Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Lights on the Lake 5K! Celebrate the 37th Anniversary of Wegmans Lights on the Lake with a 5K! 5K Walk Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 6:00am Get ready for the holiday season by walking through the magical Lights on the Lake. This early morning 5K walk will start at 6:00am- before sunrise so that you can enjoy the beauty of all of the light displays! The walk will start at the Salt Museum Parking Lot within Onondaga Lake Park. Each participant will receive a buff! The walk will be capped at 750 participants. 5K Run Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 6:00am Get ready for the holiday season by running through the magical Lights on the Lake. This early morning 5K run will start at 6:00am- before sunrise so that you can enjoy the beauty of all of the light displays! The race will start at the Salt Museum Parking Lot within Onondaga Lake Park. Timing and results will be provided. Each participant will receive a beanie! A limited edition 2026 LOL 5K Ornaments will be given out to the top 3 finishers in each age level (these will be mailed after the race). The run will be capped at 750 participants. Top Prizes For The 5K Run Only The top racers in each age/gender category receive a limited edition 2026 Lights on the Lake 5K ornament 1-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ Packet Pick Up (for both the Walk and the Run) Date: Friday, November 20th from 3-6pm - Salt Museum (106 Lake Drive, Liverpool)- must enter off of 1st Street and turn onto Lake Drive (do not use Willow Street or Onondaga Lake Parkway entrance OR Saturday, November 21st (5K WALK) - Salt Museum - packet pick up available starting at 5am Sunday, November 22nd (5K RUN) - Salt Museum - packet pick up available starting at 5am Help us give back... A portion of the proceeds and all donations will go to Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital to use for the children that are spending the holidays in the hospital. Check out the more general wish list below*: Infant/Toddler Fisher Price Rattles Fisher Price or iPlay Stacking and Sorting Toys Fisher Price or Baby Einstein Light Up and Musical Toys Vtech or Baby Einstein Crib Soothers Preschool Lego Duplo Blocks Fisher Price Little People Plastic Baby Dolls Cars and Trucks School Age Legos Barbies Matchbox Cars Action Figures Adolescent Bath and Body Works Sets Nerf Basketball/Football Sets SU/Sports Clothing Gift Cards Art Supplies Craft Kits, Sketch Books, Journals Books and activity books! (especially for Teens) Touch and Feel Board Books, Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring Books, Adult Coloring books, Paint by Sticker books * Due to safety and infection control guidelines Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital is unable to accept the following items: used items of any kind, homemade food, blankets, pillows, or gift wrapped items.

The Liverpool Turkey Trot is a 501(c)(3) status and is a premier run with a festive atmosphere and an awesome park setting to start your Thanksgiving day! Since its humble beginnings 12 years ago, when 124 runners entered, the LTT has grown into one of the largest and most festive turkey trots in Central New York with over 2400 strong and growing!

SYRACUSE UGLY SWEATER 5K  November 28, 2026 Race Event start time 10:00am Come celebrate the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season with a fun and festive Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K for runners and walkers. The 12th Annual Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K will once again be held at Onondaga Lake Park under the Lights on the Lake. All runners participating in the Ugly Sweater 5K run (either Team Santa or Team Grinch) will receive a custom long sleeve shirt and custom finisher medal. New for 2026 will be the addition of the Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk. All of those participating in the rewarding 5K walk will receive a custom Winter Beanie and a finisher medal. Post race awards ceremony and party will be at the Cobblestone in Liverpool.  There will be awards for the Overall and Age Group winners as well as prizes for best in dress. All donations, both financial and in-kind will go to the Ainsley's Angels of Syracuse this year.

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

You're invited to Advocates' 9th Annual Stroll & Roll 5K on Saturday, May 16th! · Check-In: 9:30 am | Race start: 10:00 am · Location: Onondaga Lake Park- Willow Bay Park (Saw Mill Pavilion) 3858 Long Branch Road Liverpool, NY 13090 This accessible 5K invites people of all ages and abilities to run, walk, stroll, or roll through the Onondaga Lake's beautiful course. All participants receive: · A commemorative race medal · A picnic lunch immediately following the race (hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, and beverages) Bring your family, friends, and coworkers — form a team or join as an individual. Register by April 18th for the early-bird rate of $30. Registration is $35 after April 18th. All proceeds support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together, every mile makes a difference! *If you register for our virtual race, we will mail your bib, swag and race medal to the address listed in your registration.

This 5k run/walk will be fundraising to support Empower Parkinson Inc, a local organization that hosts events for members in the community who are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. It will be a flat out-and-back course to total 3.1 miles. This is the third annual race to benefit Empower Parkinson Inc. Last year we had over 350 participants and raised over $23,000. Help us to join the fight back against Parkinson's Disease. https://empowerparkinson.org/