Aquathon - Short Course (Burnet Park)

Aquathon combines swimming and running into a fun sporting event! Depending on age division, youth will swim a specified distance in the pool followed by a scenic run through the park. All who complete the challenge will earn great prizes. So, grab your swim gear and sneakers and sign up today!

The short course is a 42 meter swim + approx. 1/2 mile run.

All participants need to be on site and registered by 9:30am. Heats will go as followed - Long course (ages 12-15), Short course (ages 7-11), Jr. course (ages 5-7), and Mini course (ages 3-4). Long course will begin at 9:30am remaining heats will proceed based on registration.

This is an outdoor program, and events may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Any cancellations will be posted on the RecDesk cancellation page, as well as via the city parks Facebook page (Syracuse Parks and Rec)

The following health and safety precautions will be taken:
• If your child is not feeling well, please do not bring them to this event.
• Children are to wear ap

Note:

On-site registration and check-in begins at 9:00am. All participants will need to complete a registration form and waiver. Online Registration preferred. Walk-up registration will be allowed if space permits in each age division.

All participants need to be on site and registered by 9:30am. Heats will go as followed - Long course (ages 12-15), Short course (ages 7-11), Jr. course (ages 5-7), and Mini course (ages 3-4). Long course will begin at 9:30am remaining heats will proceed based on registration.

This is an outdoor program, and events may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Any cancellations will be posted on the RecDesk cancellation page, as well as via the city parks Facebook page (Syracuse Parks and Rec)

The following health and safety precautions will be taken:
• If your child is not feeling well, please do not bring them to this event.
• Children are to wear appropriate swim wear for the swim portion, and bring appropriate sneakers for the run portion.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Youth Programs
Program Subcategory Leagues and Competitions
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 6/11/2026 8:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 7/11/2026 12:00 PM
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 0
Maximum 48
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 7 years Enforced - As of date 7/12/2026
Maximum 11 years Enforced - As of date 7/12/2026
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
No Fee -None-
-None-
$0.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
07/12/2026 Sunday 9:30 AM 1:00 PM Burnet Park Pool