Sherrill Fireworks Run: In Memory of Dwight L. Evans

Welcome to Rome, NY and the scenic and lovely 720-acre Delta Lake State Park. Produced by Wilson Endurance Sports in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - Central Region.

Sprint & Olympic Triathlon and AquaBike

Feeling really ambitious? Do the Delta Double! Race the Sprint and get back to the starting line in time to race the Olympic.

Start with a 750m swim followed by a moderate hilly 11 mile bike ride outside of the Park followed by a 5K run all within the grounds of the State Park with a finish right next to the lake. The Olympic participants will complete 2 loops of each course.

Paratriathletes are welcome! Relay Teams of 2 or 3 welcome for the Sprint and Olympic triathlon events only.

Participants in the AquaBike competition will complete their event after the bike.

NO CUT-OFF TIMES FOR ANY OF OUR EVENTS!

***Please see FAQs regarding dogs at the race site.

Fit Fest 2026 @ Tilden Hill Farm is designed for the fitness motivated athletes, it’s a celebration of hard work, community and the just rewards for their efforts. Work hard/play hard with like minded individuals.

This multi-day event will focus on Fitness and overall Wellness. A retreat for those who have discovered a path to a better way to live through perseverance, dedication, discipline and hard work, reaping the rewards of a more meaningful and sustainable joy and zest for life.

Fitness Events- Will focus on Running, Biking and Kayaking. Will be offered as a 3 day package for all events as well as A La Carte for each individual event.

Friday (August 14)- Check In (noon-3pm) Open Ceremony at 3:00pm. Fitness events will include a 5k trail run, a 5 mile Mtn. Bike Challenge and a 1 mile Kayak race (4-7:30pm). Evening Hike Yoga at 8pm.

Saturday (August 15)- Full Day of Fitness.

3 hour Endurance Run option (distance recorded)

6 hour Endurance Run option (distance recorded)

Loop Course on Trail (~1.5M loop)

15M Bike Event (3M loop)

1M Kayak

Wellness Activities

Farmers Market

Food Offerings

Live Music

Sunday (August 16)

Ky-Tri (Run 5k, Bike 10M, Kayak 1M)

5Mile Run (Paved Road)

Closing Ceremony

The Race for ChildRUN is a fundraiser for The Children's Center located on the SUNY Morrisville Campus. It's a family friendly event that offers a challenging 5K race option with a fun 1 Mile run/walk option for participants of all ages. The event is sponsored by local businesses and all proceeds benefit the child care tuition scholarships at The Center. Event begins at 8:30 am with registration open at 8 am. Runners will receive an entry number, free t-shirt and refreshments. Awards are presented to the top finishers in all age groups and an overall winners.

The Children's Center is Madison County's only licensed and nationally accredited Early Care and Learning Program. The Center offers programming that stimulates the minds of young children while building a foundation of learning through play.

The Halloween themed Boos & Brews 5K has become a staple event for Willow Running in CNY and the Southern Tier over the past few years. it's the ultimate combination of "run" and "fun". The Utica Boos & Brews 5K will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once again the post race party will be held at Pizza Boys with great food and drink once you complete your scary 5K. Great swag, sweet finisher medal, amazing people and a worthy cause (NY Mills High School PTSO).

5K Course Map

UTICA UGLY SWEATER 5K

December 6, 2026

Come join us for the 9th Annual Utica Ugly Sweater 5K!

All runners participating in this years Utica Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa or Team Grinch) will receive a custom long sleeve shirt and custom finisher medal. New for 2026 will be the addition of the Yeti 5K Walk. Those preferring to walk the 5K will receive a custom winter beanie as well as a well deserved finisher medal.

Post race party at Pizza Boys with free food for the runners and beer specials. There will be awards for overall and age group winners and of course, prizes for the Ugly Sweater Contest. A little bit of run and a whole lot of fun!

This year's race event will once again benefit the NY Mills HS PTSO Parent Teacher Student Organization

The race event will be capped at 300