
From the Organizer
Join us for the First Annual Syracuse Adult & Teen Challenge: Run/Walk for Recovery
Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Location: Onondaga Lake Park
(Saw Mill Creek Pavilion - Located near Willow Bay Park at 3858 Long Branch Road Syracuse, NY, 13090)
Registration Fee: $35
New York Adult & Teen Challenge is a Christian residential discipleship program dedicated to helping individuals break free from life-controlling issues, including addiction, anxiety, and depression. Our mission is to see lives transformed through Christ as individuals begin to KNOW Christ, GROW in Christ, SERVE Christ, and SHARE what Christ has done for them.
With centers in Syracuse (Men and Women), Rochester, Buffalo, and Long Island officially opened back up, we are committed to providing hope and healing. However, our program is not supported by insurance or government funding—we rely entirely on the generosity of our community and fundraising events like our annual 5K Run/Walk for Recovery.
This event is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting and sponsoring the next individual seeking hope and restoration through our program. Participants can run or walk a traditional 5K while also engaging in peer-to-peer fundraising with their friends and family. Exciting prizes will be awarded based on fundraising achievements!
Sign up today and be part of a movement that brings freedom, healing, and transformation to those in need!
For more information, please email syracuseinfo@nyatc.org to find out more
Thank you for partnering with us to change lives—one step at a time.
Event updates - T-shirt order has been placed so we are no longer accepting T-shirt sizes.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
87°
Low
63°
Conditions
Chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
27%
Wind
2 to 6 mph
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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5
Days to train
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Syracuse Adult & Teen Challenge's First Annual: Run/Walk for Recovery
Jun 13, 2026