Events
Description
McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center's Step Up 4 Kids 5K & Kids Fun Run helps close out National Child Abuse Prevention month each April, taking place on the last Sunday of April each year. All funds raised through this event directly benefit local non-profit, McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, who works hard to fight against child abuse in Onondaga County. The 9th annual Step Up 4 Kids will be on Sunday, April 27th at Leavenworth Park/Middle Ages. Following the race, there will be an after party hosted by Middle Ages Brewery with live music and food trucks. Join us for a morning of fun for the entire family! All participants get a bib tear-off coupon that gets them either a free beverage from Middle Ages or a free ice cream cone from Gannon's!
Walk or stomp out child abuse all month long by signing up for one of the April Challenges. Sign up to complete 50-100 mile challenges and log your miles on this website. Post about your challenge throughout the month of April and tag us on social media! Challenge participants get a specialty long sleeved hooded tee.
Sign up for both the in person event & an April Challenge and receive $5 off your registration!
*ATTENTION - TO ENSURE A SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 10TH * Any registrations after April 10th , we cannot guarantee a shirt.
Fundraising Awards
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. When you register for Step Up 4 Kids, a fundraising page is automatically created for you. It is not a requirement to fundraise, although we do appreciate those who do! By sharing your personal fundraising link, you are also helping spread awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention month and the essential work that McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center is doing in Onondaga County. If you would like to customize or make any changes to your fundraising page, email dwalk@mcmahonryan.org
Our TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS will receive a special prize of a Step Up 4 Kids Basket filled with swag and goodies! Fundraise throughout the month of April, winners will be announced on May 1st.
Packet Pickup Info & Shirt information
*ATTENTION - TO ENSURE A SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 10TH * Any registrations after April 10th , we cannot guarantee a shirt.
2025 5K T-Shirt Design
2025 Challenge Hoodie
Packet Pickup
Friday, April 25th at Fleet Feet 3:30-6:30pm
Or pickup at the in-person event on April 27th
Race Day Schedule
Key Race Information:
Date: Sunday, April 27th 2025
Location: Leavenworth Park/Middle Ages Brewery: 120 Wilkinson Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Schedule of Events:
8:00AM-9:00AM Registration and packet pick up at Middle Ages (please be aware no cash will be accepted)
9:00AM: Kids Fun Run around Leavenworth Park
9:15AM: Announcements and National Anthem
9:30AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:15AM: Awards Ceremony for Overall Top Finishers for Female and Male
Post-Race party hosted by Middle Ages immediately following awards. Participants can enjoy 1 free beverage from Middle Ages OR an ice cream cone from Gannon's Ice Cream using their bib tear-off. There will be food trucks & live music!
Shipping Info
If you would like your shirt to be shipped to you, please be sure to add shipping when you register. You can add shipping at anytime if you did not do this when you signed up. Just purchase "shipping" in the Store Tab on Run Sign Up and this will prompt us to ship you your shirt.
Race Contact Info
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Course Map
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.mcmahonryan.org/events/step-up-4-kids/.
Syrathon
The Syracuse Parks Conservancy joins the Syracuse Parks Department to bring you Syrathon 2025! SYRATHON brings together 8 established road races, all based in the City of Syracuse and spaced throughout the calendar year, into this unique road race series! Syrathon’s eight race routes showcase Syracuse’s incredible and historic parks systems as participants journey through a number of wonderful city neighborhoods. Since 2009, the Series has encouraged, for both beginners and seasoned runners, healthful physical activity year-round, while promoting the sights and sounds of city life! In 2020 and 2021, Syrathon adapted to the challenges of Covid-19 with both virtual and in-person races, but in 2022, we returned to our traditional Series with a full schedule of races!
The Syrathon Series Challenge again will challenge registered participants to accumulate at least 26.2 race miles over the course of the Series. Those who meet the challenge are known as Syrathoners, and will have earned the coveted Syrathon Medal! All registered participants receive a cool race shirt! And, there will be race day raffles for more great prizes!
List of Races:
Tipp Hill Shamrock Virtual Run – 4 Mi
Step Up 4 Kids Run – 5K
Mountain Goat Run – 10 Mi / 5 Mi Relay
Paige’s Butterfly Run – 5K
Valley Nature Run – 4Mi
Strathmore Parks Run – 4 Mi
Inner Harbor 5K – 5K
Eastwood Parks Run – 5 Mi
Plus Free Bonus Virtual Fun Miles during the summer.
https://syracuseparksconservancy.org/syrathon/
Directions
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