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Valley Nature Run - 15th Annual

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Meachem Field, Syracuse NY

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

  • 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!

🌟 Presented By

  • Organizer: Presented by the Syracuse Track Club.
  • Partnership: We have partnered with the Webster Duck pond and proceeds from the race will help support the Webster Duck pond.
  • Support: Your support of this race helps us support other great organizations in the Valley!

🎉 Special Offer

  • New this year: 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, and then enter the trails of Rand Tract at the Methodist Church.
  • Trail exit: Coming out of the trail onto Chaffee which you will take all the way back to Clary Middle School and Meachem Field.
  • Additional loop: We now include a loop along Webster pond as well.

🗓️ Race Information

  • Registration: Online registration only. No cash or paper accepted.
  • Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will open at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of August 16th.
  • Race Start: Run starts at 9:00 a.m.

📍 Packet Pickup Location

  • When: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, August 15th.
  • Where: Gannon's Ice Cream in the Valley, 1525 Valley Drive, Syracuse, NY 13207.

🙋‍♀️ Volunteer Opportunities

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

🔗 More Information

  • Visit our website: Valley Nature Run

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