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McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center's Step Up 4 Kids 5K & Kids Fun Run helps close out National Child Abuse Prevention month each April, taking place on the last Sunday of April each year. All funds raised through this event directly benefit local non-profit, McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, who works hard to fight against child abuse in Onondaga County. The 10th annual Step Up 4 Kids will be on Sunday, April 26th at Middle Ages Brewing Company. Following the race, there will be an after party hosted with live music and food trucks. Join us for a morning of fun for the entire family! All participants get a bib tear-off coupon that gets them either a free beverage from Middle Ages Brewing Company or a free ice cream cone from Gannon's!
Walk or stomp out child abuse all month long by signing up for one of the April Challenges. Sign up to complete 50-100 mile challenges and log your miles on this website. Post about your challenge throughout the month of April and tag us on social media! Challenge participants get a specialty long sleeved hooded tee.
Sign up for both the in person event & an April Challenge and receive $5 off your registration!
*ATTENTION - TO ENSURE A SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 10TH * Any registrations after April 10th , we cannot guarantee a shirt.
The Mountain Goat Run is a 10 Mile Syracuse tradition, open to participants of all ages. We have been conquering the hills of Syracuse for 47 years - bringing our community together each year.
Race Day Schedule: Sunday, May 3, 2026
8:50 a.m.: Kid's Half Mile Timed Fun Run,
9:15 a.m.: 10 Mile Mountain Goat Run, Two-Person Relay
9:20 a.m.: Family Pet Walk
10:00 a.m.: Post Race Party
11 am: Awards presentation of top 3 male and female runners.
For alcohol consumption, please bring picture license identification for age validation.
Packet Pick Up and In-Person Registration (ON-LINE only! No paper or cash accepted) will be held at Fleet Feet Sports, 5800 Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY 13057 on Saturday, May 2: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Race Day Packet Pick Up & Registration (ON-LINE only, CREDIT CARD only), 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in Clinton Square.
ALL premium items will be available ONLY through Race Day; NO EXCEPTIONS.
ALL awards MUST be picked up on Race Day ONLY at Awards Tent (no awards available AFTER 1pm).
Time Bonus Ribbons for the 10-mile race awarded to women running sub-90, sub-80, or sub-70 minutes and to men running sub-80, sub-70 and sub-60 minutes.
The PWP race committee is excited to hold the 12th annual PWP event on May 18, 2025. Proceeds will once again benefit the local and school community. With three different distances to choose from we provide a full morning with a race distance available for everyone in your family. For out of town friends a virtual option is also available.
Date: Sunday May 17, 2026
Free Kid's Fun Run (ages 7 and under) Starting time 9:00 am
1-Mile Bubble Run Starting time 9:15 am
5K Run/Walk Starting time 10:00 am
Registration options:
Participants will have a few options. Sign up for the bib timed 5K event, the 1-Mile Bubble Run (untimed), or sign up for our virtual event.
Please register by May 1st to guarantee you receive your event shirt.
5K Run/Walk (timed, registration includes a shirt and you can also run in the bubble run for free). Early bird price $25 until April 1st, then switches to $30 through May 15th. Race weekend registration $35. Student rate (18 and under) $20.
1-Mile Bubble Run (untimed, registration includes a shirt again this year) $15. Race weekend registration $20.
Free Kid's Fun Run (untimed, no shirt, but option to purchase if anyone is interested for an extra $10).
Registration for all events are ONLINE ONLY. No paper or cash accepted
● The bubble run and kids run will not be timed.
● If you sign up for the in-person event but are sick or not comfortable attending, you can switch to the virtual event. Please just email the race director at [email protected] in advance.
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The Syracuse Parks Conservancy joins the Syracuse Parks Department to bring you Syrathon 2026! SYRATHON brings together 8 established road races, all based in the City of Syracuse and spaced throughout the calendar year, into this unique road race series! Syrathon’s eight race routes showcase Syracuse’s incredible and historic parks systems as participants journey through a number of wonderful city neighborhoods. Since 2009, the Series has encouraged, for both beginners and seasoned runners, healthful physical activity year-round while promoting the sights and sounds of city life!
The Syrathon Series Challenge again will challenge registered participants to accumulate at least 26.2 race miles over the course of the Series. Those who meet the challenge are known as Syrathoners, and will have earned the coveted Syrathon Medal! All registered participants receive a cool race shirt! And, there will be race day raffles for more great prizes!
List of Races and Dates for 2026
Tipp Hill Shamrock Run 4 Miles: March 7
Step Up 4 Kids Run 5K: April 26
Mountain Goat 10 Mile Run / 5mi Relay: May 3
Paige’s Butterfly 5K Run: June 6
Valley Nature 4 Mile Run : August 15
Strathmore Parks 4 Mile Run: September 13
Inner Harbor 5K : October 4
Eastwood 5 Mile Run : October 25
Free Bonus Fun Runs! During the Summer, you are welcome to log bonus miles (and have lots of fun) at Syrathon Bonus Fun Run events. Earn up to 3 bonus miles at each event!
Wednesday June 17 on the Creekwalk (Inner Harbor); Check in between 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday July 18 in Upper Onondaga Park; Check in at the Firebarn between 9am and 10:30am
Wednesday August 5 on the Creekwalk at Inner Harbor. Check in between 4:30 and 6:30
To Participate in Syrathon and the Syrathon Challenge:
Register on this site (runsignup) for the Syrathon Series Challenge beginning January 1.
Visit the registration webpage for each of the individual races (listed above) that you choose to run; and complete their registration process
For all of the series races in which you are registered, complete the race miles according to the format of each race. Note that some races continue to offer a virtual option as an alternative to in-person!
Your completed race miles will be credited based on finisher lists provided by each race and/or the timing company. If you notice that some race miles weren't credited, please send an e-mail to the Syrathon coordinator (below). Visit the Syrathon webpage at www.syracuseparksconservancy.org or www.syr.gov/parks for more information and for updated mileage charts
Please contact Trevor Wallace ([email protected]) or Chris Abbott ([email protected]) at Syracuse Parks and Recreation regarding mileage reports and further Syrathon questions.
Syrathon is made possible by the support of its sponsors, and because of the tremendous support and efforts of the individual race committees. Each of the Series races are well-established because of the hard work and creative, thoughtful planning of individual race committee. Each race has its own flavor, and the dedication of all race volunteers brings great benefit to respective city neighborhoods and to so many charitable causes.
The Syrathon is a project of the Syracuse Parks Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is ensuring that all Syracuse parks, public lands and the habitats therein are sustainably protected, restored, enhanced and developed for the educational, recreational and wellness uses of our citizens and guests. Your Syrathon registration and added donations support the Conservancy's efforts throughout the city, throughout the year. Please see the donation page for more information on the Conservancy. We thank you for your support!
Note: Registration for the Syrathon Series Challenge ($10) does not include individual race registrations. Please visit the individual race pages to register for your chosen series races. Syrathon will accept virtual miles for a Series race, as long as you are officially registered for that race.
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