Valley Nature Run - 15th Annual
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Syracuse, New York
- Price $7.00 - $38.61
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting outdoor adventure at the 15th Annual Valley Nature Run on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Syracuse, Onondaga! This fantastic event features a scenic 4.4-mile course that combines both road and trail running, offering participants a unique experience as they navigate the beautiful Webster Pond area. The course has been enhanced this year, providing runners with a vibrant glimpse of the local environment and how donations are utilized to support the Webster Duck Pond.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a middle or high school athlete looking to test your summer training, this race is perfect for you! With age-based pricing for participants aged 10 to 18 at just $15, it's an affordable way to join in on the fun. The race kicks off at 9:00 a.m. from Meachem Field, with packet pickup available starting at 7:30 a.m. on race day, and an additional pickup option the evening prior at Gannon's Ice Cream. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a beautiful run while supporting a great cause in the Valley!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a middle or high school athlete looking to test your summer training, this race is perfect for you! With age-based pricing for participants aged 10 to 18 at just $15, it's an affordable way to join in on the fun. The race kicks off at 9:00 a.m. from Meachem Field, with packet pickup available starting at 7:30 a.m. on race day, and an additional pickup option the evening prior at Gannon's Ice Cream. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a beautiful run while supporting a great cause in the Valley!
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 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]
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 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]
Races
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4.4 Mile Run
Incl. $3.61 Fee & Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.61
CLOSED -
Virtual 4.4 Mile
Incl. $3.15 Fee & Shirt
$28.15
CLOSED -
Kids Run
Incl. $2.00 Fee
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$7.00
CLOSEDnot timed
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