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.