SYRATHON 2012!  DETAILS TO COME! The City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, with Fleet Feet Sports, The Syracuse New Times, and Saucony Sports, are proud to offer this unique series of road races through our city’s parks system, and along charming city streets.  The Series is designed to encourage healthful physical activity year-round…all while promoting the sights and sounds of city life! 

Syrathon is made possible by the support of its generous sponsors, and, of course, the tremendous efforts of the individual race committees.  Each of Series races are well-established because of the hard work and creative, thoughtful planning of individual race committee.  Each race has it’s own flavor, and the dedication of all race volunteers brings great benefit to respective city neighborhoods and to so many charitable causes.

The Challenge ... For 2012 details, check back soon! In the mean time...keep on running!

Remember…this Series challenge is “participation-based”…which means there are no times to keep track of; no placements to worry about.  Just get out there, take it at your own pace, and have fun!

The Races

	Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run...Syrathon again kicks off with the Shamrock Run…and takes runners through Burnet Park and past historic neighborhood pubs and landmarks, including the famous “green-on-top” traffic light.  Music from local bands provide motivation all along the route! Celebrating its 5th Running! Date: March 10, 2012    Time: 11:00a.m.     Distance: 4 miles     Contact: info@tipphillrun.com
	Dunn Tire Mountain Goat Run…33rd running of the Goat will again bring you on an exhilarating tour of the city, tackling 2 of Syracuse’s highest peaks along the way and concluding with a tremendous party in Clinton Square.  MG Race Expo is now held at the new Fleet Feet location on Bridge Street! Date: May 5, 2012     Time: 3K Run/walk – 9:45a.m. / 10 mi. run - 10:15a.m. Contact:goatrun@twcny.rr.com
	Paige's Butterfly Run...Thrilling run connecting Clinton Square with the Inner Harbor and the Creek Walk, benefiting the Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders at Golisano Children's Hospital. Run, Walk or Crawl at Paige's Butterfly Run and then stay for the Taste of Syracuse!  Date: June 2, 2012    Time: 9:00a.m.              Distance: 5K (3.1mi) Contact: paigesrun@twcny.rr.com
	Inner Harbor 5k…Syrathons’s newest addition, this late summer run launches from the beautiful Inner Harbor and visits Leavenworth Park and the Creekwalk. Proceeds benefit the Inner Wealth Initiative, a collaborative & grassroots movement intended to enhance the mental health and wellness of children and families throughout our communities. Date: August 26, 2012 Time: 9:00a.m. Distance: 5K (3.1mi) Contact:docgilbert@hotmail.com
	Strathmore Parks Run…Scenic course that includes beautiful Onondaga Park, lovely neighborhood streets and breath taking views from atop the Woodlawn Resevoir. Date: September 23, 2012  Time:2:00  Distance:4 miles   Contact:Strathmore.neighborhood@yahoo.com
	Eastwood Park-to-Park Autumn Run…Incredible fall colors round out your series with a trek along tree-lined neighborhood streets, and finish like an Olympian with a loop around the Track at Sunnycrest Park.  Date: October 28, 2012 Time: 10:00a.m. Distance: 5 miles Contact:eastwoodrun@gmail.com

The Prizes (more details to come)

Race Day Prize Drawings….will be awarded to winners of a random prize drawing. Be sure to visit the SYRATHON/Fleet Feet tent before each race to register for the FREE drawing!

Commemorative Medals…awarded to all Syrathoners – those covering at least 26.2 miles over the course of the challenge.

The Procedures (details to come)

1. Sign up for each race…Participation in the prize drawings and Race Series challenge is free, HOWEVER, you must register for each race individually, and pay the requisite race fees, according to procedures listed on each race registration form!  Eligibility for prizes will be determined via participant lists provided by the race directors or timing companies. 
2. Visit the Syrathon 2012 Fleet Feet booth on race day… Fill out a short information card/raffle ticket to be entered into that day’s raffle, as well as into the Grand Prize raffle.  Be sure to visit the booth before each series race for the greatest chance of winning.