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Veterans Memorial Day 5K

Mon, May 25, 2026, 9:28 AM EDT

Location
Camillus, NY
37 Main St, 13031
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run a certified 5K along a historic Olympic Torch route, cheered by 15,000 parade spectators at the start of the Memorial Day parade.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Veterans Memorial Day 5K for a unique point-to-point experience that kicks off the annual Memorial Day parade. Run along a certified course that once hosted the 1996 Olympic Torch route, cheered on by 15,000 spectators. The race concludes at the historic Sims Store after a scenic stretch on the Camillus Erie Canal Trail. Celebrate your finish with a commemorative American flag pin and a donut.

What to expect

  • Start your point-to-point 5K with 15,000 parade spectators cheering you on.
  • Follow a certified course that includes a stretch of the historic Erie Canal Trail.
  • Celebrate your finish with a commemorative American flag pin and a donut.

Standout details

  • 15,000 parade spectators
  • 1996 Olympic Torch route
  • Certified 5K course
  • Commemorative American flag pin & donut

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Point-to-point race where 15,000 parade spectators cheer you on at the start of the Memorial Day parade/race course!  Run along the same route the 1996 Olympic Torch followed on the way to Atlanta and enter the last kilometer along the historic Camillus Erie Canal Trail finishing at the historic Sims Store.  CERTIFIED course (NY-07039JG).

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICING for under 18 years of age if you register before race day.

SPECIAL RACE DAY PARKING INFO:  This is a point-to-point race.  Plan your packet pick-up and parking accordingly.  It is 1 mile from the Village to the Finish Line.  Suggest parking along Newport Road, Van Alstine Road and DeVoe Road, where it will be a short warm-up jog to the start line.

Race Day Schedule: Monday, May 25, 2026

7:30am - 9:00am:  Registration (online ONLY) and Packet Pick-Up at Camillus Senior Center on First Street

9:28am: Race Start on West Genesee St in the Village of Camillus (first block west of West Genesee St and Newport Rd)

Immediately upon Finish the top 2 male and female runners will be awarded and EVERY runner will receive our commemorative American flag pin as they cross the finish line. Grab a DONUT to celebrate your run!

ALL premium items will be available ONLY through Race Day; NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please note:  No baby strollers, pets or music devices with or without headphones will be allowed.  The Erie Canal Towpath is narrow and runner safety is always our first concern.

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