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13 running events in Onondaga County, New York

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Lake Effect Half Marathon [lakeeffecthalfmarathon.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    15th Annual Lake Effect Half Marathon and associated events. Our portfolio also includes our two LIVE events including the signature Half Marathon as well as the innovative Quarter Marathon. Not able to make it in person? We offer both as our VIRTUAL Half Marathon or our VIRTUAL Quarter Marathon.

    Same Great Race...Same great after race party!

    6.55 Miles 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Virtual

    216 South Main Street, Onondaga County, New York, 13116, United States
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  • Pi Day Run (3.14159265.... Miles) [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Description

    RUN FOR PI (3.1415926 Miles)

    Who wants to run for PI? There are plenty of great reasons to run but let us add running for Pi (pie) to the list. For 2026, we will once again be at Jammers @3535...

    RUN FOR PI (3.1415926 Miles)

    Who wants to run for PI? There are plenty of great reasons to run but let us add running for Pi (pie) to the list. For 2026, we will once again be at Jammers @3535 Walters Rd, Syracuse, NY 13209 (located just off of both Interstate 90 and Rt 690, so easy access from Syracuse, Rochester and Utica areas). This year (2026) Pi Day falls on a Saturday. We anticipate that this event will sell out as we are limited to 350 total runners.

    All participants receive:

    • 4" homemade pie.

    • Custom "RUN FOR PI" shirt.

    • Finishers medal.

    • Custom digital finisher certificate.

    • Chipped timing.

    • Post-race Pizza "Pi" Party (and more) at Jammers.

    Awards for Top Finishers (Overall & Masters) and Age Group winner awards.

    Course Map 2026

    3.14159 Miles Run Virtual

    3535 Walters Rd, Onondaga County, New York, 13209, United States
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  • Earth Day Half Marathon, 5K & Relay [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:15 AM

    Description

    EARTH DAY HALF MARATHON, 5K & Relay

    April 18, 2026

    The Earth Day Half Marathon, Relay & 5K will be celebrating it's 12th Anniversary in 2026. This event has quickly become one of CNY’s most looked...

    EARTH DAY HALF MARATHON, 5K & Relay

    April 18, 2026

    The Earth Day Half Marathon, Relay & 5K will be celebrating it's 12th Anniversary in 2026. This event has quickly become one of CNY’s most looked forward to springtime races! Along with some of the best swag out there, all participants get a tree to plant! Runners love the connection to the countryside setting. As you run along the low-traffic country roads, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of rolling farmland, pastures with cows and horses and the lookout at Beaver Lake. The race start/finish and post-race fest are at the Emmi Farm’s Greenhouse with lots of parking, conveniently nearby- within walking distance.

    The half marathon is mostly a loop course on low-traffic, country roads with many friendly neighbors that come out to cheer you on! The course is described as having rolling hills with a few good ones between Mile 8/9. The Half Marathon Relay is a 2 person relay with each member of the team running 6.55 miles (1/4 marathon). The 5K is an out & back along two fairly flat stretches of country road.

    The Earth Day Half Marathon, Relay & 5K event benefits the Baldwinsville Meals on Wheels and the Baldwinsville Sports Booster Club.

    RACE WEATHER & CLIMATE

    Baldwinsville is located just 15 miles NW of Syracuse in Central NY. Baldwinsville typically sees temperatures in April range between the high 40's to mid 50’s.

    3.1 Miles 5k 6.55 Miles 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Relay Run Walk

    Corner Rt. 370 & Vann Road, Onondaga County, New York, 13027, United States
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  • 2026 Teal Ribbon Run / Walk - Hope for Heather [hopeforheather.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Description

    The Teal Ribbon Run/Walk offers a Live and a Virtual Teal Ribbon cancer support events. Join us for the 18th Annual Teal Ribbon Run/Walk for ovarian cancer awareness. The live event is on May 16th at...

    The Teal Ribbon Run/Walk offers a Live and a Virtual Teal Ribbon cancer support events. Join us for the 18th Annual Teal Ribbon Run/Walk for ovarian cancer awareness. The live event is on May 16th at Lewis Park in Minoa, NY and a virtual event, will take place between May 16th and May 23rd anywhere you want in celebration of our survivors and angels.

    Teal Ribbon Run/Walk Provides:

    -- Flat and Fast, Certified 5K Course with Electronic Chip Timing:

    -- The course is designed for Personal Best Time (PBT) - no exhausting hills

    -- Fewer corners, long level straight sections, asphalt course, no traffic

    -- Cool spring morning temperatures are perfect for your PBT

    -- The finishing 1/3 mile is slightly down hill

    -- You have trained all spring, You are ready for a PBT!

    -- After race activities:

    -- Team awards

    -- Awards for the top male and female finishers in age groups

    -- Awesome Basket Raffle

    -- Each Adult Bib enables Free Slice of Pizza or Draft beer (at Trappers II)

    -- Awards for top fund raisers (Prizes presented three weeks after the race date)

    -- Certificates and prizes will be awarded for the top runners in each age group.

    Race day registrations begins at 8:00AM at Lewis Park, Minoa, NY in the Pole Barn.

    Race day registrations will be via cell phone, or tablet with QR code available to scan.

    This year cash and credit card will be accepted for registration and donations on race day.

    Every registrant has the option to select an event shirt as long as the registration is received by April 30th.

    The Teal Ribbon Run is one of Hope for Heather’s largest community awareness events. Monies raised will be used to support ovarian cancer awareness, local patient support and research. Hope for Heather is an IRS 501(c)3, 100% volunteer organization. This means 100% of the net registration proceeds and 100% of fundraising dollars goes to the cause. We are passionate about spreading awareness on ovarian cancer and funding research to improve outcomes and save lives. Prizes will be provided for individual fundraisers that raise $100, $250, $500, or $1,000. View the fundraising prizes below.

    During registration you will have the option to setup a fundraising page. This is an important step as many of your friends, work associates, neighbors and relatives will be happy to sponsor you as a runner or walker. You will receive a confirmation email that will allow you to edit your page and customize the hyperlink to your page. Sharing your page on social media will make it easy for your friends and relatives to sponsor your participation.

    Below are the fundraising prizes for exceeding fundraising goals:

    2025 Teal Ribbon Run-Walk Fundraising Prizes

    3k 5k 10k Run Virtual Walk

    216 South Main Street, Onondaga County, New York, 13116, United States
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  • Skinny Mini Indoor Triathlon [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Register now for our first ever Skinny Mini Indoor Triathlon and Aquabike!!!

    From beginners to experienced triathletes, the Skinny Mini indoor triathlon is a great event for everyone. This event is...

    Register now for our first ever Skinny Mini Indoor Triathlon and Aquabike!!!

    From beginners to experienced triathletes, the Skinny Mini indoor triathlon is a great event for everyone. This event is short enough to give

    beginners an opportunity to test their endurance while giving experienced triathletes an off-season race to jumpstart their season. Register today!

    Participants will start with the swim segment in our 8-lane 25-yard pool, then move to a stationary bike in our cycling room and finish the triathlon on a run around Austin Park (in case of inclement weather, the run will take place inside on one of our treadmills.

    Indoor Triathlon

    Swim 15 minutes in lap pool

    Bike 25 minutes on a Keiser bike in our cycling room

    Run 20 minutes around Austin Park (weather permitting)

    Indoor Aquabike

    Swim 15 minutes in lap pool

    Bike 25 minutes on a Keiser bike in our cycling room

    Kid's Indoor Triathlon (7 - 12 years of age)

    Swim 10 minutes in lap pool

    Bike 10 minutes on a Keiser bike in our gym

    Run 10 minutes around Austin Park

    There will be up to 8 participants in each Wave. All participants in each Wave will start and finish at the same time and then progress to the next segment. Waves will be assigned 2 weeks before race day.

    Race Results

    The results will be posted as both total distance in miles for the three segments and ranked results for each of the three segments, to determine the overall "ranked" finishers. The distance for the swim segment will be determined by the total lengths of the 25-yard pool that participants swim, and converted to a mile distance completed. It's not the fastest but who goes the furthest by total distance.

    Recognition & Awards

    The following finishers will be recognized at the end of the race:

    Overall top male and female finisher

    Swim: top male and female

    Bike: top male and female

    Run: top male and female

    Top finisher in age group

    Age groups - for purpose of recognition:

    14 - 19

    20 - 29

    30 - 39

    40 - 49

    50 - 59

    60 - 69

    70 - 79

    80 - 89

    90 - 99

    To be guaranteed an event, T-Shirt, you must register by Thursday, April 24, at midnight. If registering after that date, an event giveaway is not guaranteed.

    Race Refreshments will be provided before, after and during the event!

    Aquabike Cycling Indoor Run Swim Triathlon

    97 State Street, Onondaga County, New York, 13152, United States
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  • Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    Welcome to the 27th Highland Forest 1-2-3 on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

    This is an old school type of race - minimal cost, minimal aid stations, but an extraordinary experience on a fun but challenging...

    Welcome to the 27th Highland Forest 1-2-3 on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

    This is an old school type of race - minimal cost, minimal aid stations, but an extraordinary experience on a fun but challenging course with good food and drink at the end. Where can you run a 50km for as little as $25! Cost will go up on 3/1. We'll also have a giveaway for those who register before 4/25.

    To keep it interesting, we will run the first 10 mile leg in reverse direction from last year to give everyone a new challenge. For those doing the 20 , you will reverse course for the second loop and those doing the 50k get to pick the direction they'll run on loop 3.

    The race begins at 8:30 am and consists of one, two, or three loops on marked trails in Highland Forest County Park. The course covers 10, 20, or 31miles (50KM), with climbs of 1380', 2760', or 4140' respectively. You will be able to switch race lengths during the race provided you meet the cutoff.

    WHERE: Highland Forest is located about 3 miles east of Fabius, NY on Rte. 80; see directions. The race starts and finishes at the Community Pavilion just across the road from the parking lot. There is no fee for parking, but the Park welcomes donations.

    WHEN: Bib pickup and registration is at the Community Pavilion (across from the parking lot) starting at 7:30 AM. The on-site race day registration fee is $55.

    WARNING: It is possible to sprain ankles, break bones, and encounter wildlife and insects such as black flies and/or bees. Carry medication if you are allergic. Trail running requires agility of foot and the ability to keep one eye on the trail and the other on the blazes (markers). Some will get lost momentarily. If there are no blazes in front of you, go back. You may encounter vehicles on the dirt roads and at crossings.

    TRAIL CONDITION: The course is about 95% on hiking trails and 5% dirt roads. It will have a mixture of single track and wider logging lanes. Expect mud, roots, gravel and soft pine needle trail!

    TIME CUT-OFFS: The time cut-off for beginning the second loop is 3 hours. Cut-off time for a third loop is 4.5 hours.

    REST ROOMS: There are rest rooms in a separate building near the Community Pavilion. No shower facilities at the park.

    REFRESHMENTS: Minimal support will be provided on the course. Carry hydration and fuel as you require. One water stop is planned at ~5 miles and the Start/Finish area will have water and fuel available. Depending on volunteers, more support may be available but do no count on this. After the run, enjoy food and beverages at the Community Pavilion. We’re planning on grilling again this year and may have have carrot cake muffins.

    Questions: Email me.

    Pete Dady

    10 Miles 20 Miles 31 Miles Gravel Run Trail

    1254 Highland Park Rd., Onondaga County, New York, 13063, United States
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