"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Race · 10K Race · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
LOOP THE LAKE!! A celebration of the Great State of New York, Races passes through a beautiful tree lined course that loops around Onondaga Lake. The weekend kicks off the morning of Saturday October 18th with the 5k and 10k runs. Then continues the morning of Sunday October 19th with the full and half marathon's.
EXCELSIOR CHALLENGE! Test your endurance and achieve New York State acclaim! When you complete both a Saturday and Sunday race (5k/10k and half/full marathon) you'll earn the prestigious Great New York EXCELSIOR Challenge Medal - in addition to your 5k/10k finisher and half/full marathon medals.
Sign up for one of our Excelsior Challenges and hit the trifecta of medals!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend?
- "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend is a running event held in Syracuse, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Syracuse, NY at Around Onondaga Lake State and finish ar, Syracuse, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
Oct 17, 2026