“LOOP THE LAKE” The Great New York State Marathon Weekend – Syracuse, NY 2026
Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Syracuse, NY
Venue
Around Onondaga Lake State and finish ar
Start Time
9:15 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $135.00
Events
5K Race, 10K Race, Half Marathon, Great New York State Marathon, 5K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge, 5k with Marathon Excelsior Challenge
Includes
Unisex Short Sleeve Race Tee | Unisex Long Sleeve Performance Tee
LOOP THE LAKE!! A celebration of the Great State of New York, Races passes through a beautiful tree lined course that loops around Onondaga Lake. The weekend kicks off the morning of Saturday October 18th with the 5k and 10k runs. Then continues the morning of Sunday October 19th with the full and half marathon's. EXCELSIOR CHALLENGE! Test your endurance and achieve New York State acclaim! When you complete both a Saturday and Sunday race (5k/10k and half/full marathon) you'll earn the prestigious Great New York EXCELSIOR Challenge Medal - in addition to your 5k/10k finisher and half/full marathon medals. Sign up for one of our Excelsior Challenges and hit the trifecta of medals!
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