2025 Swifty 5k (YMCA Version 1 Mile): A Run Through the Eras
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Past event
11:00 AM EDT
Cortland, New York
$48.70 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 2025 Swifty 5K (YMCA Version 1 Mile) taking place on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in beautiful Cortland! This vibrant event is part of the Swifty Spectacular, the largest fundraising initiative of the year for the Cortland YMCA, and promises an unforgettable experience as participants run or walk through the eras.
Starting at 11:00 AM, the race will take place around the scenic Hope Lake, featuring a 1-mile loop for the YMCA version and a longer 5K course that circles back to the lake. Along the route, you'll encounter themed tables celebrating Taylor Swift's albums, where you can collect unique bracelets. The day will also be packed with exciting activities such as Taylor-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, karaoke, bracelet making, and t-shirt designing. Don't miss out on this chance to support the YMCA's membership for all campaign while enjoying a fun-filled day! Be sure to register by August 29th to receive a stylish knit beanie, and remember that space is limited, so sign up early to secure your spot!
Starting at 11:00 AM, the race will take place around the scenic Hope Lake, featuring a 1-mile loop for the YMCA version and a longer 5K course that circles back to the lake. Along the route, you'll encounter themed tables celebrating Taylor Swift's albums, where you can collect unique bracelets. The day will also be packed with exciting activities such as Taylor-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, karaoke, bracelet making, and t-shirt designing. Don't miss out on this chance to support the YMCA's membership for all campaign while enjoying a fun-filled day! Be sure to register by August 29th to receive a stylish knit beanie, and remember that space is limited, so sign up early to secure your spot!
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Swifty 5k: A Run Through the Eras
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Embroidered Beanie (knit cap)
Entries closed11:00 AM EDT
$48.70
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YMCA Version 1 Mile: A Run Through the Eras
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Embroidered Beanie (knit cap)
Entries closed11:00 AM EDT
$48.70
Organiser's description
Make your day slay with the Swifty 5K! This year, our Swifty 5K will be part of the Swifty Spectacular, the largest fundraising event of the year for the Cortland YMCA! The race registration fee will also cover entrance into the event, which will be held ski side at Greek Peak! The event will include Taylor themed crafts and activities, a scavenger hunt, karaoke, bracelet making and t-shirt designing. Help us raise funds for our membership for all campaign and some much needed building repairs as we get ready to celebrate 60 years at our current location!
Join us as we run (or walk) through the eras! Stop at each table along the course to pick up different themed bracelets for each of Taylor's albums (Including TTPD).
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE KNIT BEANIE: August 29th at midnight.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Friday, September 19th at 12:00pm noon.
RACE START TIME: 11:00 AM
CHECK IN TIME: 9:30 AM
LOCATION: Greek Peak, Virgil NY
PARKING: Parking is available at the park
COURSE: This race will take place around Hope Lake. Both courses will do the 1 mile paved loop around the lake, which is hilly and uneven in spots. All 11 eras tables will be set up along the 1 mile course. The 5K will continue on around Greek Peak and circle back to Hope Lake.
There will be day of registration this year IF SPACE ALLOWS.
This run did fill last year, so register early!
Join us as we run (or walk) through the eras! Stop at each table along the course to pick up different themed bracelets for each of Taylor's albums (Including TTPD).
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE KNIT BEANIE: August 29th at midnight.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Friday, September 19th at 12:00pm noon.
RACE START TIME: 11:00 AM
CHECK IN TIME: 9:30 AM
LOCATION: Greek Peak, Virgil NY
PARKING: Parking is available at the park
COURSE: This race will take place around Hope Lake. Both courses will do the 1 mile paved loop around the lake, which is hilly and uneven in spots. All 11 eras tables will be set up along the 1 mile course. The 5K will continue on around Greek Peak and circle back to Hope Lake.
There will be day of registration this year IF SPACE ALLOWS.
This run did fill last year, so register early!
Location
2245 Clute RD, Cortland, 13045, NY, United States
2025 Swifty 5k (YMCA Version 1 Mile): A Run Through the Eras
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