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Battle of the Branches 5K (Syracuse)

Syracuse, New York206 spots
Entry from
$40
Days to go
32
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At a glance

Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Syracuse, New York
Distances
5K
Registration
Registration open until Nov 7, 2026, via runsignup.com
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Last checked
Oct 2, 2026

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About this race

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. 

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Key dates

Registration opens

Dec 29, 2025

Tier 1 ends

Jan 31, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Nov 3, 2026

28d

Registration closes

Nov 7, 2026

32d

Race day

Nov 7, 2026

32d

Tier 2 ends

Nov 7, 2026

32d

Pricing

Battle of the Branches 5K (Virtual)

Tier 2, until Nov 3, 2026

$46

Battle of the Branches 5K (US Air Force)

Tier 2, until Nov 7, 2026

$40

Battle of the Branches 5K (US Army)

Tier 2, until Nov 7, 2026

$40

Battle of the Branches 5K (US Coast Guard)

Tier 2, until Nov 7, 2026

$40

Battle of the Branches 5K (US Marines)

Tier 2, until Nov 7, 2026

$40

Battle of the Branches 5K (US Navy)

Tier 2, until Nov 7, 2026

$40

Battle of the Branches 5K (US Space Force)

Tier 2, until Nov 7, 2026

$40

Battle of the Branches 5K Ruck Division

Tier 2, until Nov 7, 2026

$40

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