full season.

Explore the confirmed 2026 Grand Prix schedule, review point values, and open available race pages for details and registration.

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Plan your Grand Prix season

Race pages are linked as they become available. Select a race below to view event details and registration. Dates and event information may be adjusted by the individual race organizers.

17 Confirmed series races
9 Months of racing
3–13 Listed point values
April through June

Spring

The series gets rolling with spring road races and two early NERC favorites.

July through August

Summer

A packed summer lineup featuring holiday races, evening events, and cross country.

Race 10 5 pts
AUG 18
Bonus Race

GCXC Cross Country Race

Greater Cleveland XC 5K

Tuesday • August 18, 2026

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September through December

Fall & Winter

Longer distances, fall traditions, Thanksgiving miles, and a festive finale.

Race 12 3 pts
SEP 27

Geneva Rotary Run for the Grapes

Sunday • September 27, 2026

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Race 13 13 pts
OCT 11

Northern Ohio Half Marathon

Sunday • October 11, 2026

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Race 14 13 pts
OCT 25

Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon

Sunday • October 25, 2026

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Race 15 4 pts
NOV 8
Bonus Race

NERC Autumn Leaves 4 Mile

Sunday • November 8, 2026

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Race 17 3 pts
DEC 5

Miracle on Erie Street 5K

Saturday • December 5, 2026

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Know before you race

Review the full eligibility, qualification, participation, bonus-point, and award rules before building your season plan.

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