The 46th Annual Swamp Rat Runs
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Brewerton, New York
- Price $23.15 - $38.61
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 46th Annual Swamp Rat Runs, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the scenic Brewerton, Onondaga! This exciting event features a variety of races, including a fun, timed mile for kids starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the Christopher A. Taddeo Memorial 5K Run at 8:30 AM. Both courses boast beautiful, fast, and flat paved routes along the stunning Oneida Lake, making it a perfect day for runners of all ages and abilities.
Participants can look forward to an awards ceremony honoring the top male and female 5K finishers, along with special recognitions for the top three finishers in various age groups ranging from 14 and under to 70 and above. With packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM at the Oneida Shores Pavilion, it's an excellent opportunity to join the community for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of running!
Participants can look forward to an awards ceremony honoring the top male and female 5K finishers, along with special recognitions for the top three finishers in various age groups ranging from 14 and under to 70 and above. With packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM at the Oneida Shores Pavilion, it's an excellent opportunity to join the community for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of running!
Organiser's Description
EVENT SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM Packet Pickup/Registration Opens
8:00 AM Kids TIMED Fun Run Mile
8:30 AM The Christopher A. Taddeo Memorial 5K Run
AWARDS CEREMONY WILL FOLLOW AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE RACE.
COURSE: Scenic, fast and flat paved routes which follow along Oneida Lake. The courses are USATF certified (5k: #NY17033JG) [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=NY17033JG], and water is provided at various spots.
SPECIAL AWARDS FOR THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE 5K FINISHERS, PLUS THE FIRST THREE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, THEN 10 YEAR AGE GROUPS TO AGE 70+
TIMING & RESULTS FOR ALL RACES PROVIDED BY LEONE TIMING [http://www.leonetiming.com/]
FACILITIES: Facilities are limited, so come dressed to run.
RACE PACKETS: Packets can be picked up starting at 7:00 am on race day at the Oneida Shores Pavilion adjacent to the start/finish line.
7:00 AM Packet Pickup/Registration Opens
8:00 AM Kids TIMED Fun Run Mile
8:30 AM The Christopher A. Taddeo Memorial 5K Run
AWARDS CEREMONY WILL FOLLOW AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE RACE.
COURSE: Scenic, fast and flat paved routes which follow along Oneida Lake. The courses are USATF certified (5k: #NY17033JG) [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=NY17033JG], and water is provided at various spots.
SPECIAL AWARDS FOR THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE 5K FINISHERS, PLUS THE FIRST THREE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, THEN 10 YEAR AGE GROUPS TO AGE 70+
TIMING & RESULTS FOR ALL RACES PROVIDED BY LEONE TIMING [http://www.leonetiming.com/]
FACILITIES: Facilities are limited, so come dressed to run.
RACE PACKETS: Packets can be picked up starting at 7:00 am on race day at the Oneida Shores Pavilion adjacent to the start/finish line.
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Oneida Shores, Bartell Rd., Brewerton, 13029, NY, United States
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