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When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse NY
Distance
5K
Typical weather
38–52°F · some rain risk
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2025
35–54°F
dry
2024
44–57°F
dry
2023
41–57°F
dry
2022
46–61°F
dry
2021
33–57°F
dry
2020
51–69°F
dry
2019
32–45°F
rain
2018
42–54°F
dry
2017
34–42°F
dry
2016
35–54°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Battle of the Branches 5K
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY
- Race URL: Battle of the Branches 5K
Race Description
- Annual Event: Join us for the 3rd Annual Battle of the Branches 5K on Saturday November 7, 2026 ahead of the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo at the NY State Fairgrounds (Syracuse).
- Team Selection: Choose which Branch (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or Space Force) team you want to run with.
- Participant Benefits: All participants will receive a custom Battle of the Branches shirt as well as a finisher Challenge Coin.
- Community Engagement: Whether you served or supported, come join the fun fitness battle with your fellow brothers and sisters.
Beneficiary
- Support a Cause: This race will benefit Feed Our Vets, an organization dedicated to serving our military veterans in the United States.
- Focus on Hunger: The organization helps veterans, their spouses, and children whose circumstances have left them on the battlefield of hunger.
- Community Involvement: The aim is to involve the public in fighting Veteran hunger.
Course Information
- Course Map: You can view the 5K Course Map.
Course map
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