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The Westcott Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY

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Sunday August 2 2026

Thornden Park Aquathon

Hosted by: Thornden Park Association and Syracuse Parks & Rec

Kids Aquathon at Thornden Park is an annual FREE summertime fitness challenge that combines swimming and running into a fun youth sporting event!  Kids between the ages of 3 and 15  swim a specified distance in the pool, followed immediately by a run through the park.

Course Length: Four courses will be offered based on age-level:

  • Long (ages 12-15): 100 meter swim and 3/4 mile run
  • Short (ages 7-11): 42 meter swim and 1/2 mile run
  • Junior (ages 5-7): 22 meter swim and 1/4 mile run
  • Mini (ages 3-4): assisted swim across the pool followed by a short run

Register: This event is FREE but space is limited. Pre-registration is open now at Syracuse RecDesk.

(On-site registration will be available too!)

 

For more information go to: www.thorndenpark.org

Aquathon at Thornden Park is sponsored bySyracuse Department of Parks and Recreation and Thornden Park Association