Valley Nature Run - 15th Annual
- Date Sat 16th August 2025 - Tue 30th September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Syracuse, New York
- Price $7.00 - $28.15
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the 15th Annual Valley Nature Run on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the beautiful surroundings of Syracuse, Onondaga. This exciting road and trail run spans approximately 4.4 miles, offering participants a unique blend of scenic views and a dynamic course that showcases the stunning Webster Pond. The event kicks off at Meachem Field and winds through the vibrant trails of Rand Tract, providing an invigorating experience for runners of all ages.
This year, we are thrilled to offer special age-based pricing for middle and high school runners aged 10 to 18, making it just $15 to participate! The Valley Nature Run is not only a chance to challenge yourself and enjoy the great outdoors, but it also supports the Webster Duck Pond and various organizations in the valley. With packet pickup starting at 7:30 a.m. on race day and a race start time of 9:00 a.m., mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled day of community and fitness! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy the beauty of nature!
This year, we are thrilled to offer special age-based pricing for middle and high school runners aged 10 to 18, making it just $15 to participate! The Valley Nature Run is not only a chance to challenge yourself and enjoy the great outdoors, but it also supports the Webster Duck Pond and various organizations in the valley. With packet pickup starting at 7:30 a.m. on race day and a race start time of 9:00 a.m., mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled day of community and fitness! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy the beauty of nature!
Organiser's Description
A ROAD & TRAIL RUN THAT IS ROUGHLY 4.4 MILES LONG. IN THE PAST, THE COURSE WAS 4 MILES, IN 2023 WE DECIDED TO ADD THE TRAILS AROUND THE BEAUTIFUL WEBSTER POND TO GIVE THE RUNNERS A BETTER IDEA WHERE DONATIONS ARE BEING USED. THIS WAS A HUGE HIT MAKING COURSE 4.4 MILES!
PRESENTED BY THE SYRACUSE TRACK CLUB. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE WEBSTER DUCK POND AND PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE WILL HELP SUPPORT THE WEBSTER DUCK POND. YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS RACE, HELPS US SUPPORT OTHER GREAT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE VALLEY!
NEW THIS YEAR: ARE YOU A MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL RUNNER AND LOOKING FOR A CHECK OF YOUR SUMMER TRAINING? AGE BASED PRICING FOR ANYONE 10 TO 18 YEARS OLD, ONLY $15 FOR THE RACE!
COURSE: THE RUN WILL START & FINISH AT MEACHEM FIELD LOCATED ON W. SENECA TPKE. SYRACUSE, NY. YOU WILL HEAD SOUTH ON SALINA, RIGHT ONTO DORWIN, RIGHT ONTO VALLEY DRIVE, AND THEN ENTER THE TRAILS OF RAND TRACT AT THE METHODIST CHURCH, COMING OUT OF THE TRAIL ONTO CHAFFEE WHICH YOU WILL TAKE ALL THE WAY BACK TO CLARY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MEACHEM FIELD. WE NOW INCLUDE A LOOP ALONG WEBSTER POND AS WELL.
RACE INFO: ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO CASH OR PAPER ACCEPTED. PACKET PICKUP WILL OPEN AT 7:30 A.M. ON THE MORNING OF AUGUST 16TH. RUN STARTS AT 9:00 A.M.
PACKET PICKUP: 5:00 TO 7:00 PM FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH AT GANNON'S ICE CREAM IN THE VALLEY, 1525 VALLEY DRIVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13207
IF YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE PAST WE INVITE YOU TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY TO HELP US IMPROVE FUTURE RACES.
CLICK TO FILL OUT SURVEY [https://forms.gle/xRUQAXiz4JL2wf6U8]
IF YOU CAN'T RUN, BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE BY BECOMING A VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM BELOW.
VALLEY NATURE VOLUNTEER SIGNUP [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFO8Wi8LRUQf-VZMPGoeMD4jRuldrWTzbFLZzwwcOaOCnfew/viewform]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, CALL 315-727-2922 OR E-MAIL [email protected] WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
SINCERELY,
CHAD NORTON
STC VALLEY NATURE DIRECTOR
PRESENTED BY THE SYRACUSE TRACK CLUB. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE WEBSTER DUCK POND AND PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE WILL HELP SUPPORT THE WEBSTER DUCK POND. YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS RACE, HELPS US SUPPORT OTHER GREAT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE VALLEY!
NEW THIS YEAR: ARE YOU A MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL RUNNER AND LOOKING FOR A CHECK OF YOUR SUMMER TRAINING? AGE BASED PRICING FOR ANYONE 10 TO 18 YEARS OLD, ONLY $15 FOR THE RACE!
COURSE: THE RUN WILL START & FINISH AT MEACHEM FIELD LOCATED ON W. SENECA TPKE. SYRACUSE, NY. YOU WILL HEAD SOUTH ON SALINA, RIGHT ONTO DORWIN, RIGHT ONTO VALLEY DRIVE, AND THEN ENTER THE TRAILS OF RAND TRACT AT THE METHODIST CHURCH, COMING OUT OF THE TRAIL ONTO CHAFFEE WHICH YOU WILL TAKE ALL THE WAY BACK TO CLARY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MEACHEM FIELD. WE NOW INCLUDE A LOOP ALONG WEBSTER POND AS WELL.
RACE INFO: ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO CASH OR PAPER ACCEPTED. PACKET PICKUP WILL OPEN AT 7:30 A.M. ON THE MORNING OF AUGUST 16TH. RUN STARTS AT 9:00 A.M.
PACKET PICKUP: 5:00 TO 7:00 PM FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH AT GANNON'S ICE CREAM IN THE VALLEY, 1525 VALLEY DRIVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13207
IF YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE PAST WE INVITE YOU TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY TO HELP US IMPROVE FUTURE RACES.
CLICK TO FILL OUT SURVEY [https://forms.gle/xRUQAXiz4JL2wf6U8]
IF YOU CAN'T RUN, BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE BY BECOMING A VOLUNTEER, FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM BELOW.
VALLEY NATURE VOLUNTEER SIGNUP [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFO8Wi8LRUQf-VZMPGoeMD4jRuldrWTzbFLZzwwcOaOCnfew/viewform]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, CALL 315-727-2922 OR E-MAIL [email protected] WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
SINCERELY,
CHAD NORTON
STC VALLEY NATURE DIRECTOR
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