Syracuse.com - CNY running scene: Two holiday-themed 5K runs on Saturday

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Water stops in one race will include Christmas cookies.

There's two running events Saturday in Central New York, both with a holiday theme.

1). Oswego YMCA Reindeer Run: Starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oswego YMCA, 249 W. First St., Oswego. A 5K run/walk. Come dressed in a holiday costume. For more, see oswegoymca.org.

2). Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K Run/Walk: Fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 5K starting at 9 a.m. Both start at the St. Mary's School, 61 N. Main St. Cortland. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater. Water stops will include Christmas cookies. For more, see smscortland.org.

Last week's results:

1). The 45th Annual Turkey Day Races: Held Thanksgiving Day at C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville. Featured a 800-meter kids run, along with 5 and 10K races. See syracuse.com for final results.

2). The Fayetteville-Manlius Turkey Trot: Held Thanksgiving Day at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. The event included a 800 meter run at 10 a.m., followed by 4K and 8K runs at 10:15. Competitors were not timed. However, the winners received pumpkin pies. To see the winners, go to syracuse.com.

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