About DeRuyter Lake - & It's Dam

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DeRuyter's Dam located on the North Shore of DeRuyter Lake -  curiously located in Onondaga, Madison AND Cortland Counties - has served as a significant focal point for Central New York since it was built in the 1800's.  Begun in 1859 and then suspended during the Civil War before being finished by 1865, DeRuyter Lake and its Dam have long served New York State's Central Canal Waterways (including providing water over the years to the Erie Canal and the Town of Manlius in Onondaga County).  

More recently, for over 50 years the DeRuyter Dam has been a spectacular visual and destination spot for athletes competing in a variety of races including the legendary Tromptown half-marathon since 1975 as well as the  innovative ADIRT triathlons and its Copperman races for the last 30 years and finally as the halfway mark of the Syracuse 70.1 Half Ironman and OnondagaMan for more than a decade. 

Now, recognizing the historic, athletic and aesthetic value behind and beyond the DeRuyter Lake Dam, we have launched the DAM 8 / 8k Running Race vs. Cancer.

Come and experience the absolute beauty of DeRuyter Lake and its 8k Run around it.  In the shadows of, and fed by, the streams and beauty of Onondaga County's Highland Forest,  DeRuyter Lake's DAM 8 is a unique and important running race.  Unique in being an 8k - one of only 5 in all of New York State - and important in keeping our Rural Communities alive and vibrant!

DONATE

We offer the opportunity to donate to the CROUSE HEALTH FOUNDATION and its FIGHT against CANCER.

While many dollars have been raised and many individuals have won their fight, the ravages of the disease continue to destroy. Thus, proceeds from the event will be donated directly to the Crouse Hospital Foundation to support this fight.

When registering for the race the site will offer the option for donating. The donation amount will be sent separately and directly to the CROUSE HEALTH FOUNDATION.