Register Now for the Empire State Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k with the coupon code “MEDVED20” for 20% off.
- Fast, Flat, & Scenic USATF-Certified Boston & NYC Marathon Qualifier
- HOME RUN option to FINISH ON HOME PLATE inside NBT Bank Stadium
- Epic Party inside the Stadium – Live bands, beer, & fun!
- Full, Half, & 10k with Perfect Fall Running Temperatures
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run on the field Saturday during Expo
Beautiful Run & A HOME RUN Too!
Prepare for your PR! The Empire State Marathon is the perfect NY/Boston Marathon qualifier or tune-up, and it’s returning for it’s 7th year this Fall in beautiful Syracuse, NY! With full and half distances as well as a stellar new 10k course, this popular upstate marathon winds along the beautiful Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, NY with an exhilarating finish outside NBT Bank Ballpark – and add the “HOME RUN” option to jog into the ballpark surrounded by friends, family, and live bands and finish RIGHT AT HOME PLATE!!
Epic After Party!
NBT Bank Stadium will be rocking with live bands all day welcoming runners making “The Drive Home” and finishing at home plate! Admission is free for friends & family to come and enjoy the music, great food & beer will be available while you check out the expo booths, or dance and sing along with your favorite tunes from (4) great local Syracuse bands!
Our 10k, Half & Full Marathon courses start and finish right at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. Runner and spectator parking is right on-site, allowing everyone easy access to an extremely spectator-friendly start & finish with a long runner’s chute for photos!
Empire State Marathon is an USATF Certified Course (NY14127JG) and Sanctioned Event. Our 26.2 fast & flat course (~40′ of total climb!) is a certified qualifier for Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, JFK 50, and all events that use USATF Certification standards for qualification.
Empire State Half Marathon is an USATF Certified Course (NY11107JG) and Sanctioned Event. Our extremely fast 13.1 mile course is a nearly straight out & back course ready for blisteringly-fast times with beautiful views of Onondaga Lake, running through the picturesque Onondaga Lake Park.
Need help with a training plan for the Empire State Marathon or Half Marathon? Check out the Medved Distance Training Program.
Visit their website for more details.