
From the Organizer
The road course(s) are extremely flat (see elevation map- link below) and will take you along the south side of Oneida Lake, New York State's largest inland Lake with many scenic views of this impressive lake. If you are looking for a fast (PR) for your Half Marathon,10K pr 5K, look no further.
The Start/Finish area will be at Bridgeport Fire Department in Bridgeport, NY. All finishers (13.1, 10K & 5K) will receive a finisher medal.
The race event benefactor is Cancer Connects- a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides programs and services to facilitate the cancer journey for cancer patients throughout Central NY State (http://www.cancerconnects.org/). Over 90% of all donations to Cancer Connects goes directly to deserving CNY cancer patients.
EVENT: HALF MARATHON START TIME: 8:15am
EVENT: 10K START TIME 8:30am
EVENT: 5K START TIME: 8:45am
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
62°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
387 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Oneida Lake Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Oneida Lake Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Oct 10, 2026