2025 Swifty 5K (YMCA Version 1 Mile): A Run Through the Eras

  • Date Sat 19th April 2025
  • Time 11:00AM EST
  • Location Cortland, New York
  • Price $48.70
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Swifty 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, in beautiful Cortland, New York! This lively event is part of the Swifty Spectacular, the YMCA’s largest fundraising initiative, and promises a day filled with fun and excitement. Participants can choose from a scenic 1-mile course or challenge themselves with the 5K, both meandering around the stunning Hope Lake and featuring themed stops celebrating Taylor Swift's iconic albums.

Join fellow enthusiasts for a fantastic day of running or walking through the eras, while enjoying Taylor-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, karaoke, bracelet making, and t-shirt designing. Don’t miss out on this chance to help raise funds for the YMCA’s membership for all campaign and essential building repairs as they celebrate 60 years at their current location. Mark your calendars for check-in at 9:30 AM, with the race starting at 11:00 AM. Remember, the last day to register and receive a stylish knit beanie is March 28th, so secure your spot early for this spectacular celebration!

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: Tuesday, March 28th at midnight.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Friday, April 18th 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!

Races

  • Swifty 5K: A Run Through the Eras

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Embroidered Beanie (Knit Cap)

    Sat 19th April 2025 (11:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

  • YMCA Version 1 Mile: A Run Through the Eras

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Embroidered Beanie (Knit Cap)

    Sat 19th April 2025 (11:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

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2245 Clute RD, Cortland, 13045, NY, United States

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