2014 Race Weekend Information
First, on behalf of everyone from the Syracuse Half Marathon we would like to thank you for
joining us this weekend! You and 1500 other runners will hit the streets of Syracuse this Sunday
and we wanted to give you all some information to make your experience as enjoyable and safe
as possible.
1. Early Packet Pickups Encouraged: Please come to Fleet Feet Sports Syracuse (Dewitt), the
official running store partner of the Syracuse Half Marathon, on Saturday (March 22nd) between
10:00 am and 5:00 pm.
2. Race Day Packet Pickup: On race day between 6:30 am and 7:45 am inside the OnCenter.
Please arrive early to get your packet so that we can start the race promptly at 8:00 am.
3. Race Day Parking: The parking lot or parking garage across the street from the OnCenter is
FREE. These lots hold over 1300 vehicles so there is plenty of space. To access these areas, as
you head west from 81 down Harrison you can turn left on Townsend St and the lots will be on
your right. More information can be found here: http://oncenter.org/media/parking_map4.pdf.
Street parking is also free but we ask that you please do not park on State Street, as this is part
of the course.
4. OnCenter Restrooms: There will be plenty of restrooms available inside the OnCenter. The
restrooms in Exhibit Hall B, Exhibit Hall A and adjacent to the Grand Ballroom will all be open
for your convenience. There will also be Port-Potties near the finish line. If you notice a line
forming at a restroom, please find another one.
5. Course Restrooms: Porta-Potties will be located at aid stations #2, #3, & #4. Each set of
porta-potties will be placed slightly PAST each aid station.
6. Ready, Set, Go…. The race will be starting at 8:00 am sharp. The roads are not closed to
traffic. Runners will have a dedicated, coned-off lane but no roads are closed to traffic. We ask
that NO one run with headphones, iPods, strollers or anything of this nature. This is for your
safety, as we want you to be fully aware of your surroundings. Please line up according to a
realistic pace that you plan to run. Up front we will have the elites and the sub-7 min per mile
pace. This will then be followed by the 7-min to 9-min per mile pace. We have an on-course time
limit of 4hrs at which point the course will be closed and re-opened to traffic. Please be advised
that if you do not reach the 10K mark by 9:55 am, you will be asked to use the sidewalk and
obey all traffic laws.
7. Aid Stations. There will be five (5) aid stations on the course. These are at miles markers, 1.5,
3.5, 6, 8.5, and 11. Each aid station will have GU Brew (Raspberry or Lemon Lime) and water.
Aid stations 3, and 4 will have GU energy gels (Lemon Lime Sublime, Espresso Love, and
Roctane Chocolate Raspberry). We do ask that you help us keep this course clean and put your
trash in the trash can and trash bags at the aid stations if possible.
Aid Station # 1 – Sponsored by the CNY Bread Run
Aid Station # 2 – Sponsored by Cuse Vs Cancer 5k
Aid Station # 3 - Sponsored by Good Samaritan 5k (April 12th)
Aid Station # 4 - Sponsored by the Rescue Mission (Ride and Run for the Rescue)
Aid Station #5 – Sponsored by Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub
8. Awards Ceremony: At 10:30am, we will present a donation check to the Priscilla Mahar
Animal Foundation (www.pmawf.org). Following this presentation we will be presenting
awards for the top 3 overall and top 3 in each age group.
9. Bib Placement: Each bib has a timing chip secured on it. Please place your bib on your
outermost running garment. Do not cover up your bib. In order to cross the finish line, your bib
must be visible. This ensures timing results and accuracy.
10. Pre and Post Race: Before or after the race, make sure you stop by to see some of our
sponsors and other local races inside Exhibit Hall B. Once you finish, head back inside Hall B
for the TOPS Post Race Party and a hot pancake breakfast. Here you can also enjoy the music of
Syracuse icon, Just Joe!
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11. Pictures: Our official photographer is Trent Willott photography. There will be several spots
on the course where you will be photographed. Photos can be purchased when they are available
(approx. March 26th) http://twphoto.us/ Following the race, get your picture taken next to
your official time inside the Oncenter (Exhibit Hall B).
12. Runner tracking: Have your friends or family track you at the 5k, 10k, 15k and finish via
facebook, text message, twitter or email here: http://syracusehalf.com/runner-tracking/
13. Apparel Purchases: TopStitch will be inside the OnCenter selling official Syracuse Half
Marathon gear! They accept credit card, check or cash.
14. Bag Check: For those who would like to check a bag, we have this available inside of the
Oncenter. Please ensure that your items are in a clear plastic bag.
Upstate Event Management, Inc. wants to thank our corporate sponsors, our volunteers, medical
staff, City of Syracuse Police, Onondaga County Sheriff’s, City of Syracuse and everyone
involved. Without you, this event would not be possible!
See you this weekend at the Syracuse Half Marathon!
List of vendors and races you will see at the Syracuse Half Marathon:
Rod Squad Relay
Show Your Swell 5K
Good Samaritan 5K
School House to White House 5K
Valley Nature Run
Cuse vs Cancer 5K
Rescue Mission
Bread Run
ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer
Paige's Butterfly Run
Empire State Marathon
Teal Ribbon Run
Gillie Girl Tri
Eclipse Multi-Sport (Finn McCool 4-mile)
Syracuse Woman Magazine
Fleet Feet Sports Syracuse
Famous Mike's Pickles
AfterShokz
Brooks Running
Superfeet
Strassburg Medical/ ICY Feet
Addaday
Salt City CrossFit
Onondaga School Massage
Syracuse Kayak Club
Spring Time 10k
Paint Westvale Purple 5k
Top Stitch
Fay-Man 5k
USATF Niagara
Feel free to stop by and check out each of these awesome groups!