Great New York State Marathon Weekend
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"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
The event takes place the weekend of October 17–18, 2026 in Syracuse, New York. All races start and finish at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209. The course is a tree lined loop that circles Onondaga Lake.
Event distances and formats include:
- 5K Race
- 10K Race
- Half Marathon
- Great New York State Marathon
- 5K with Marathon Excelsior Challenge
- 5K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge
- 10K with Marathon Excelsior Challenge
- 10K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge
Course information notes that the full marathon is two loops of the half marathon course. Course maps are provided for all races. All courses are certified and the marathon is listed as a Boston qualifier with certification code NY21056DNB.
Packet pickup is offered on the Friday before the weekend and on both race mornings at event locations. Pickup locations listed include Dewitt Fleet Feet at 5800 Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY 13057 and the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse.
Additional maps and course details are available for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
