Battle of the Branches 5K
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Event overview
The Battle of the Branches is a 5K event held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY (581 State Fair Blvd, 13209). This is the 2nd annual running of the event, organized ahead of the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo. Participants choose a branch team to represent: US Army, US Navy, US Marines, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, or US Space Force. The event includes a Virtual option and a Ruck Division. All participants receive a custom Battle of the Branches shirt (Military Grey/Green option) and a finisher Challenge Coin.
Logistics and charity
The race benefits Feed Our Vets, an organization serving US military veterans, their spouses, and children who face food insecurity. A food drive for canned and non-perishable items is held at packet pickup and at the race. Packet pickup is scheduled at Cobblestone, 400 1st Street, Liverpool, NY, and at the Center of Progress Building on the NYS Fairgrounds in Solvay, NY. Non-veteran runners are directed to park in the Brown Lot at the fairgrounds; runners who serve or served may use the Pink Lot. A 5K course map is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.