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Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum 5K Run

Sodus Point · 73 km away

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Freedom Eagle Syracuse 5K Run

Liverpool · 9 km away

JUL 8

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The 2026 Boilermaker Shakeout Run

New Hartford · 70 km away

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Chris Run 5K or 10K

Cincinnatus · 60 km away

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Moravia · 44 km away

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2026 SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Syracuse, NY

Auburn · 35 km away

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The Gingerbread 5k

Cortland · 49 km away

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The 8th Annual Chocolate Challenge

Liverpool · 12 km away

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Oswego YMCA 37th Annual Harborfest 5k & Kids Fun Run

Oswego · 54 km away

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Sherrill Fireworks Run: In Memory of Dwight L. Evans

Sherrill · 45 km away

AUG 17

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Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend: Krauter 20K/5K

Phelps · 75 km away

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174th Attack Wing Runway 5K - Presented by Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Syracuse · 7 km away

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Town of Rose Bicentennial 5K

North Rose · 63 km away

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2026 National Night Out Glow Run 5K

Homer · 47 km away

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Miles for Miracles 5k Run & Walk to benefit the Rescue Mission of Utica

Utica · 78 km away

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Tromptown Half Marathon & 5K

De Ruyter · 38 km away

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Ithaca · 67 km away

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For Your Health 5K and Wellness Event

Oswego · 51 km away

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Verona · 48 km away

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2026 Bookish 5K & Cookie Fun Run (If You Give A Pig A Party)

Waterloo · 60 km away

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33rd Annual Willow Bay 5k Run & Fitness Walk for Women

Liverpool · 9 km away

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Life Worth Living 5K and WALK

Baldwinsville · 19 km away

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Central NY

Utica · 75 km away

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Rachael's Warrior Run

Oswego · 55 km away

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Snowmaker Road Race

Westernville · 68 km away

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Fast & Furriest 5k Run/Walk

Fulton · 35 km away

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Lansing Lighthouse 5K & 1 Mile Run

Lansing · 66 km away

SEP 12

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Annal's Angels 5K Run/Walk

Baldwinsville · 16 km away

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Liverpool · 12 km away

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Greek Peak Running Festival

Cortland · 61 km away

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Strength To Serve Challenge

Fayetteville · 14 km away

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Running with the Elks 5K

Baldwinsville · 13 km away

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Brookfield Classic

Brookfield · 70 km away

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2026 Ithaca Tompkins International Airport Runway 5K

Ithaca · 67 km away

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THE L8KES RUN - Presented by Charity For Children (Green Lakes State Park)

Fayetteville · 14 km away

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Run For Gold 5K

Ithaca · 75 km away

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Parallel of Latitude Endurance Race

Dryden · 63 km away

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Riot Run 5k @ Prison City Brewery

Auburn · 54 km away

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Le Moyne College Dolphin Dash 2026

Syracuse · 5 km away

Syracuse · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Syracuse

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

The Race for ChildRUN

The Race for ChildRUN is a Minneapolis charity run centered at Gold Medal Park and the Guthrie Theater, with courses along the Mississippi River. It provides 3 Mile, 5 Mile, and 10 Mile distances, plus a 0.30-mile Kids Run for children aged 10 and under. The longer races begin in the morning, followed by the Kids Run and then the 3 Mile Run/Walk, allowing families and runners of various abilities to participate in the same event. The Minneapolis race benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest, generating over $50,000 annually to assist children and families needing temporary housing during difficult times. It is part of RBC Race for the Kids, a global initiative supporting youth. Parents may accompany their children in the Kids Run, and afterward, kids can enjoy games and win prizes in the race village. Registration includes a performance shirt and a finisher medal.

Inner Harbor 5K

The Inner Harbor 5K is a 3.1-mile road race in Syracuse, New York, held in the fall and centered on the Syracuse Inner Harbor. The course begins on Solar Street and concludes at the harbor. Race-day packet pickup and registration occur at the intersection of Solar and West Kirkpatrick. Alongside the main 5K, the event features a 2K Peace Run for Brexi, offering both a standard distance and a shorter community run. The certified 5K course is largely flat and fast, winding through Franklin Square before looping back to the Inner Harbor. Awards recognize the top three male and female finishers overall, age-group winners, and mid-pack participants, fostering a broad sense of accomplishment beyond just the elite field. Post-race activities include massages, yoga, music, food trucks, and beer tasting. Proceeds benefit It's About Childhood & Family, Inc., a Central New York nonprofit offering trauma-informed therapeutic services for children and families, and the Syracuse Run Club, a community group focused on accessible weekly runs.

Great Swamp Conservancy 5k Trail Run

The Great Swamp Conservancy 5k Trail Run is a morning 5K in Canastota, New York, starting at the Great Swamp Conservancy habitat center on North Main Street. It is a trail race, with runners on paths within the conservancy’s grounds. The route stays within the habitat center boundaries and includes a country-road crossing, offering a local-trail feel rather than a closed-city-course setup. It is part of the Great Swamp Conservancy’s event calendar, and participants receive a race T-shirt.

2026 Run 4 All 5K & 1 Mile

The Run 4 All 5K & 1 Mile is a community run/walk held at Yaman Park in Cortland. It begins at 10:00 AM and offers both 5K and 1-mile distances. The event focuses on practical accessibility by maintaining lower entry fees and supporting two local organizations that address accessibility issues in Cortland County through donations and race proceeds. The 5K follows a two-loop path extending into the surrounding neighborhoods, and the 1-mile course also travels through nearby streets. Access To Independence and the Cortland YMCA are the joint organizers. A resource fair will be available on the day of the event, alongside the races. Participants can collect bibs and hats before the start. Parking is available at the park, and same-day registration will be accepted with cash payments.

Copper Wire Run 5k

The Copper Wire Run takes place on an October morning on Main Street in Camden, New York, featuring a timed 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The Fun Run begins before the 5K, and the main race employs RFID chip timing managed by Auyer Race Timing & Event Management. International Wire Group revived the race in Camden via the nonprofit IWG Copper Wire Run. The event benefits community wellness and provides industry peers an opportunity to connect outside of work. The 5K offers overall and age-group awards, with course records of 15:17 for men and 19:15 for women. Each 5K participant receives a race shirt, a commemorative pint glass, and a post-race snack.

Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk

The Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk is an annual race held at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, starting from 100 Seymour Road. It features a 5K run, a 5K wheelchair race, a 2-mile walk, and a free 1-mile kids run, accommodating runners, wheelchair athletes, walkers, families, and first-timers. The event supports Sitrin’s Military Program, providing care to post-9/11 veterans and service members managing conditions such as post-traumatic stress, suicidal thoughts, traumatic brain injuries, depression, and other combat-related issues. The Riggie Challenge is a unique aspect of the day: 5K runners can opt to eat a bowl of chicken riggies at the halfway mark before completing the race. Following the run and walk, Riggiefest offers chicken riggies from local restaurants, with complimentary entry for race participants. This event originated from Sitrin’s ongoing fundraising for its Military Program. It also partners with the Utica Roadrunners Skeleton Run, forming a two-race series that offers discounts and additional merchandise for those registering for both.

"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend

On the first Sunday of November, the New York City Marathon covers a 26.2-mile course through all five boroughs. The race, currently branded as the TCS New York City Marathon, is organized by New York Road Runners and is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. It attracts professional runners, club runners, charity teams, and amateurs globally, with recent editions seeing over 59,000 finishers from more than 200,000 applications. Securing a spot is a challenge: most entries are awarded via lottery across New York metro, national, and international pools. Guaranteed entry is available through NYRR’s 9+1 program, charity fundraising, time qualifying, philanthropic membership, or by finishing the race 15 or more times previously. The event originated as a smaller race within Central Park, organized by Fred Lebow and Vincent Chiappetta, starting with 127 participants, approximately 100 spectators, and 55 finishers. Women were permitted from the outset, though their results were not initially official, and Nina Kuscsik was the sole female participant in that inaugural field.

Boos & Brews 5K (Syracuse)

Boos & Brews 5K is a Halloween-themed 5K held in the Syracuse area, starting at WT Brews in Baldwinsville. Runners can select one of two morning start times, 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM, with each heat limited to 250 participants. The event has sold out annually for the past three years; the second start time allows more runners to participate while maintaining small wave sizes. Costumes are encouraged, chip timing is provided, and the event supports Baldwinsville Meals On Wheels. The course is notably flat, crossing roads, a paved trail, and a wooded trail alongside the Seneca River, extending into Lions Community Park before returning. Participants include those competing for overall, masters, and age-group awards, as well as many runners drawn to the Halloween aspect of the event. All finishers receive a custom medal, a custom bib, a long sleeve shirt, and a DEATH finisher certificate. Following the race, festivities continue at WT Brews with beer specials, homemade Halloween cookies, Ghoulash, and a costume contest featuring awards for the best, most creative, and scariest outfits.

Boos & Brews 5K (Utica)

Boos & Brews 5K is a Halloween-themed 5K in Utica, New York, held around Halloween with a fun mood rather than a serious race-day feel. It is part of Willow Running’s lineup in Central New York and the Southern Tier, and the name suggests the basic idea: a short scary-season run followed by beer, food, and a party. After the 5K, runners head to Pizza Boys for the post-race gathering, with food and drink waiting after the finish. The race includes usual perks for a themed local event, such as race swag and a finisher medal, and it supports NY Mills High School PTSO, so the day also contributes to a local school community cause.

Battle of the Branches 5K (Syracuse)

The Battle of the Branches 5K is a military-themed 5K run at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. It takes place before the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo. The race is framed as a friendly fitness competition where runners select a team representing a service branch: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force. The event welcomes both service members and their supporters. The participants include veterans, families, friends, and community members, not exclusively competitive runners. Each participant receives a custom Battle of the Branches shirt and a finisher Challenge Coin. These items connect the finish line to military tradition and the branch-versus-branch theme.

Clear Path 5k Trail Run

The Clear Path 5k Trail Run is a beginner-friendly 5k held on the Clear Path for Veterans campus in Chittenango, New York. Starting from Salt Springs Road, the race is timed to coincide with Veterans Day. The morning is designated for runners and walkers aged 8 and older. Proceeds benefit Clear Path for Veterans, an organization providing community programs, direct services, and wellness support to veterans, service members, and their families. The course follows the campus trails, offering views across Upstate New York from Oswego toward the Adirondack foothills. This event honors veterans, active military members, and military families, attracting participants seeking a short trail race with a service-oriented mission. A linked Kid's 1k Color Run is also part of the day, with Miles & Macros providing coaching and nutrition services for participants.

2026 Turkey Trot 5K

The Dana Point Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day race held in Dana Point Harbor, featuring a 5K as its main distance. This USA Track & Field-certified event also includes a 10K, a Combo 15K, and a Kids' 1-Mile Gobble Wobble. The event has been held for nearly five decades, establishing itself as one of the largest turkey trots in the United States. Participants can enter a costume contest, browse a health and fitness expo, and contribute to local charities by running.

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About 5K races in Syracuse

Syracuse Base Miles

Syracuse hosts 57 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Onondaga Lake Park for steady Z2, West Shore Trail markers, and lake views. You can run 5 miles from the Long Branch Road side in Liverpool, and Lakeland Trail gives softer dirt or stone dust when legs need it. Thornden Park, Burnet Park, Onondaga Park, Kirk Park, and Sunnycrest Park keep daily loops close to town. Highland Forest County Park gives over 20 miles of trails when runners want shade, rollers, and a tougher day. Lake Effect Run Club meets Wednesday at 5:30pm and Saturday at 8am. Paige's Butterfly Run, Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run, Syracuse Half Marathon, and Empire State Marathon anchor the calendar.

Locals ride the Erie Canalway Trail, Onondaga Creekwalk, and Onondaga Lake Park when they want flat base miles. Onondaga Cycling Club has been active since 1972, and the club keeps Tuesday Slow N' Easy Rides, Tuesday Time Trials, Wednesday Rides, Thursday Slow N' Easy Rides, Friday Morning Rides, and weekend rides moving. Green Lakes Loop is 5 km with 210 m of elevation gain. Old Erie Canal Trail-Green Lakes to Canastota gives riders 41 km with 77 m of elevation gain. Jim's Hilly Western Ride, 315/Salty Chimp, The Skyline Drive, and Limeledge-Skaneateles-Otisco Loop point climbers south and west.

Summer months make Syracuse feel easy for both sports. Onondaga Lake Parkway closes to cars for several hours on Sundays during summer, and locals use it for walking, running, biking, and rollerblading without overthinking the route. The West Shore Trail stays paved, wide, and good for intervals, while the Erie Canal path and Empire Trail in Camillus can bring gravel sections into the ride. Winter changes the rhythm fast. Syracuse gets the most annual average snow of any United States metro area, so runners adjust routes and cyclists move Tuesday nights to OCC Zwift rides from November through March.