Paige's Butterfly Run

JUN

6-13

2026

Paige's Butterfly Run is a 30th-anniversary community 5K and family run in downtown Syracuse. It features a USATF-certified 5K, a 3K walk/run, team events, and a kids' fun run. The event raises funds for local childhood cancer research at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.

6-13 Jun 2026

Syracuse, New York

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

Paige's Butterfly Run is an annual community running event held in downtown Syracuse, New York. The 2026 event marks its 30th anniversary. It takes place in conjunction with the Taste of Syracuse festival.

Event Distances

The event features multiple activities:

A timed 5K race that is USATF certified.
A non-timed 3K fun fitness run/walk.
A 5K Centipede Team division for five-person teams.
A Caterpillar Crawl, a 40-foot fun run/walk for children under five years old.
A Virtual event option where participants can run on their own between specified dates.

Charity Mission

The event is a fundraiser for childhood cancer research and patient support programs. Proceeds benefit the Dr. William J. Waters Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse. Since its inception in 1997, the event has raised over five million dollars for this cause. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Centipede Team for 5k

3k Fun Fitness Run/walk

Virtual

Caterpillar Crawl