2026 Syrathon Race Series

Syrathon 2026 Overview

The Syracuse Parks Conservancy joins the Syracuse Parks Department to bring you Syrathon 2026! 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! Syrathon’s eight race routes showcase Syracuse’s incredible and historic parks systems as participants journey through a number of wonderful city neighborhoods. 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: The Syrathon Series Challenge again will challenge registered participants 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!
• Registration perks: All registered participants receive a cool race shirt!
• Raffles: 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
• Step Up 4 Kids Run: 5K - April 26
• Mountain Goat Run: 10 Mile Run / 5mi Relay - May 3
• Paige’s Butterfly Run: 5K - June 6

• Valley Nature Run: 4 Mile Run - August 15
• Strathmore Parks Run: 4 Mile Run - September 13
• Inner Harbor Run: 5K - October 4
• Eastwood Run: 5 Mile Run - October 25

Free Bonus Fun Runs!

During the Summer, you are welcome to log bonus miles (and have lots of fun) at Syrathon Bonus Fun Run events. Earn up to 3 bonus miles at each event!

• First Event: Wednesday June 17 on the Creekwalk (Inner Harbor); Check in between 4:30pm - 6:30pm
• Second Event: Saturday July 18 in Upper Onondaga Park; Check in at the Firebarn between 9am and 10:30am
• Third Event: Wednesday August 5 on the Creekwalk at Inner Harbor. Check in between 4:30 and 6:30

* Race dates and formats are subject to change, based on current conditions. If fun runs are cancelled due to weather, you may run virtually on another day and report your miles

How to Participate in Syrathon and the Syrathon Challenge

• Step 1: Register on this site (runsignup) for the Syrathon Series Challenge beginning January 1.
• Step 2: Visit the registration webpage for each of the individual races (listed above) that you choose to run; and complete their registration process.
• Step 3: For all of the series races in which you are registered, complete the race miles according to the format of each race. Note that some races continue to offer a virtual option as an alternative to in-person!
• Step 4: Your completed race miles will be credited based on finisher lists provided by each race and/or the timing company.

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 for updated mileage charts.

Contact Information

Please contact Trevor Wallace (twallace@syr.gov) or Chris Abbott (cabbott@syr.gov) at Syracuse Parks and Recreation regarding mileage reports and further Syrathon questions.

Syrathon Sponsors

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. Each race has its own flavor, and the dedication of all race volunteers brings great benefit to respective city neighborhoods and to so many charitable causes.

Syrathon 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. 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. We thank you for your support!

Important 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. Syrathon will accept virtual miles for a Series race, as long as you are officially registered for that race.