"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Around Onondaga Lake State and finish ar, 13209
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Embrace the scenic beauty of Onondaga Lake and the challenge of a multi-day event, culminating in a full marathon and special Excelsior medal.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveGreat for: runners who like a competitive edge
The LOOP THE LAKE marathon weekend invites runners to experience a beautiful tree-lined course circling Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, New York. This event celebrates the Great State of New York, offering a full marathon distance on Sunday. For those seeking an extra challenge, the "EXCELSIOR CHALLENGE" allows participants to complete both a Saturday (5K or 10K) and a Sunday (half or full marathon) race, earning a prestigious additional medal for their endurance and achievement.
What to expect
- Run a beautiful tree-lined course that loops around Onondaga Lake.
- Take on the full marathon distance on Sunday.
- Complete the Excelsior Challenge by running races on both Saturday and Sunday to earn an extra medal.
Standout details
- Scenic Onondaga Lake course
- "Excelsior Challenge" multi-race medal
- Celebrates New York State
- Full marathon distance
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Distances & registration
8 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Oct 17, 9:15 AM EDT · From $25.00
Opens Oct 20, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT · Closes Oct 27, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
- 10K
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $40.00
Opens Oct 20, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT · Closes Oct 27, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 8:15 AM EDT · From $75.00
Opens Oct 20, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT · Closes Oct 27, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
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- 26.2 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $100.00
Opens Oct 20, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT · Closes Oct 27, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5k with Marathon Excelsior Challenge
Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $110.00
Opens Oct 20, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT · Closes Oct 27, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge
Sun, Oct 18, 8:15 AM EDT · From $100.00
Opens Oct 20, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT · Closes Oct 27, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
10K with Marathon Excelsior Challenge
Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $125.00
Opens Oct 20, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT · Closes Oct 27, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
10K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge
Sun, Oct 18, 8:15 AM EDT · From $110.00
Opens Oct 20, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT · Closes Oct 27, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
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From the organizer
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 18th with the 5k and 10k runs. Then continues the morning of Sunday October 19th 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.
Sign up for one of our Excelsior Challenges and hit the trifecta of medals!
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