Syrathon

2024 Syrathon Series is HERE!
 
The Syracuse Parks Conservancy joins Syracuse Parks and Recreation to again bring together eight established road races, all based in the City of Syracuse, into this unique series. Syrathon’s eight race routes showcase Syracuse’s incredible and historic parks system as participants journey through a number of wonderful city neighborhoods. Since 2009, the Series has encouraged, for both beginners and seasoned runners, healthful physical activity year-round, while promoting the sights and sounds of city life.

 
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.

 
Syrathon is made possible by the support of its sponsors, and because of the tremendous support and efforts of the individual race committees. Each of the Series races are well-established because of the hard work and creative, thoughtful planning of individual race committee.  Each race has its own flavor, and the dedication of all race volunteers brings great benefit to respective city neighborhoods and to so many charitable causes.
 

  1. Register for the Syrathon Challenge:  Visit RunSignup to register online…HERE
  2. Sign-up for your Syrathon series races, according to the registration procedures set by each individual race
  3. Get out there and run your race! In 2024, the format may be in-person or virtual.
  4.  Log your Miles…Following each race, return to your RunSignUp account and log in to the Syrathon page where you’ll be able to log your mileage and post photos if desired.
  5. Accumulate at least 26.2 miles over the course of the Series, and earn the title of Syrathoner
  6. Have Fun!  Enjoy the City views…  And be proud of your year-long commitment to healthful physical activity
  7. Bonus Fun Runs:  In addition, as in past years, the Syrathon series will include bonus mile fun runs!  These free opportunities for bonus miles can also be done virtually. Stay tuned for more information on summertime bonus miles.
    Please contact Chris Abbott ([email protected]) at Syracuse Parks and Recreation for any questions regarding mileage reporting and further 2024 Syrathon questions.

  Rewards:  1) All who register will receive a Syrathon Race Shirt!  //  2) Earn your Syrathon Medal…accumulate 26.2 miles or more and earn the coveted Syrathon Medal

To be eligible for incentives, and for mileage tracking, you must be a registered participant / Online Registration opens Jan 1st/  Any past races completed will still be counted!

List of Races:

Tipp Hill Shamrock Virtual Run – Saturday, March 9th – 4 Mi

Step Up 4 Kids Run – Sunday, April 28th – w/ virtual option  – 5K

Mountain Goat Run –Sunday, May 5th – 10 Mi / 5 Mi Relay

Paige’s Butterfly Run – Saturday, June 8th – 5K

Valley Nature Run – Saturday, August 17th – 4Mi (also, virtual option!)

Strathmore Parks Run – Sunday, September 22nd – 4 Mi

Inner Harbor 5K – Sunday, October 6th – 5K

Eastwood Parks Run – Sunday, October 20th – 5 Mi 

Plus Free Bonus Virtual Fun Miles during the summer.

 

* Race dates and formats are subject to change

  The 2024 Syrathon 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!

2023 Syrathon Sponsors

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You Can Help Make a Difference!

There are several great opportunities for you to help the Conservancy improve and expand Syracuse parks and green spaces. Become a financial sponsor or get involved hands on by becoming a volunteer.