Veterans Memorial Day 5K

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).

Custom-designed hi-tech sublimated shirt guaranteed to first 450 runners and free runner refreshments (yes, we will have donuts!) immediately after you finish.

SPECIAL PRICING for under 18 years of age:  $5.00 discount will be applied at checkout.

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 27, 2024

     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)

     10:30am:  Awards ceremony:  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.

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.