YMCA Race Weekend

YMCA Race Weekend

YMCA Race Weekend in Syracuse, Central New York takes place on June 13-14, 2026. The event combines multisport races and a trail running event and is organized by the YMCA of Central New York.

The weekend program includes multiple event formats and distances:

• Sprint Triathlon/Relay: 800 yard swim; 12 mile bike; 3 mile run
• Duathlon: 2 mile run; 12 mile bike; 3 mile run
• Aquabike: 800 yard swim; 12 mile bike
• Aqua Run: 1/2 mile swim; 3 mile run
• 8K Trail Race: trails, gravel, grass, old growth forest, meadows, two lakes

The 8K Trail Race follows a mix of non-technical groomed trails and single-track technical sections with inclines, and passes through forests and meadows around two blue-green lakes.

The weekend is staffed by volunteers. Funds raised support the YMCA of Central New York's charitable programs, including Safety Around Water, Power Scholars Academy, and the Cancer Survivors Program. There is no rain date; the Race Director may cancel or alter the event for safety reasons and race entry fees are nonrefundable. As a nonprofit event, collected monies are used to produce the race and to support YMCA charitable work. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.