Kathleen Collins
This event is in its 11 th year, not 7 th as stated. I knowbecause my son , Brian Collins, was the founder of this race, but died in 2015.
The race used to be a three day event with an Expo that hosted speakers , elite athletes, a fashion show and at least 35 vendors.
On race day during the first year over 1000 marathoners lined up for that inaugural event. The half marathon was a bit more popular with between 1400-1500 runners with their toe to the line.
Those were the days!
Empire State Marathon
Sunday October 5th, 2025
Syracuse, NY
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 1 Mile
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Prepare for your PR! The Empire State Marathon is the perfect NY/Boston Marathon qualifier or tune-up, and it’s returning for it’s 7th year this Fall in beautiful Syracuse, NY! With full and half distances as well as a stellar new 10k course, this popular upstate marathon winds along the beautiful Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, NY with an exhilarating finish outside NBT Bank Ballpark!
The Empire State Marathonis returning for it’s 7th year this Fall, providing yet another amazing competition in anun-rivaled atmosphere. With marathon and half marathon distances, this popular upstateracehas been a favorite for destination athletes. Based in Syracuse, NY the course features an Onondaga Lake setting with more welcoming views than you might expect when running miles on end.
ESM features (3) distances, an USATF-certified marathon and half marathon course, and an out & back 10k option that all start at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. The marathon course is extremely fast & flat with just a tiny bit of rolling terrain to keep your legs fresh. The biggest things that makes Empire State Marathon's weekend festival are the 1 mile family-fun run inside of the ballpark on Saturday during our expo, the live music from 4 local bands all day on Sunday, and the option to finish any of the race distances RIGHT AT HOME PLATE at NBT Bank Stadium in front of thousands of cheering spectators!
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displays approximate race location · Syracuse NY 13210
Empire State Marathon, Race Date: 2025-10-05, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:08:40 | Pelle Nogueira | 26 | Glen Ridge, NJ |
| 2nd Male | 1:08:53 | Stephen Rathbun | 33 | Westfield, NJ |
| 3rd Male | 1:09:28 | Galo Vasquez | 30 | Kingston, NY |
| 4th Male | 1:10:29 | Jack Wilson | 28 | New Paltz, NY |
| Female | 1:11:28 | Felicia Pasadyn | 23 | Hinckley, OH |
| 2nd Female | 1:16:04 | Margaret Vido | 34 | Lafayette Hill, PA |
| 3rd Female | 1:19:11 | Elizabeth McGroarty | 29 | Philadelphia, PA |
| 4th Female | 1:19:23 | Bella Burda | 28 | Princeton, NJ |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:18:38 | Adam Sandelovsky | 41 | Morristown, NJ |
| M 50-59 | 1:23:20 | Peter Gliatto | 54 | Jersey City, NJ |
| M 60-69 | 2:10:38 | German Garcia | 60 | Elmsford, NY |
| F 40-49 | 1:33:59 | Kristen Dams-O’Connor | 44 | Mamaroneck, NY |
| F 50-59 | 1:26:37 | Jenifer Martin | 53 | Morristown, NJ |
| F 60-69 | 3:00:03 | Peggy Liguori | 66 | Kinnelon, NJ |
| F 70+ | 2:05:15 | DONNA STEFFANCI | 70 | Wappingers Falls, |
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The founder of the Empire State marathon was my friend Brian Collins. I was the Race announcer for this event, and many other events Brian produced. Brian was more than a founder of this race, , he was a gifted athlete having completed numerous marathons (Boston), and Ironman races! He was my training partner and truly missed by many! We spent many days and nights talking and planning for this event, his dream lives on...Ray