Join us for the 3rd Annual Battle of the Branches 5K on Saturday November 7, 2026 ahead of the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo at the NY State Fairgrounds (Syracuse). Choose which Branch (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or Space Force) team you want to run with. All participants will receive a custom Battle of the Branches shirt as well as a finisher Challenge Coin. Whether you served or supported come join the fun fitness battle with your fellow brothers and sisters. This race will benefit Feed Our Vets , an organization dedicated to serving our military veterans in the United States, their spouses and children, whose circumstances have left them on the battlefield of hunger, and to involve the public in fighting Veteran hunger. 5K Course Map
3.1 Miles: Custom shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $37.50 | Dec 29 | Jan 31 |
| $40.00 | Feb 1 | Nov 7 |
Pre-race Packet Pick up to be determined, more details will follow. Saturday November 7th 9:00am-10:10am at the Center of Progress Bldg, NYS Fairgrounds, Solvay, NY 13209
All non-veteran runners should park in the Brown Lot at the NYS Fairgrounds. Runners who serve/served in one of the 6 Branches can park in the Pink Lot if so desired.
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 163 | 30:50 | 18:28 |
| 2024 | 295 | 33:19 | 17:57 |
Interested in this race?