2026 Syrathon Race Series

Syrathon Race Series Overview

• Organizer: The Syracuse Parks Conservancy joins the Syracuse Parks Department to bring you Syrathon 2026!
• What: SYRATHON brings together 8 established road races, all based in the City of Syracuse and spaced throughout the calendar year, into this unique road race series!
• Experience: Syrathon’s eight race routes showcase Syracuse’s incredible and historic parks systems as participants journey through a number of wonderful city neighborhoods.
• Goal: Since 2009, the Series has encouraged, for both beginners and seasoned runners, healthful physical activity year-round while promoting the sights and sounds of city life!

Syrathon Series Challenge

• Challenge: Registered participants are challenged to accumulate at least 26.2 race miles over the course of the Series.
• Syrathoners: Those who meet the challenge are known as Syrathoners and will have earned the coveted Syrathon Medal!
• Participation: All registered participants receive a cool race shirt!
• Prizes: There will be race day raffles for more great prizes!

List of Races and Dates for 2026

• Tipp Hill Shamrock Run: 4 Miles - March 7 More Info
• Step Up 4 Kids Run: 5K - April 26 More Info
• Mountain Goat 10 Mile Run / 5mi Relay: May 3 More Info
• Paige’s Butterfly 5K Run: June 6 More Info
• Valley Nature 4 Mile Run: August 15 More Info
• Strathmore Parks 4 Mile Run: September 13 More Info
• Inner Harbor 5K: October 4 More Info
• Eastwood 5 Mile Run: October 25 More Info

Free Bonus Fun Runs

• Bonus Miles: During the Summer, log bonus miles (and have lots of fun) at Syrathon Bonus Fun Run events. Earn up to 3 bonus miles at each event!
• Event 1: Wednesday June 17 on the Creekwalk (Inner Harbor): Check in between 4:30pm - 6:30pm
• Event 2: Saturday July 18 in Upper Onondaga Park: Check in at the Firebarn between 9am and 10:30am
• Event 3: Wednesday August 5 on the Creekwalk at Inner Harbor. Check in between 4:30 and 6:30

Registration Information

• How to Register: 1. Register on this site (runsignup) for the Syrathon Series Challenge beginning January 1.
  2. Visit the registration webpage for each of the individual races (listed above) that you choose to run: and complete their registration process.
  3. Complete the race miles according to the format of each race, noting that some races offer a virtual option as an alternative to in-person!
  4. Your completed race miles will be credited based on finisher lists provided by each race and/or the timing company.
• Contact: If you notice that some race miles weren't credited, please send an e-mail to the Syrathon coordinator. Visit the Syrathon webpage at www.syracuseparksconservancy.org or www.syr.gov/parks for more information and updated mileage charts.
• For Questions: Please contact Trevor Wallace ([email protected]) or Chris Abbott ([email protected]) at Syracuse Parks and Recreation regarding mileage reports and further Syrathon questions.
• Support: Syrathon is made possible by the support of its sponsors, and because of the tremendous support and efforts of the individual race committees. Each of the Series races are well-established because of the hard work and creative, thoughtful planning of individual race committee.

About the Syracuse Parks Conservancy

• Mission: The Syrathon is a project of the Syracuse Parks Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is ensuring that all Syracuse parks, public lands and the habitats therein are sustainably protected, restored, enhanced and developed for the educational, recreational and wellness uses of our citizens and guests.
• Support: Your Syrathon registration and added donations support the Conservancy's efforts throughout the city, throughout the year. Please see the donation page for more information on the Conservancy.
• Thank You: We thank you for your support!

Note

• Registration Note: Registration for the Syrathon Series Challenge ($10) does not include individual race registrations. Please visit the individual race pages to register for your chosen series races.
• Virtual Miles: Syrathon will accept virtual miles for a Series race, as long as you are officially registered for that race.

Event Details

• Date: October 31, 2026
• Location: 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY
• Race URL: Syrathon Race Series Registration