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Sand to Serengeti

Fayetteville, United States • 17 May 2026

Event details

Sand to Serengeti is a trail race held on May 17, 2026 at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, NY. The event is part of the Salty Miles Trail Series and offers two distances:

  • 10 mile trail run
  • 3 mile trail run

Packet pick-up is at Fleet Feet in East Syracuse. Participants in the 10 mile receive a finisher medal; 3 mile participants receive a sports towel. Optional add-ons include a t-shirt for $25 and a neck gaiter for $8. Awards for the 10 mile include cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers and donated gift cards for specific placings. The 3 mile awards are ribbons for first and second place male and female finishers. A raffle and other local-donor prizes are noted. The event supports a local not-for-profit charity partner for 2026.

Course and logistics

Both races start at the sandy beach area of Green Lakes State Park and use the park trails around Round Lake and the area referred to as the Serengeti. The 10 mile route loops around the top section before descending back to the lakes and beach. The 3 mile route circles the two lakes and returns to the beach. There will be parking in the beach parking lots and park bathrooms will be open. The organizers advise appropriate trail footwear and note potential for injury; registrants agree to the event liability release. Aid on course is water-only and athletes are advised to carry hydration or nutrition. Transfers between distances are allowed; no pro-rated refunds and no refunds after the stated deadline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Fayetteville

Race information

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10 mi
10 Miler
3 mi
3 Miler
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