Valley Nature Run - 15th Annual

🏞️ Event Overview

• Race Type: A Road & Trail Run that is roughly 4.4 miles long. In the past, the course was 4 miles, in 2023 we decided to add the trails around the beautiful Webster Pond to give the runners a better idea where donations are being used. This was a huge hit making course 4.4 miles!
• Organizer: Presented by the Syracuse Track Club. We have partnered with the Webster Duck pond and proceeds from the race will help support the Webster Duck pond. Your support of this race helps us support other great organizations in the Valley!
• Date: August 16, 2025
• Location: Meachem Field, Syracuse, NY

👟 Special Offer

• Eligibility: Are you a middle or high school runner and looking for a check of your summer training?
• Pricing: Age based pricing for anyone 10 to 18 years old, only $15 for the race!

📍 Course Details

• Start & Finish: The Run will start & finish at Meachem Field located on W. Seneca Tpke. Syracuse, NY.
• Route: You will head south on Salina, right onto Dorwin, right onto Valley Drive.
• Trail Access: Enter the trails of Rand Tract at the Methodist Church, coming out of the trail onto Chaffee.
• Webster Pond Loop: We now include a loop along Webster Pond as well.

📝 Race Information

• Registration: Online registration only. No cash or paper accepted.
• Packet Pickup: Will open at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of August 16th.
• Race Start: Run starts at 9:00 a.m.
• Pre-Race Pickup: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday August 15th at Gannon's Ice Cream in the Valley, 1525 Valley Drive, Syracuse, NY 13207

📝 Surveys & Feedback

• Past Participants: If you have participated in the past, we invite you to fill out the survey to help us improve future races.
• Survey Link: Click To Fill Out Survey

🤝 Volunteering

• Get Involved: If you can't run, but still want to participate by becoming a volunteer, fill out this google form below.
• Volunteer Signup: Valley Nature Volunteer Signup

📞 Contact Information

• Support: Thank you for your support, call 315-727-2922 or e-mail cnortonvp@aol.com with questions or concerns.
• Director: Sincerely, Chad Norton
• Position: STC Valley Nature Director

For more information, visit the race page: Valley Nature Run