Faculty and Staff: Join Your Colleagues at the Syracuse WorkForce Run/Walk/Roll for Food, Fitness and Fun
At the 2023 Syracuse WorkForce Run/Walk/Roll (formerly the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge), Syracuse University held the distinction of being the largest employer represented among dozens of local companies participating in the annual tradition for the second year in a row.
In June, University faculty and staff members will have the opportunity to reclaim that title and enjoy an evening of camaraderie, networking, food, fun and movement. Participants of all abilities and fitness levels are encouraged to join the Syracuse University team. 鈥淐ampus gets very busy this time of year with Commencement and end of year activities, so this is a fun evening to hang out with people that share the same Orange pride,鈥 says Jacqui Smith, member of the planning committee for the University鈥檚 team. 鈥淭his is also a great chance to get to know other folks from around campus in a low-pressure environment. And there鈥檚 food and T-shirts so who can say no to that?!鈥
Everyone鈥檚 favorite mascot, Otto, will also be there again this year to cheer on the Syracuse team鈥攕o if you鈥檝e ever wanted to give them a high-five as you cross the finish line, here is your chance!
Interested? Here鈥檚 What You Need to Know
- This year鈥檚 race begins at 6:45 p.m. on聽Thursday, June 6, at Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool.
- The distance is 5K (3.1 miles) and a map of the course is聽.
- There is a $43 registration fee, half of which is paid by the University. Participants will need to make a $21.50 credit card payment when they .
- The deadline to register is聽Monday, May 6.
- The registration fee includes a Syracuse University team t-shirt to wear during the event, an official race T-shirt and a complimentary buffet-style dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available).
- Packet and t-shirt pickup will be held at our tent 1.5-2 hours before the event.
- Parking is available at NBT Bank Stadium, and a complimentary shuttle bus service is provided. The has detailed parking information and answers to frequently asked questions.
The Syracuse WorkForce Run is for聽 of the University; however friends and family are welcome to join by registering as an individual participant, paying the full race fee of $55 and picking up their own race packet.
鈥淒on鈥檛 miss out on this great team building event and opportunity to represent Syracuse University, while getting some exercise with others,鈥 says Erin Schaal, who is also a member of the planning committee.
For any questions about the event, please email wellness@syr.edu.
