Hello Central New York Runners!
Welcome to Lake Effect’s Web Site!
Have a search around to see what we’re about.
On these pages expect to find out information about the local run scene, and how to get yourself motivated to join up with us no matter what your fitness goals are.
Hopefully while you’re browsing you’ll catch a little run bug and commit yourself to your next run journey with us. But first don’t forget to grab a run partner or 2 or 6!! That’s what we’re all about!!
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Also be sure to check the Race Calendar Tab often. It’s Central New York’s most comprehensive Race Calendar!
And don’t be surprised if we spot you at a race and capture your photo in our photo site.
Our Club is growing by leaps and bounds so come ride the wave with us and we’ll see you out there!
Some of the Lake Effect Runners at the 2013 Boilermaker
Weekend run opportunity 2/28/15-START @ 830a.m.
Hello runners!
This week on Saturday 2/28/15 for our group run we will preview the Tipp Hill Shamrock run. Please note there is a change of time. As March approaches it is time to get ready for the 4 mile Tipp Hill Shamrock run. This week we will meet @ 830 am in front of Coleman’s Irish Pub located at 100 S. Lowell Ave Syracuse, NY 13204. Coleman’s will open the doors for us at 930 am for coffee, water and breakfast pizza. This will be the last preview run for this race.The race this year is on 3/7/15.
We welcome all runners at any pace. We have runners between 7 and 13 min/mile pace. We also welcome walkers.
There are no scheduled races for this weekend, so come on out and get your hills in on Tipp Hill!!
Who’s in?
Wednesday bight group run opportunity 2/25/15
Hello runners happy Wednesday! We will be meeting at Café @ 407 to run the parkway at 530 pm. How many have it in them after the 1/2 on Sunday for a few shake out miles?
Weekend run opportunities 2/21/15
Hello Runners!
The group run on Saturday, February 21st we meet at Cafe 407. The address is 407 Tulip St. Liverpool, NY. We will head out into OLP which allows for anywhere from 2-20 miles and if you are looking for any hills, you can run the loop that passes near the water tower on the village roads or the 5 mile route John Ferrini has created. We welcome all runners/walkers to join us. We have regulars that run anywhere from a 7 min to 13 min per mile pace so you can almost… always find someone to run with. Please show up for a prompt departure of 8am and to hear any pre-run announcements.
Please remember to park on Rt. 370 or Rt. 57 and to leave the spaces in front of and across from the cafe open for the other morning customers.
This is the fourth annual Lake Effect Half Marathon. The course is a spectator friendly out and back course starting and ending near the Salt Museum. Proceeds go to benefit Café @ 407 (Ophelias Place). The 1st year of this race was epic with wind and blowing snow throughout the entire race. Looking forward to what this year will bring. We will see who all the real die hard runners are!
Who’s in?!
Wednesday night group run opportunity 2/18/15
Good evening runners! Tomorrow night we meet at Café @ 407 @530 pm for our group run. The longer we go with this deep freeze the more we need motivation to keep going. Spring is just around the corner. Come join us to help keep you motivated!
Monday night group run opportunity 2/16/15
Good afternoon runners! Don’t forget to pack your running clothes (your warm running clothes) and meet us at Cafe 407 at 5:30pm this evening to run a few. We will be celebrating 1 year of sobriety for our friend Suzi, the plan is 3.65 miles for 365 days but you can run any distance you’d like.
Weekend run opportunities 2/14/15
Hello Runners!
The group run on Saturday, February 14th (Happy Valentine’s Day) we meet back at Cafe 407. The address is 407 Tulip St. Liverpool, NY. We will head out into OLP which allows for anywhere from 2-20 miles and if you are looking for any hills, you can run the loop that passes near the water tower on the village roads or the 5 mile route John Ferrini has created. We welcome all runners/walkers to join us. We have regulars that run anywhere from a 7 min to 13 min per mile pace so you can almost always find someone to run with. Please show up for a prompt departure of 8am and to hear any pre-run announcements.
Please remember to park on Rt. 370 or Rt. 57 and to leave the spaces in front of and across from the cafe open for the other morning customers.
Cupid’s Chase 5K in Onondaga Lake Park in Syracuse on Saturday 2/14/15 @ 10am
This Run supports Community Options, Inc. COI is a national nonprofit organization that develops housing and employment support for people with developmental disabilities. This is their 6th annual race and this will be held not only in New York, but in 9 States and 28 race locations simultaneously. The 5K will focus on the social aspects of the event and the holiday. Participants will be encouraged to meet, talk, walk or run together. This is a certified course.
Feel The Love 5K Run/3K Walk in Cortland, NY on Saturday 2/14/15 @ 11 am
Who’s in?
Wednesday night group run 2/11/15 & Monday night group run 2/16/15
Good afternoon runners. Tonight’s group run is at 530 pm from Café @ 407 in Liverpool. It was freezing this morning but the high today is 30 which should make for a beautiful run!
Also this Monday, February 16 at 5:30 well will be having a Group Run for a special occasion. We will be celebrating the 1 year sobriety of our friend Suzi Storm, a cause worthy of celebrating. We will meet at Cafe 407 and head out for 3.65 miles (or however many your heart & feet desire) all are welcome to join. 3.65 miles for 365 days, way to go Suzi…
Who’s in!?!
Weekend run opportunity 2/7/15 *time and location change*
Hello runners! This week on Saturday 2/7/15 for our group run we have a change of location and change of time. As March approaches it is time to get ready for the 4 mile Tipp Hill Shamrock run. The race this year is on 3/7/15. This week we will meet @ 830 am in front of Coleman’s Irish Pub located at 100 S. Lowell Ave Syracuse, NY 13204. Coleman’s will open the doors for us at 930 am for coffee, water and breakfast pizza. This will be one of 2 preview runs for this race.
We welcome all runners at any pace. We have runners between 7 and 13 min/mile pace. We also welcome walkers.
Also if anyone is interested in joining, Jason F. and John F. are planning to meet at 7 am to get in some extra miles before the group run.
Who’s in!?!
Wednesday night group run opportunity 2/4/15
Good afternoon runners! Quick reminder that tonights group run is from Cafe @ 407 at 530 pm to run the parkway. We have some mild temps today so it should make for a good run! Who’s in!?!
Weekend run opportunities 1/31/15
The group run on Saturday, January 31st we meet again at Cafe 407. The address is 407 Tulip St. Liverpool, NY. We will head out into OLP which allows for anywhere from 2-20 miles and if you are looking for any hills, you can run the loop that passes near the water tower on the village roads or the 5 mile route John Ferrini has created. We welcome all runners/walkers to join us. We have regulars that run anywhere from a 7 min to 13 min per mile pace so you can almost always find someone to run with. Please show up for a prompt departure of 8am and to hear any pre-run announcements.
Please remember to park on Rt. 370 or Rt. 57 and to leave the spaces in front of and across from the cafe open for the other morning customers.
Who’s in?!
Super Couch Potato 5K in Onondaga Lake Park on Sunday 2/1/15 @ 11am
Leave it to the Syracuse Track Club to come up with a fun race on a day reserved for football. Get a fun running race on a day reserved for football. Get a 5K run in early and then hit the couch for a super day of football on Sunday 2/1/15. The Super Couch Potato 5K will be held this year at Onondaga Lake Park. The Cobblestone Ale House will play host to pre and post race activities. A certified course, great refreshments and a big screen t.v. from Top Stitch Screen Printing, and a recliner from Dunk and Bright Furniture will highlight this race. The first 500 to register will receive a commemorative hat.
