The Great New York State Marathon
City of Syracuse, New York, United States
Oct 17-18, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
This weekend of races starts and finishes at the St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview. 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209. All courses are certified, and the marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
LOOP THE LAKE! A celebration of the Great State of New York, the race passes through a beautiful tree-lined course that loops around Onondaga Lake. The weekend kicks off on Saturday morning with the 5k and 10k runs. Then the fun continues on Sunday morning with the full and half marathons.
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!
Marathon Relay! Invite your running buddy to join the latest race. A Marathon relay comprising 2 runners, each running a half-marathon to complete a full marathon relay. The race starts at the same time as the Marathon with the hand-off at the halfway mark. Twice the runners, twice the fun.
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Run Pick of the Month: Atlantic City Marathon 🔱
📍Atlantic City, New Jersey - October 17 & 18, 2026
Register early, rates increase August 1st! 💸
Set on the scenic streets of Absecon Island, this destination race delivers a fast, flat course with ocean views and a finish-line experience you’ll never forget!
😄 Find your start line:
✅ Marathon – take on the full 26.2-mile journey
✅ Half Marathon – the perfect balance of challenge and speed
✅ 10K – push the pace on a fast, coastal course
✅ 5K – run, walk, or celebrate the movement
This bucket-list race features a high-performance course and a vibrant atmosphere fueled by community support. Beyond race day, the weekend experience offers a connected platform for all levels of athletes to celebrate milestones and share their journey within an engaged digital and local running community.
This October, don’t just run a race. Be part of the story. 🔱
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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