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The 16th Annual Super Couch Potato 5K returns to Onondaga Lake Parkway on February 8th!
Pre-game the Big Game on the flattest course in town with 500 of the fastest football fanatics Syracuse has to offer.
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.
Dolphins get ready! Le Moyne is excited to host the 13th Annual Dolphin Dash - 5K run/walk and one-mile walk event. Proceeds from the event will support student scholarship at Le Moyne College.
Dolphin Dash tech event shirt deadline is Saturday, September 10! Don't miss out; sign up today!
WHEN:
Live Event: Saturday, September 26, 9:30 a.m.: Run 5K (3.1 miles) or One-mile Walk
Virtual Event: Saturday, September 26, all day. Run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) anytime between those dates and anywhere and then submit your time to the leaderboard.
LOCATION:
Live Event: Niland Athletics Complex/Dwyer Center For Health and Wellness at Le Moyne College / 1419 Salt Springs Road / Syracuse, NY 13214. The Le Moyne College Events Center is located off of Springfield Road, back entrance of campus /Athletics complex. The event will start and end here.
Virtual: Anywhere
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
Participants will have a few options. Sign up for the live, in-person, timed 5K event, the One-Mile walk (not timed), or the virtual event.
Please note: Registration will be online only up through the race time. There will be no paper application and cash or credit card payment accepted on event day. Please come prepared with a Smartphone to register online if registering on event day.
Group / Team Registration: Participants can sign up as groups/teams, e.g. Class Teams - Class of 2000.
$25; includes a Dolphin Dash commemorative tee, while supplies last.
$15 for the virtual Dolphin Dash; $10 additional for Dolphin Dash commemorative tee The shirt is mailed after the event.
$10; The one-mile walk will not be timed,
Special Pricing:
To honor all the men and women who have served our country, Le Moyne is proud to offer $5.00 off race registration to active duty and retired military.
Members of the following area running clubs will receive $5.00 discount off their registration:
Checkers AC Running Club (Buffalo)
Genesee Valley Harriers (Rochester)
Lake Effect Run Club (Syracuse)
Syracuse Chargers Track Club
Finger Lakes Runners Club
The RunSignUp platform will recognize current members of the above groups and automatically discount the $5.00 off of the registration.
All students will receive $5.00 discount off of their race registration.
AWARDS
Prize Categories:
First, second, and and third place
First place finisher, Male and Female in each category:
Age 12 & under
Age 13-19
Age 20-29
Age 30-39
Age 40-49
Age 50-59
Age 60 - 69
Age 70-79
Age 80 and over
Non-Timed Awards:
Dolphin Spirit Award - Given to the participant(s) with the most school spirit ― so be sure to wear your GREEN and GOLD.
Longest Mile Award – Given to the participant who traveled the furthest distance to participate in the Dash.
The 'Phin Phamily Award - Given to the family with the highest number of family participants.
Course Details and Map
More information coming soon. The course will include pathways through campus as well as the roads on the perimeter of campus, e.g. Springfield Rd and Salt Springs Rd.
GIVEAWAY: COMMEMORATIVE DOLPHIN DASH T-SHIRT
Participants will receive a Dolphin Dash commemorative T-shirt. Commemorative t-shirts will be mailed to virtual participants following the conclusion of the event. Please allow between 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.
The cut-off date to guarantee your event shirt is September10. After that, shirts will not be guaranteed for registrants, but on a while supplies last basis.
Event Shirt Pick Up: Participants can pick up their shirts on event day. For virtual participants, t-shirts will be mailed following the conclusion of the event. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Weather Policy:
The Dolphin Dash Run/Walk will take place rain or shine. If cancellation of the event is warranted due to dangerous weather conditions, announcements will be made race day at the race site.
Timing:
Leone Timing not only provides timing for our 5K, but helps our event in many different ways. As a participant you will see them working on race day, but they also do a lot of behind the scenes work for our race starting from when registration opens. Thank you Leone Timing!
CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Share your photos with us by tagging @lemoyne_alumni in an Instagram post or story, using the hashtag #DolphinDash. If your Instagram account is private, DM the @lemoyne_alumni account with your post or story. Don’t have Instagram? Feel Free to email us your photos to [email protected].
The Eastwood Neighborhood Association (ENA) is excited to once again sponsor the Eastwood 5-Mile Run! The 2026 run will be in-person only (no virtual option). This is our 20th anniversary year!
Race proceeds support scholarships for two graduating local high school seniors, the cross-country program at Henninger High School, and ENA's community health and wellness programs.
Register: Online registration only! No cash or paper accepted.
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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