2026

Port city with maritime history & themed museum. Significant War of 1812 site of historic Fort Ontario. Major railroad hub of the past; trail passes through RR tunnel.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

War of 1812

Seasonal Walk

SN: 130741 - 2026 / Y1251

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Kingsford Bell Arch in Breitbeck park, at start point
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Veterans Memorial Park on the 5/10K
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RR tunnel on both the 5/10K takes you under courthouse sq
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when is the event

Starting Wed, Apr 1st, 2026 until Dec 31st, 2026

Start times: Daylight hours

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Oswego, New York

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Lighthouses II

Rails-To-Trails

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Oswego County

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

Port City with Maritime history & themed museum. Significant War of 1812 history with walk onto historic Ft Ontario (charge for entry not on the route). The town was major railroad hub; Railroad Museum & walking trail through RR tunnel. Beautiful panoramic views from several parks on waterfront. Bridge across the Oswego river with views of the canal locks.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

There is an A award, contact the POC for details if you wish the award. Parking is on the street next to the Start Point Breitbeck Park. See website to view patch.

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Breitbeck Park, Lake Street, Oswego, NY 13126

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

Niagara Frontier Volkssport Club (AVA-0589)

Event website: www.AVAclubs.org/NFVC

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.