Battle of the Branches 5K (Syracuse)
Battle of the Branches 5K (Syracuse) is a running and rucking race on November 7, 2026 in Syracuse, NY, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
Join us for the 3rd Annual Battle of the Branches 5K on Saturday November 7, 2026 ahead of the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo at the NY State Fairgrounds (Syracuse). Choose which Branch (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or Space Force) team you want to run with. All participants will receive a custom Battle of the Branches shirt as well as a finisher Challenge Coin. Whether you served or supported come join the fun fitness battle with your fellow brothers and sisters.
This race will benefit Feed Our Vets, an organization dedicated to serving our military veterans in the United States, their spouses and children, whose circumstances have left them on the battlefield of hunger, and to involve the public in fighting Veteran hunger.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
52°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
52%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Syracuse, NY
Population
146,211
as of 2023
City Elevation
397 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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107
Days to train
- Race
- Battle of the Branches 5K (Syracuse)
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Battle of the Branches 5K (Syracuse)
Nov 7, 2026