2025 Syrathon Race Series
- Date Fri 31st October 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Syracuse, New York
- Price $12.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 Syrathon Race Series, a fantastic celebration of health, community, and the stunning scenery of Syracuse, Onondaga! Taking place on Friday, October 31, 2025, this exciting event brings together a series of eight established road races that showcase the city's beautiful parks and vibrant neighborhoods. Participants can choose from various distances, including the 4-mile Tipp Hill Shamrock Run, the 5K Step Up 4 Kids Run, the 10-mile Mountain Goat Run, and more, all designed to encourage both beginners and seasoned runners alike.
The Syrathon isn't just about racing; it's a year-round commitment to healthful physical activity, encouraging participants to accumulate at least 26.2 miles over the course of the series and earn the coveted Syrathon medal. With race day raffles for fantastic prizes and all registered runners receiving a stylish race shirt, there's plenty to look forward to. Join us for this thrilling series and experience the sights and sounds of Syracuse while achieving your running goals!
The Syrathon isn't just about racing; it's a year-round commitment to healthful physical activity, encouraging participants to accumulate at least 26.2 miles over the course of the series and earn the coveted Syrathon medal. With race day raffles for fantastic prizes and all registered runners receiving a stylish race shirt, there's plenty to look forward to. Join us for this thrilling series and experience the sights and sounds of Syracuse while achieving your running goals!
Organiser's Description
THE SYRACUSE PARKS CONSERVANCY JOINS THE SYRACUSE PARKS DEPARTMENT TO BRING YOU SYRATHON 2025! SYRATHON BRINGS TOGETHER 8 ESTABLISHED ROAD RACES, ALL BASED IN THE CITY OF SYRACUSE AND SPACED THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR, INTO THIS UNIQUE ROAD RACE SERIES! SYRATHONS EIGHT RACE ROUTES SHOWCASE SYRACUSES INCREDIBLE AND HISTORIC PARKS SYSTEMS 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! AND, THERE WILL BE RACE DAY RAFFLES FOR MORE GREAT PRIZES!
LIST OF RACES AND DATES FOR 2025
Tipp Hill Shamrock Run [http://www.tipphillrun.com] 4 Miles: March 8
Step Up 4 Kids Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/StepUp4Kids5KandFunRun] 5K: April 27
Mountain Goat 10 Mile Run / 5mi Relay [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/MountainGoatRun]: May 4
Paiges Butterfly 5K Run [https://pbrun.org/]: June 7
Valley Nature 4 Mile Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/ValleyNatureRunWalk]: August 16
Strathmore Parks 4 Mile Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/StrathmoreParksRun]: September 21
Inner Harbor 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/InnerHarbor5K] : October 5
Eastwood 5 Mile Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/Eastwood5MileRace] : October 19
FREE BONUS FUN RUNS! _During the Summer, you are welcome to log bonus miles (and have lots of fun) at Syrathon Bonus Fun Run events. Earn up to 3 bonus miles at each event!
1) Wednesday June 18 on the Creekwalk (Inner Harbor); Check in between 4:30pm - 6:30pm
2) Saturday July 19 in Upper Onondaga Park; Check in at the Firebarn between 9am and 10:30am
3) Wednesday August 6 on the Creekwalk at Inner Harbor. Check in between 4:30 and 6:30 ___
_* Race dates and formats are subject to change, based on current conditions. _
TO PARTICIPATE IN SYRATHON AND THE SYRATHON CHALLENGE:
1. Register on this site (runsignup) for the Syrathon Series Challenge beginning January 1.
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 [https://www.syracuseparksconservancy.org] or www.syr.gov/parks [https://www.syr.gov/parks] for more information and for updated mileage charts
PLEASE CONTACT TREVOR WALLACE ([email protected]) OR CHRIS ABBOTT ([email protected]) AT SYRACUSE PARKS AND RECREATION REGARDING MILEAGE REPORTS AND FURTHER SYRATHON QUESTIONS.
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.
THE 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!
_NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THE SYRATHON SERIES CHALLENGE ($10) DOES NOT INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL RACE REGISTRATIONS. PLEASE VISIT THE INDIVIDUAL RACE PAGES TO REGISTER FOR YOUR CHOSEN SERIES RACES._
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 AND DATES FOR 2025
Tipp Hill Shamrock Run [http://www.tipphillrun.com] 4 Miles: March 8
Step Up 4 Kids Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/StepUp4Kids5KandFunRun] 5K: April 27
Mountain Goat 10 Mile Run / 5mi Relay [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/MountainGoatRun]: May 4
Paiges Butterfly 5K Run [https://pbrun.org/]: June 7
Valley Nature 4 Mile Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/ValleyNatureRunWalk]: August 16
Strathmore Parks 4 Mile Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/StrathmoreParksRun]: September 21
Inner Harbor 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/InnerHarbor5K] : October 5
Eastwood 5 Mile Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Syracuse/Eastwood5MileRace] : October 19
FREE BONUS FUN RUNS! _During the Summer, you are welcome to log bonus miles (and have lots of fun) at Syrathon Bonus Fun Run events. Earn up to 3 bonus miles at each event!
1) Wednesday June 18 on the Creekwalk (Inner Harbor); Check in between 4:30pm - 6:30pm
2) Saturday July 19 in Upper Onondaga Park; Check in at the Firebarn between 9am and 10:30am
3) Wednesday August 6 on the Creekwalk at Inner Harbor. Check in between 4:30 and 6:30 ___
_* Race dates and formats are subject to change, based on current conditions. _
TO PARTICIPATE IN SYRATHON AND THE SYRATHON CHALLENGE:
1. Register on this site (runsignup) for the Syrathon Series Challenge beginning January 1.
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 [https://www.syracuseparksconservancy.org] or www.syr.gov/parks [https://www.syr.gov/parks] for more information and for updated mileage charts
PLEASE CONTACT TREVOR WALLACE ([email protected]) OR CHRIS ABBOTT ([email protected]) AT SYRACUSE PARKS AND RECREATION REGARDING MILEAGE REPORTS AND FURTHER SYRATHON QUESTIONS.
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.
THE 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!
_NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THE SYRATHON SERIES CHALLENGE ($10) DOES NOT INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL RACE REGISTRATIONS. PLEASE VISIT THE INDIVIDUAL RACE PAGES TO REGISTER FOR YOUR CHOSEN SERIES RACES._
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