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"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend race video

"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 18, 202642.195km · 21.1km
YouTube · NewsChannel 9 WSYR Syracuse
Race date in 11 days
Oct 18, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Syracuse · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, October 28, 2025 ~ Fri, October 16, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a course that circles Onondaga Lake once.

The route runs along tree-lined paths.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
bootycuddles
“I did this race last year, and I’m doing the full marathon this year.”

At Loop the Lake half marathon, the mild hills made for manageable running. The runner regretted seeing people abandon the toilet line because too few portable toilets were available, but remembered the race fondly.

Read the original on Reddit / u/bootycuddles

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Great New York State Marathon raises funds for Kelleigh's Cause

NewsChannel 9 WSYR Syracuse

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Great New York State Marathon

Entry cost $110

until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5k with Marathon Excelsior Challenge

Entry cost $120

until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K with Marathon Excelsior Challenge

Entry cost $135

until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $85

until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 5K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge · 10K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge

5K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge

Entry cost $110

until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K with Half Marathon Excelsior Challenge

Entry cost $120

until Oct 16, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km08:00
Half21.0975km08:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, NY

Finish · Google Maps

The events are Half Marathon, Great New York State Marathon, 5k with Marathon Excelsior Challenge, and 10K with Marathon Excelsior Challenge.

The start takes place around Onondaga Lake State (finish nearby), Syracuse, NY, at 8:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (50°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

For the Loop the Lake Marathon Weekend in Syracuse, packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No rail/subway station nearby. Nearest transit link is Syracuse's Centro Transit Hub / Warren Street downtown (several miles from venue), not walkable.

Start/finish is Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY.

Onsite free parking available.

Centro (local transit authority) runs a bus route from Warren Street (across from the Centro Transit Hub, Downtown Syracuse) to the amphitheater's front circle/main gate for events at this venue,

running roughly 2 hours before to 30 min after events;

a separate paid shuttle ($4 roundtrip) also runs from Warren St with free parking at the Oncenter Garage.

These are the amphitheater's standard event shuttle services (concerts etc. Race is centered at a large amphitheater venue with ample free onsite parking, so most runners drive;

downtown Syracuse transit link exists but requires a bus, not walking.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (loop course finishes at the same amphitheater venue).

Finish is at the same Empower FCU Amphitheater;

same shuttle/parking situation applies.

More details

Centro public bus + a paid ($4 RT) shuttle both connect Downtown Syracuse (Warren Street) to the amphitheater's main gate;

standard venue service, timing not marathon-specific.

Stations & transport near the venue

Syracuse is served by Centro, which now supports contactless tap-to-pay with a debit/credit card or mobile wallet directly at the farebox (rolled out 2024),

in addition to the GoCentroBus app and cash;

an unlimited day pass is about $4.

The Great New York State Marathon course runs through downtown/lakefront Syracuse,

so Centro is genuinely usable for spectators or point-to-point travel around race weekend.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is handled through runsignup.com,

with the start and finish at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview (490 Restoration Way), near Onondaga Lake in Syracuse.

The event is a weekend festival, with the 5K and 10K on Saturday and the half marathon and full marathon on Sunday.

BIB pickup is also available on race-morning at the venue, making the race accessible to participants traveling from farther away.

Mid-October in Syracuse, New York, is described as a season of colorful fall foliage.

Times are local to Syracuse. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend start line in Syracuse

Hotels that make race morning easy

3 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Holiday Inn & Suites Syracuse Airport - Liverpool, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 4.3km

7.7/10(203)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

5 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Syracuse Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Syracuse Airport Transfers (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

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Syracuse Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Syracuse with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Syracuse.

Total cost and budget for "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend

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Runner stories and questions about "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Syracuse runners' room

Frequently asked questions about "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend

FAQ
When does "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 18, 2026 in Syracuse, NY, United States.

How much is the "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What distances does "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend 2026 start?

Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse, NY 13209.

Where does "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend 2026 finish?

Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, NY.

When does registration for "LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend 2026 open?

Registration runs from Tue, October 28, 2025 to Fri, October 16, 2026.

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