Great New York State Marathon Weekend
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Event overview
"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend takes place in mid-October 2026 over a weekend in Syracuse, New York. Races loop around Onondaga Lake on a tree-lined course. All races start and finish at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209.
Race events
The weekend includes multiple race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
There are combined entry options called the Excelsior Challenge that pair a Saturday race (5K or 10K) with a Sunday race (half or full marathon). Participants who complete both a Saturday and Sunday race receive an Excelsior Challenge medal in addition to individual finisher medals.
Course and logistics
All courses are certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier (NY21056DNB). The full marathon consists of two laps of the half marathon course. Course maps are provided for the full, half, 5K and 10K events. Packet pickup is offered on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday surrounding the race weekend at Dewitt Fleet Feet (5800 Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY) and at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
