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"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend

"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend is a running race on October 16–17, 2027 in Syracuse, NY, with entry fees from $35 to $135.

Date
October 16–17, 2027 (358 days to go)
Price
$35–$135
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

2026 5K/10K Results - https://www.scorethis-results.com/webResults/detailResults.php?raceid=20261017NY5K

2026 Half & Full Results - https://www.scorethis-results.com/webResults/detailResults.php?raceid=20261018NYMA

 

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 17th with the 5k and 10k runs. Then continues the morning of Sunday October 18th 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!

 

Events

10K Race$50
5K Race$35
Great New York State Marathon$110
Great New York State Marathon - No Medal on Race Day$110
5k with Marathon Excelsior Challenge$120
10K with Marathon Excelsior Challenge$135
Half Marathon$85
5K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge$110
10K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge$120

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

60°

Typical Low

42°

Chance of Rain

49%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:19 AMSunset 6:20 PMDaylight 11h 1m

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

What Are You
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

358

Days to train

Race
"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
Date
October 16–17, 2027

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About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 race held in Syracuse, New York on October 16, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend?
Saturday, October 16, 2027 in Syracuse, New York at Around Onondaga Lake State and finish ar. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend

Oct 16, 2027

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