Syracuse Festival of Races

The Word On The Street

Here are some of the things that Festival participants have said in unsolicited notes:

"Most races don't have the feel of an important event like this one does. Thanks to the volunteers. I've only been running a few years, but I make sure we make yours every year."
--Tom Hamlin, Brackney, PA

"My family and I had a great time as usual. I don't know what to attribute this to but I ran my fastest 5K of my life (by almost 40 seconds) today. I've set PRs numerous times at your event, but today's time was something I never imagined possible."
--Mike Tucker, Cato, NY

"The management is the best of any of the races I have been here in the U.S. I really enjoy running Syracuse because of the good people you work together with."
--Charles Njeru, Kenya

"It was a GREAT race. The conditions were perfect, the organization superb. I am sure that we will be back again next year and subsequent years, knowing the good times on and off the course we can expect."
--Tom Bulger, Willow Street A.C., Schenectady, NY

"Sunday was great! It was perfectly organized and went off without a hitch. We had a great time and the Girl Scouts will benefit from all your work."
--Carol Canne, Marcellus, NY

"What a great race!!!! It was such a thrill to be able to participate in the Women's 5K. My daughter ran in the 3K. My family just joined the Syracuse Chargers and it's great to be part of such an awesome group."
--Anne Gorton, Kirkville, NY

"I just wanted to congratulate you and the entire crew responsible for holding such an enjoyable event. I'm a sophomore at S.U., and this was actually my first road race ever! Everything was organized very well and efficiently, and I really appreciated how quickly I received an e-mail about my official finishing time."
--Naomi Susman, Syracuse, NY

"I have to tell you that we had a lot of people go home happy after the race. Most of the men ran their fastest time of the year out there. The race itself was superb and well organized. I think the only thing that disappointed me was that I was not healthy to run. We had a blast and we will return next year."
--Zach Yannone, Willow Street A.C., Albany, NY

"I'm training for the Dublin Marathon, and I've never competed in a running event before, but I heard about the Festival of Races and thought I'd try it. It was a blast!!! . . .though quite different from what I'm used to: long distance, pacing myself. Thank your so much for the opportunity! I'm hooked!"
--Amy Sue Eash, Owego, NY

"A thanks is in order to you and all the volunteers for putting on yet another terrific SFoR"
--Bob Troy, Baldwinsville, NY

"Wonderful event! The BEST and MY FAVORITE outdoor 5K race! I always have a PR because of the safe course, great organization and the awesome volunteers. Thanks!"
--Claudine V. Malcolm, Schenectady, NY

"The whole event had a magical feel to it. What a great celebration of running!"
--Bob Nugent, Binghamton, NY

"You did a terrific job. My oldest son came in from SUNY Geneseo to run and brought a roommate from Lansing, NY to join in. My youngest ran in the 3K and he cannot wait to run in the 5K next year. We made it a family event with my wife and daughter taking pictures."
--Barry Kogut, Fayetteville, NY

"Thank you for all the work you put into this wonderful community event. My mother, my youngest daughter, and I all had a great time!"
--Val Robbins, Liverpool, NY

"Once again, you all did a superb job!"
--Lewis Cutler, Cato, NY

"Thanks for putting on a great race."
--Mike Melfi, Syracuse, NY

"Being fairly new at the running game, I felt compelled to say how well I enjoyed the race. The people were friendly, and had the utmost profession in attitude. . . I look forward to next year."
--Mark P. Carson

"My gratitude to all those who helped with the weekend and made everything remarkably smooth."
--Vicki Mitchell, Amherst, NY

"You put together excellent races. Thanks for treating us so well."
--George and Marsha Tillson, Shortsville, NY

"Nice, nice, nice!"
--Sister Rosemary Sherman "the Running Nun," Rochester, NY

"VERY WELL DONE!"
--Cathy Troisi, Seneca Falls, NY

"The race was a SUPER one! I hope to be back next year."
--Sue O'Malley, Montour Falls, NY

"It's such a great event, and it runs so smoothly that it's easy to forget the hours of dedication."
--Nancy and Ed Frisillo, New Hartford, NY

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The Word On The Street *Here are some of the things that Festival participants have said in unsolicited notes:* "Most races don't have the feel of an important event like this one does. Thanks to the volunteers. I've only been running a few years, but I make sure we make yours every year." --Tom Hamlin, Brackney, PA "My family and I had a great time as usual. I don't know what to attribute this to but I ran my fastest 5K of my life (by almost 40 seconds) today. I've set PRs numerous times at your event, but today's time was something I never imagined possible." --Mike Tucker, Cato, NY "The management is the best of any of the races I have been here in the U.S. I really enjoy running Syracuse because of the good people you work together with." --Charles Njeru, Kenya "It was a GREAT race. The conditions were perfect, the organization superb. I am sure that we will be back again next year and subsequent years, knowing the good times on and off the course we can expect." --Tom Bulger, Willow Street A.C., Schenectady, NY "Sunday was great! It was perfectly organized and went off without a hitch. We had a great time and the Girl Scouts will benefit from all your work." --Carol Canne, Marcellus, NY "What a great race!!!! It was such a thrill to be able to participate in the Women's 5K. My daughter ran in the 3K. My family just joined the Syracuse Chargers and it's great to be part of such an awesome group." --Anne Gorton, Kirkville, NY "I just wanted to congratulate you and the entire crew responsible for holding such an enjoyable event. I'm a sophomore at S.U., and this was actually my first road race ever! Everything was organized very well and efficiently, and I really appreciated how quickly I received an e-mail about my official finishing time." --Naomi Susman, Syracuse, NY "I have to tell you that we had a lot of people go home happy after the race. Most of the men ran their fastest time of the year out there. The race itself was superb and well organized. I think the only thing that disappointed me was that I was not healthy to run. We had a blast and we will return next year." --Zach Yannone, Willow Street A.C., Albany, NY "I'm training for the Dublin Marathon, and I've never competed in a running event before, but I heard about the Festival of Races and thought I'd try it. It was a blast!!! . . .though quite different from what I'm used to: long distance, pacing myself. Thank your so much for the opportunity! I'm hooked!" --Amy Sue Eash, Owego, NY "A thanks is in order to you and all the volunteers for putting on yet another terrific SFoR" --Bob Troy, Baldwinsville, NY "Wonderful event! The BEST and MY FAVORITE outdoor 5K race! I always have a PR because of the safe course, great organization and the awesome volunteers. Thanks!" --Claudine V. Malcolm, Schenectady, NY "The whole event had a magical feel to it. What a great celebration of running!" --Bob Nugent, Binghamton, NY "You did a terrific job. My oldest son came in from SUNY Geneseo to run and brought a roommate from Lansing, NY to join in. My youngest ran in the 3K and he cannot wait to run in the 5K next year. We made it a family event with my wife and daughter taking pictures." --Barry Kogut, Fayetteville, NY "Thank you for all the work you put into this wonderful community event. My mother, my youngest daughter, and I all had a great time!" --Val Robbins, Liverpool, NY "Once again, you all did a superb job!" --Lewis Cutler, Cato, NY "Thanks for putting on a great race." --Mike Melfi, Syracuse, NY "Being fairly new at the running game, I felt compelled to say how well I enjoyed the race. The people were friendly, and had the utmost profession in attitude. . . I look forward to next year." --Mark P. Carson "My gratitude to all those who helped with the weekend and made everything remarkably smooth." --Vicki Mitchell, Amherst, NY "You put together excellent races. Thanks for treating us so well." --George and Marsha Tillson, Shortsville, NY "Nice, nice, nice!" --Sister Rosemary Sherman "the Running Nun," Rochester, NY "VERY WELL DONE!" --Cathy Troisi, Seneca Falls, NY "The race was a SUPER one! I hope to be back next year." --Sue O'Malley, Montour Falls, NY "It's such a great event, and it runs so smoothly that it's easy to forget the hours of dedication." --Nancy and Ed Frisillo, New Hartford, NY
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