Sun, Mar 21, 2027

2027 Syracuse Half Marathon

Syracuse, NY

Opens Oct 27, 2026Annual since at least 2013

Half Marathon

Entry is $109 now and rises to $119 after Nov 3, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the 2027 Syracuse Half Marathon

The course winds through Syracuse neighborhoods, starting and finishing at the Oncenter in the heart of downtown. It moves through residential streets and parks before looping back, covering a good mix of terrain. Aid stations are spread throughout, each stocked with water, sports drink, and gels, with portable restrooms nearby.

The post-race party is held at the finish and runs well into the morning. Saranac's new beer is on tap for those of drinking age, and the food spread includes baked ziti with gluten-free options, pizza, and fruit. A live band plays the main stage while you recover.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

2,462finishers

1:07:16winner

2:07:51median

4:10:16cutoff

Top 3: Nicholas Ryan (1:07:16) · Jared Burdick (1:08:58) · Braden York (1:09:39)

The 2027 Syracuse Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2013. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 13.1 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles3/21/2027 07:30$109

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Common Questions About the 2027 Syracuse Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the 2027 Syracuse Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:07:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:10:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2027 Syracuse Half Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 2,462 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2027 Syracuse Half Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:07:16 while the median finisher took 2:07:51. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.