Programs
The Syrathon Series Challenge again will challenge registered participants to accumulate at least 26.2 race miles over the course of the Series. Those who meet the challenge are known as Syrathoners, and will have earned the coveted Syrathon Medal! All registered participants receive a cool race shirt! And, there will be race day raffles for more great prizes!
List of Races:
Tipp Hill Shamrock Run (March 7)
Step Up 4 Kids Run (April 26)
Mountain Goat 10 Mile Run / Relay (May 3)
Paige’s Butterfly 5K Run (June 6)
Valley Nature 4 Mile Run (August 15)
Strathmore Parks 4 Mile Run (September 13)
Inner Harbor 5K (October 4)
Eastwood 5 Mile Run (October 25)
PLUS....
Free Bonus Fun Runs! During the Summer, you are welcome to log bonus miles at one or more of the Syrathon Bonus Fun Run events.
One per month in June, July and August. See schedule for details!
* Race dates and formats are subject to change, based on current conditions.
***To Register for the Syrathon Challenge, or to register for any of the individual Syrathon Races, please visit www.RunSignUp.com.
Series Challenge Fee: $12 (includes processing fees)
Note... registering for the Syrathon Challenge does not register you for individual races in the series. Individual Race Fees vary. Please visit each race web page for details.
Note:
To Participate in Syrathon 2026 and the Syrathon Challenge:
1. Register for the Syrathon Series Challenge on www.Runsignup.com by June 8 to guarantee a shirt. Series Challenge Fee: $12 (includes processing fees)
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/Syrathon?remMeAttempt=
2. Visit the registration webpage for each of the individual races (listed above) that you choose to run; and complete their registration process
3. For all of the series races in which you are registered, complete the race miles according to the format of each race. Note that some races continue to offer a virtual option as an alternative to in-person!
4. Your completed race miles will be credited based on finisher lists provided by each race and/or the timing company. If you notice that some race miles weren't credited, please send an e-mail to the Syrathon coordinator (below). Visit the Syrathon webpage at www.syracuseparksconservancy.org for updated mileage charts
Please contact Trevor Wallace at TWallace@syr.gov at Syracuse Parks and Recreation regarding mileage reporting and further Syrathon questions.
The Syrathon Series is a project of the Syracuse Parks Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is ensuring that all Syracuse parks, public lands and the habitats therein are sustainably protected, restored, enhanced and developed for the educational, recreational and wellness uses of our citizens and guests. Your Syrathon registration and added donations support the Conservancy's efforts throughout the city, throughout the year. Please see the donation page for more information on the Conservancy. We thank you for your support!
Note: Registration for the Syrathon Series Challenge does not include individual race registrations. Please visit the individual race pages to register for your chosen series races.
| Program Type | Adult Recreation |
| Program Subcategory | Fitness and Wellness |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | No |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 1/1/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 10/31/2026 |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 12 years |
| Maximum | 99 years |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Activity Fee | -None- | $10.00 | |
| Recreation Activity Fee | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $10.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2026 | Saturday | 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Burnet Park |
| Saturday - 03/07/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 11:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 AM | |||
| Location | Burnet Park | |||
| 04/26/2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Leavenworth Park |
| Sunday - 04/26/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 11:00 AM | |||
| Location | Leavenworth Park | |||
| 05/03/2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Clinton Square |
| Sunday - 05/03/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 12:00 PM | |||
| Location | Clinton Square | |||
| 06/06/2026 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Clinton Square |
| Saturday - 06/06/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 11:00 AM | |||
| Location | Clinton Square | |||
| 08/15/2026 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Meachem Parking Lot |
| Saturday - 08/15/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 11:00 AM | |||
| Location | Meachem Parking Lot | |||
| 09/13/2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Onondaga Park |
| Sunday - 09/13/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 11:00 AM | |||
| Location | Onondaga Park | |||
| 10/04/2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Inner Harbor - Creekwalk |
| Sunday - 10/04/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 11:00 AM | |||
| Location | Inner Harbor - Creekwalk | |||
| 10/25/2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Sunnycrest Park |
| Sunday - 10/25/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 9:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 11:00 AM | |||
| Location | Sunnycrest Park | |||