Syracuse.com - CNY running scene: One race on Thursday, two on Saturday

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One event on Saturday features a 4-mile course loaded with difficult terrain and 13 challenging obstacles including a rope wall, cargo net, monkey bars, slip 'n' slide, and mud pit at the finish.

This weekend's running calendar features one race on Thursday and two on Saturday. One of Saturday's events is a multi-faceted competition, featuring such obstacles as a rope wall and mud pit at the finish.

1). Teal there's a Cure, a 5K run, begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at Marcellus Park in Marcellus. Entry fee is $35. Online registration until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Proceeds go toward Ovarian Cancer Research and GRACE'S ( non-profit organization offering support to women of Central New York who are affected by gynecologic cancers). For more or to register, see gracesgarden.org.

2). Finn McCool, 4-mile Odyssey, registration begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Song Mountain Resort, 1 Song Mountain Road, in Tully. Participants will navigate a 4-mile course loaded with difficult terrain and 13 challenging obstacles including a rope wall, cargo net, monkey bars, slip 'n' slide, and a mud pit at the finish. The event includes waves or competitors heading off every 20 minutes. Registration closes at noon Thursday. Cost is $60. For more, finnmccool4mile.com.

2). Chris' Run/Beth's Walk, begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Town Park, Route 26, in Cincinnatus. A 5K run and walk. The run is dedicated to a young man who died after attending an underage drinking party, and the walk is for a woman who died from pancreatic cancer. A one mile, fun run for kids ages 3 to 12 will follow. Cost is $20 for the 5K course. Team option is $12 per person in a team/family of three or more. Proceeds go to local youth activities and the American Cancer Society. For more call, 607-863-3650.

Last week's results:

1). Ride & Run for the Rescue, was held Saturday at Long Branch Park, in Liverpool. The event included a 5K run and 10-, 20-, 40- and 62-mile bike rides. For results from the 5K run, see rmlifechanging.org/results.

2). The Patriot Run was held Sunday at Paul V. Moore High School in Central Square. The event began with a fun run mile, followed by a 5K race. For results, see fleetfeetsyracuse.com/events.

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