Syracuse.com - CNY running scene: Three 5K races on Saturday, plus the SkinnyMan triathlon in Skaneateles

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The 5K races are different kinds of competition. One is over an obstacle course. In another, competitors will be sprayed with different colors. In the third, runners will face a challenging cross country course at a local park.

Runners have their choice of a wide variety of races this Labor Day weekend.

On Saturday, three different types of 5K races are scheduled. In addition, there's the Labor Day Race Weekend in Skaneateles, which features a sprint triathlon on Saturday and other individual events (swimming, biking and running) on Sunday.

1). Ultimate Towner. Starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at Long Branch Park, Liverpool. This 4-mile race features 25 obstacles. For more, see ultimatetowner.com./#.

2). The Color Vibe 5K. Starts at 9 a.m.Saturday to Onondaga Community College. In this race, competitors will be "tagged" with colorful mists along the route. For more, see thecolorvibe.com/syracuse.php.

3). Van Buren Park Alpine Challenge Cross Country Race. Starts at 11 a.m. Saturday at Van Buren Park in Baldwinsville. Race organizers say the course through Van Buren Park will be extremely challenging. For more, see friendsofvbpark.com.

4). Labor Day Race Weekend in Skaneateles. Races Saturday and Sunday. The SkinnyMan sprint triathlon starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Sunday's schedule includes the Escape from the Judge at 8 a.m., the Coon Hill Grind at noon and a 5K road race at 4 p.m. Also, competitors can challenge themselves to the "I'm All That" two-day event. For more, see skanraces.com.

Last weekend's races:

1). Turning Stone Races. Three events were held, beginning with a 5K Saturday evening, along with a 10K and a half marathon Sunday morning. For final results of Saturday's and Sunday's races, see fleetfeetsyracuse.com.

2). Marcellus Rotary "Run for the Woods." The 4K and 5-mile races were held Saturday morning at Marcellus Park. For final results, see fleetfeetsyracuse.com.

3). Loop around the Lake. Two races, a 5k and a 15K run, were held Saturday morning, beginning at the Fulton War Memorial in Fulton. For final results, see fleetfeetsyracuse.com.

4). Inner Harbor 5K. Held Sunday morning, beginning at the Inner Harbor area in Syracuse. For final results, see fleetfeetsyracuse.com.

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