BRC Open 2026 | Race Photos, Teams & NIRCA Preview
BRC Open
October 24, 2026 · 198 Recreation Dr, Vestal, NY 13850 Vestal, NY
Verified October 24, 2026 · Independent coverage from Confluence Running · Official NIRCA site
Results pending verification
The Binghamton University Running Club hosts the BRC Open, also known locally as the BURC Open. Five collegiate clubs appear in the official entry list: Binghamton, Cornell, Cortland, Syracuse and Lehigh. Lehigh appears in the men's entry list only.
BRC Open matchups to follow
These pairs appear in both the October 17 regional results and the October 24 BRC entry list. Their regional gaps supply a same-race reference for following the BRC field.
| Division | Runner | Regional place / time | Runner | Regional place / time | Regional gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women |
Ella Whiffen Cornell University |
2 · 22:43.4 |
Sarah Guyette Binghamton University |
6 · 23:29.3 | 45.9 seconds |
| Women |
Eva Curran Binghamton University |
37 · 25:21.5 | Ella Zilli Cornell University |
39 · 25:26.4 | 4.9 seconds |
| Women | Olivia Parkinson Cornell University |
19 · 24:27.8 |
Eva Curran Binghamton University |
37 · 25:21.5 | 53.7 seconds |
| Men | Liam Melchior Binghamton University |
135 · 30:28.6 | Matt Pasko Cornell University |
145 · 30:47.1 | 18.5 seconds |
| Men | Jack Frank Cornell University |
68 · 28:21.9 |
Nelson Villafane Binghamton University |
107 · 29:31.0 | 69.1 seconds |
Published meet program
| Local time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Women's 5k |
| 11:00 AM | Men's 8k |
| 12:00 PM | Awards |
Teams in the entry list
| Club | Women entered | Men entered |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | 22 | 23 |
| Cornell University | 14 | 13 |
| Lehigh University | 0 | 5 |
| State University of New York at Cortland | 5 | 3 |
| Syracuse University | 5 | 5 |
Meet information
Event information: NIRCA BRC Open event page. Individual and team results will be added after official timing is available.
2026 BRC Open photo gallery
Women's 5K, men's 8K and race-day scenes at Binghamton University in Vestal, New York, on October 24. Open a photo for the full image.
Full 2026 BRC Open photo gallery
Browse additional Confluence Running photos from the Binghamton University Running Club Open. See the photo recap and animated team-moment GIFs.
Club moments beside the course
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