On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Orange! Faculty and Staff at the Syracuse WorkForce Run (Gallery)

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The Syracuse WorkForce Run was held at Onondaga Lake Parkway Tuesday, bringing together workers from across Central New York for a night of food, fun, fitness and friendly competition among area employers.

This year’s event, which raised funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York, included 158 University employees. Everyone’s favorite mascot, Otto the Orange, was there to cheer on the runners and walkers and give plenty of high-fives. Jay Hubisz, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Sascha Scott, associate professor of art and music histories in the College of Arts and Sciences, were the highest placing runners from the University, both finishing in the top 30.

Each June, the Faculty and Staff Wellness Initiative in the Office of Human Resources sponsors the University’s participation in the WorkForce Run, as part of their mission of empowering and encouraging employees to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle. A special thanks to the Wellness Champions who assisted the wellness team in coordinating this year’s event, including Melissa Chirico Brown, Gianna Mangicaro, Jacqui Smith and Alecia Zema.

All photos below were captured by Amy Manley, senior multimedia producer, Division of Communications.

A large group of people pose for a photo on a road, wearing matching navy blue shirts with race bibs at the Syracuse WorkForce Run. White tents are visible in the background under a clear, sunny sky. — Syracuse University faculty and staff participate in the 2025 Syracuse WorkForce Run.

Four individuals run on a road during a race event, wearing Syracuse University t-shirts and race bibs numbered 2533, 2587, and 2604. Tents and other participants are visible in the background on a clear, sunny day.

A group of people participate in a running event. The central figure wears a navy blue Syracuse University t-shirt and a race bib numbered 2579.

A group of people pose outdoors on a road wearing athletic clothing and race bibs, including numbers 2583, 2515, and 2508. The Syracuse University mascot, Otto the Orange, kneels in front. Several individuals wear shirts with the letter 'S' and 'Syracuse University' text.

Three people seen from behind wearing matching navy blue shirts with the text: 'ON YOUR MARK GET SET GO ORANGE SYRACUSE WORKFORCE RUN 2025.' They are outdoors at a race, with other participants and spectators in the background.

Two runners participate in a race. The runner on the left wears a blue shirt and black shorts with bib number 559. The runner on the right wears a navy blue Syracuse University shirt, black shorts, and bib number 2516. Banners along the route read 'Syracuse Workforce Run'

Two individuals stand side by side outdoors, both wearing navy blue t-shirts with the orange Syracuse University logo and text. One person has a race bib numbered 2595. A tent and other people are visible in the background.

A group of people run in a race on a road, with several runners wearing numbered bibs. The runner in the foreground on the right has bib number 3241, and another nearby wears a Syracuse University shirt with bib number 2638. Traffic cones, race signs, and a scenic backdrop of hills or mountains are visible.

A man gives a high-five to Syracuse University mascot Otto the Orange. The man wears a navy blue shirt with the text 'ON YOUR MARK GET SET. GO ORANGE' on the back.

A group of people participate in the Syracuse WorkForce Run. wearing 'Syracuse University' shirts and numbered bibs. A sign in the background reads '10 MIN/MILE,' and the setting includes trees and greenery.

A group of people gather under a tent at the Syracuse WorkForce Run, distributing Syracuse University t-shirts. One person holds up a shirt that reads: 'ON YOUR MARK GET SET GO ORANGE.'

A group of people outdoors, with one person in the foreground wearing a dark blue shirt and pink shorts. The image is captured through a spray of water droplets, creating a speckled effect. The background is slightly blurred with other individuals visible.

Five individuals walk along a road during a race or walk event, wearing navy blue t-shirts with an orange 'S' and 'Syracuse University' text. Each has a race bib with numbers including 2597, 2582, 2434, and 2593.

Three individuals run on a road wearing navy blue shirts with an orange 'S' and 'Syracuse University' text. Race bibs numbered 2515, 2514, and 2517 are visible. The background features trees, greenery, parked cars, and traffic cones.

Otto the Orange holds a race bib numbered 576. The background includes trees and an outdoor table.

Six people stand together on a road wearing navy blue shirts with 'Syracuse University' and an orange 'S' logo. Two individuals have race bibs numbered 1435 and 1451. Tents and other participants are visible in the background.

A group of people participate in the Syracuse WorkForce Run, wearing athletic clothing and numbered bibs including 1978, 2519, 2580, and 2751. Banners in the background read 'SYRACUSE WORKFORCE RUN,' and some participants wear shirts with 'Syracuse University' printed on them.

A person wearing a navy blue shirt and gray shorts walks down a wet street with arms outstretched. The back of the shirt reads 'ON YOUR MARK GET SET GO ORANGE' with 'SYRACUSE WORKFORCE RUN 2025' below. The person holds a water bottle, with water droplets spraying around. School buses, emergency vehicles, and other participants are visible in the background.

A person poses with the Syracuse University mascot, Otto the Orange, who is wearing a large blue hat with an orange 'S' and a race bib numbered 576. The person wears a navy blue 'Syracuse University' shirt and holds up one finger. Tents and trees are visible in the background.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Orange! Faculty and Staff at the Syracuse WorkForce Run (Gallery)

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