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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse NY
5K
38–52°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
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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Race-day forecast says layers
38°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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). Choose which Branch (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or Space Force) team you want to run with. All participants will receive a custom Battle of the Branches shirt as well as a finisher Challenge Coin. Whether you served or supported come join the fun fitness battle with your fellow brothers and sisters.
This race will benefit Feed Our Vets, an organization dedicated to serving our military veterans in the United States, their spouses and children, whose circumstances have left them on the battlefield of hunger, and to involve the public in fighting Veteran hunger.
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