Events
Battle of the Branches 5K (US Army)
Battle of the Branches 5K (US Navy)
Battle of the Branches 5K (US Marines)
Battle of the Branches 5K (US Air Force)
Battle of the Branches 5K (US Coast Guard)
Battle of the Branches 5K (US Space Force)
Battle of the Branches 5K (Virtual)
Battle of the Branches 5K Ruck Division
Place
Syracuse, NY US 13209
Description
Join us for the 2nd Annual Battle of the Branches 5K on Saturday November 8, 2025 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 (Military Grey/Green option) 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.
Food Drive- Feed Our Vets
At packet pick up & at the race, we will be collecting canned food and non-perishable foods for our vets!
Packet Pickup
Thursday November 6th 5:00pm-7:00pm @ Cobblestone 400 1st Street, Liverpool, NY 13088
Saturday November 8th 9:00am-10:10am at the Center of Progress Bldg, NYS Fairgrounds, Solvay, NY 13209
Parking
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.
Race Contact Info
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