LOOP THE LAKE The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
Sat October 17 - Sun October 18, 2026
This event features multiple races including:
- 5K Race
- 10K Race
- Half Marathon
- Great New York State Marathon
- 5K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge
- 5k with Marathon Excelsior Challenge
- 10K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge
- 10K with Marathon Excelsior Challenge
All races start and finish at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209.
The course loops around Onondaga Lake and is described as a beautiful tree-lined course.
Excelsior Challenge: Complete a Saturday race (5k/10k) and a Sunday race (half/full marathon) to earn an additional Excelsior Challenge Medal.
Packet Pickup:
- Friday, October 17th, 10:00am - 7:00pm at Dewitt Fleet Feet (5800 Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY 13057)
- Saturday, October 18th, 7:00am - noon at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview (490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209)
- Sunday, October 19th, 6:30am - 7:45 am at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview (490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209)