Skinny Mini Indoor Triathlon

On April 24, 2021, William "Bill" Scott Jr., passed away suddenly. At the time of passing, Bill was the President of the Syracuse Teachers Association (STA) representing approximately 3,000 Syracuse City School District staff and 20,000 students. Prior to his presidency, Bill spent 10 years as a school social worker and 5 years as the 4th Vice President of STA. Throughout all the stages of his career, Bill worked tirelessly to advocate for his colleagues, students, and their families and he was a fierce advocate for all! In 2022, we hosted our inaugural Bill Scott Memorial 5K Walk/Run at Burnet Park, a place where Bill frequented for his own running. Through this race, monies have been raised to be put towards a scholarship for a Syracuse City School District senior who planned to major in Social Work or the Human Service Profession.

We will continue honoring Bill's memory and legacy by hosting our 5th annual race on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9 AM. This year our race will be held in a new, flatter location - Onondaga Lake Parkway. The money raised from this event will continue to go towards a scholarship for a senior pursing a degree in Psychology or Human Services. In addition to the Syracuse City School District, this years scholarship will be open to seniors from Jamesville-Dewitt, Hannibal, and Whitesboro, all districts that played important roles in the lives of Bill and his children.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall female and male finishers.

Packet pickup: TBD

Held in conjunction with the Taste of Syracuse, Paige's Butterfly Run brings runners and walkers from across Central New York to downtown Syracuse each year to participate in one of the region’s premier 5K races. Our goal is to put on a stellar community event while raising the critical dollars necessary to fund local childhood cancer research and patient programs at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

This year, Paige's Butterfly Run will be celebrating its 30th event on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in downtown Syracuse. This family friendly event includes:

• 5K USATF certified race

• 3K fitness run/walk

• 5K Centipede Team Division

• Caterpillar crawl for kids under 5 years old

Your participation in Paige's Butterfly Run helps to support children and families fighting childhood cancer in Central New York. Proceeds from the event benefit the Dr. William J. Waters Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, Syracuse, New York.

The Pride 5k, formerly known as the CNY Gay 5K, will be held on June 6, 2026. The new name is inclusive of everyone in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer communities, and our Allies. 100% of the proceeds from the Pride 5k stay in our local community. Funds raised go to SAGE Upstate programs which reduce isolation and improve health for older LGBTQ people.

Online Registration

March 1 - March 15: Early Bird Discount, $30

March 16 - June 5: $35

Kids 12 and under: $15

Must be registered by May 18 to guarantee a t-shirt

Virtual Registration: $45 includes postage for mailing t-shirts.

You can also register as a group

Race Day Registration

Registration will be available on race day between 7:30 and 8:30am, $40

Join us for a self-timed, family-friendly 5K Walk/Run at Tap Root Fields — a community event at one of the area's most beautiful properties, tucked off Jordan Road. Kick off summer with your family the day before the season officially begins.

This is a fun run focused on families being outdoors, overcoming a challenge together, and experiencing everything Tap Root Fields has to offer. The course is self-timed and open to all ages and ability levels. Walk with the kids, jog with a friend, or run your own pace — however you move, you're doing it right.

We believe Tap Root Fields is one of the area's best-kept secrets. The trails, the scenery, the wide-open space — it's a local gem, and this event is your invitation to come see it for yourself.