
From the Organizer
Fun women's only event including a flat, fast, certified, scenic out-and-back paved course that is closed to traffic.
Prizes include: overall top 3, 5-year age groups, family teams, the Double Your Fun challenge, and door prizes.
Attractive shirt for all participants while supplies last. For best selection of souvenir shirt sizes, enter by July 31st.
Registration price increases as we get closer to the race day. Day of race entry fee (at the Willow Bay Race Site) is $45.
For further details, see below.
Event Schedule:
7:30 am Registration Opens at the Sawmill Creek Pavilion
9:00 am START 5k Run & Fitness Walk for Women
10:15 am Random Prize Drawings begin
10:30 am Awards Ceremony
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
362 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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33rd Annual Willow Bay 5k Run & Fitness Walk for Women
Aug 15, 2026