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MarathonHalf Marathon10K5KRegistration open

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

Oct 17–18, 2026Syracuse, New York1,621 spots

Entry from: $35
Days to go: 11

At a glance

Date: Oct 17–18, 2026
Location: Syracuse, New York
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 16, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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.

Key dates

Registration opens

Oct 20, 2025

Tier 1 ends

Oct 27, 2025

Registration closes

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

10K with Marathon Excelsior Challenge

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$135

10K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$120

5k with Marathon Excelsior Challenge

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$120

5K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$110

Great New York State Marathon

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$110

Half Marathon

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$85

10K Race

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$50

5K Race

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$35

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