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Local Area Race Calendar for 2008
| Updated continuously Please report errors and omissions Click Here to eMail details of your event. Last Updated: 5/13/2008 6:55:28 PM Number of local events listed: 165 |
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| JANUARY 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Jan 01 Tuesday 10:00 AM | GRTC Freezoroo #2 - New Years Day Run | 7.5 Miles | PITTSFORD -- Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds Park, Pittsford, NY. Part of the GRTC Freezeroo series. See the GRTC website for details. | Laurie Smith 585.724.9967 | Web | NY04037KL | ||
| Jan 12 Saturday 10:00 AM | GRTC Freezeroo #3 - Don Curran Memorial 5K | 5K | ROCHESTER -- Camp Eastman Conference Center, 1558 Lakeshore Blvd., Rochester, NY. Part of the GRTC Freezeroo series. See the GRTC website for details. | Deb Wyspianski 585.764.0263 | Web | NY04044KL | ||
| Jan 12 Saturday 10:30 AM | January Jog | 5K | BARKER -- Barker Fire Hall, 1660 Quaker Rd, Barker, 14012. Registration is from 9-10 AM with the Fun Run starting at 10 am and 5K at 10:30. Post race party at the Barker Fire Hall. Download a race application. | Sara Budde 716.795.3775 | ||||
| Jan 20 Sunday 10:00 AM | Chestnut Ridge Snowshoe Race | 5K | ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park. Bring your snow shoes. A limited number of snow shoes will be available for rental be also. Be prepared for a trail run in the event there is not enough snow. The race event is an official ESG 5 Km snowshoe qualifier event. Also a children's 400 meter snowshoe fun run will be held after the 5K race - ribbons to all children in the 400. Refreshments in the casino aftewr the race. Door prizes. Awards in 10-year age groups thru 60. | Mike P. Rogers 716.627.3448 | Web | |||
| Jan 26 Saturday 10:00 AM | GRTC Freezeroo #4 - Hearnish 10K | 10K | PERINTON -- Powder Mill Park, Rand Lodge, Pittsford, NY. Part of the GRTC Freezeroo series. See the GRTC website for details. | Deb Wyspianski 585.764.0263 | Web | NY04043KL | ||
| Jan 26 Saturday 11:00 AM | Bulldogs Ice Breaker | 5K | MEADVILLE, PA -- Meadville High School, 930 North St., Meadville, PA 16335. Flat out and back course. 10-year age groups. Medals to top 3 in age-groups. Door prizes. Music. Proceeds go toward a scholarship fund for graduates of mash x-c team to further their education. Download a race application now. | Sonny Steiner 814.807.0105 | ||||
| Jan 27 Sunday 11:00 AM | Penguin Run | 5K | AMHERST -- Classics V Banquet Facility, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst. Very fast, flat course, swaet shirt, buffet luncheon following the race. free to alll registered runners but non-runners can join in too for $10. Chinese auction, 50/50 Raffle, Restaurant Gift Certificate Raffle. Late registration opens at 9:00 AM. Regis | Diane Gutkowski 716.549.6307 ext 201 | Web | NY07087JG | ||
| FEBRUARY 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Feb 03 Sunday 11:30 AM | Mr. Ed's Superbowl Warm-Up | 5K | MIDDLEPORT -- Middleport Fire Hall, Main Street, Middleport NY. 5K Walk at 10:30 AM, 1-Mile fun run at 11:00 AM, 5K Race at 11:30 AM. | Jack Kiebala 585.798.3283 | ||||
| Feb 09 Saturday 10:00 AM | GRTC Freezeroo #5 - Valentines Run | 8 Miles | GREECE -- 647 Long Pond Road, Greece Dept of Public Works Bldg., Rochester, NY. Part of the GRTC Freezeroo series. See the GRTC website for details. | Deb Wyspianski 585.764.0263 | Web | NY04039KL | ||
| Feb 09 Saturday 10:30 AM | Alden Black Water Baths | 5K | ALDEN -- Alden High School, 13190 Park Street, Alden, NY 14004. Race course begins at the High School and continues throughout the streets of the village. Part of the Alden Winterfest. Odd age groups (0-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69, 70+). | Beth Downing 716.937.9216 ext 10 | ||||
| Feb 09 Saturday 11:00 AM | Arcade Winterfest 5K | 5K | ARCADE -- 5K Fun Run/Walk- Begins at middle of Church St. near Village Offices. Registration for Fun Run is at the Arcade Elementary Cafeteria. Race begins immediately after the “Wacky Winter Parade” which starts at 11:00 AM. The race ends at Arcade VFW, Main Street, Arcade. | Donna Scheiner 585.492.2420 | Web | |||
| Feb 09 Saturday 11:00 AM | Lockport Y-10 | 10 Miles | LOCKPORT -- Lockport YMCA, 19 East Ave. Lockport NY 14094. Register online at atctive.com. | Jeff Tracy, YMCA 716.434.8887 | Web | |||
| Feb 16 Saturday 11:00 AM | Dash for The Dome 5K | 5K | SOUTH BUFFALO -- Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo 14218. 2-laps within Buffalo's Olmsted South Park. Post race is inside the Conservatory. Race application available for download at the website. | Erin Grajek, Ed Dore
716.827.1584 x204 | Web | NY06002JG | ||
| Feb 17 Sunday 09:00 AM | Jim Gorman Fun Run & Walk (Please RSVP for this event) | 8K | BUFFALO -- Gene McCarthy's Bar - 73 Hamburg St., Old First Ward in Buffalo. You are invited to fun run or walk the course of the "Shamrock Run". Please RSVP to Chris Clark by Wednesday, February 14th as we need to give the Gorman family & friends a head count in preparation of our breakfast. You can reply to runccc@aol.com or call me at 675-1360 and leave a message. Donation: $10.00 per person (adults) or any amount higher toward theSouth Buffalo Athletic Club's - Jim Gorman Memorial Scholarship Fund (please make checks payable to SBAC). | Chris Clark 716.675.1360 | Web | |||
| Feb 23 Saturday 10:00 AM | GRTC Freezeroo #6 - Churchville 10K | 10K | OGDEN -- Harvey Noone American Legion, Rt 33, Churchville, NY. Part of the GRTC Freezeroo series. See the GRTC website for details. | Deb Wyspianski 585.764.0263 | Web | NY04041KL | ||
| Feb 24 Sunday 09:00 AM | Grimsby 5K | 5K | -- Grimsby Secondary School, 5 Boulton Ave. Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. See web site for more details. | Jerry Friesen 905.562.8669 877.562.8669 | Web | ON-2000-053-BDC | ||
| Feb 24 Sunday 09:15 AM | Grimsby Half marathon | Half Marathon | -- Grimsby Secondary School, 5 Boulton Ave. Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. Prize mpney. See web site for more details. | Jerry Friesen 905.562.8669 877.562.8669 | Web | ON-2006-099-BDC | ||
| Feb 24 Sunday 11:00 AM | Polar Bear 5K | 5K | OLCOTT -- Olcott Fire Company, 1691 Lockport Olcott Road (78), Olcott, NY 14028. Just north of Lockport by Lake Ontario. Special Feature: Try to beat the Bear! Cub Run at 10:30 AM. Register online at atctive.com. | Jeff Tracy, YMCA 716.434.8887 | Web | |||
| Feb 24 Sunday 12:00 PM | Canisus Chilly Challenge | 5K | BUFFALO -- Canisius High School, 1180 Delaware Avenue (corner of West Ferry), Buffalo NY 14209. This is the first of the 3 Queen City Triple Crown races. Childrens half mile race starts at 11:15. The 5K race starts at noon. | George Chernowski 716.675.9403 716.882.0466 | Web | |||
| MARCH 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Mar 01 Saturday 12:00 PM | Shamrock Run | 8K | BUFFALO -- Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic Street, South Buffalo 14204 (Near Louisiana St. and South Park) South Buffalo. Online registration available at Active.com and the event website. Register online at Active.com. | Mike Mulaney 716.839.7191 716.856.8613 | Web | NY96001AM | ||
| Mar 09 Sunday 07:00 PM | Indoor Track Meet | TRACK | ROCHESTER -- Gordon Field House, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. Doors open at 8:15 AM. Meets open to all runners ages 12 and over. USTAF sanctioned. Running events only. $10 entry fee. See web site for more details. Mile Run, 200 Meters, 2 Mile Run, 55 meter run, 800 meter run, 4 x 200 meter relay. | Bill Quinlisk | Web | |||
| Mar 15 Saturday 09:30 AM | Bengal Run | 5K | BUFFALO -- Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222. Proceeds support the Buffalo State Alumni Association's Legacy Scholarship Fund. This is the 2nd of the 3 Queen City Triple Crown races and is fast and flat. Pre-registration and special category/group discounts run through March 12. Packet pick-up available on March 14, from 5-7 pm in the Buckham Campus School Lobby. Day of Race Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Buckham Campus School Lobby. Champion Chip Timing by Score-This. Race T-shirts for the first 450 registrants. Post-race party in the Buckham Campus School Gym with lots of great food/refreshments and door prizes. | Jennifer Small 716.878.6001 | Web | NY99007AM | ||
| Mar 22 Saturday 10:30 AM | Bunny Hop | 5K | EAST AURORA -- American Legion Post #362, 1 Legion Drive (off Center Rd near Beech Rd), East Aurora. Registration and party at EA American Legion Post, Center Rd. E. Aurora. Awards three deep thru 85+. Chocolate bunnies. Part of SBAC Running Series. First 450 get (3) pair of Asics high performance running socks. See web site for a race application. | Chuck Tokarz 716.572.1777 | Web | NY05052AM | ||
| Mar 29 Saturday 11:00 AM | Chillin’ with Jesus 5k Run | 5K | HAMBURG -- Grace Lutheran Church, 6220 McKinley Parkway and Newton Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075. Race #1 of the Runnin' with Jesus Triple Crown Series. Shirt guaranteed to all pre-registered runners and walkers. 5k Road Race: Awards to top-3 in 5-year age groups through age 65+. Race Walker Division 5k race: Awards for top 3. 5k walk division: Awards for top 3. Kids race (age 10 and under) starts at 10:30 AM. Awards for top 3. Race party and awards to follow 11AM to 1PM. After Race Party and meal including beverages for all registered runners and walkers. | Pastor Garry Seefeldt 716.649.6581 716.751.9176 | Web | NY07061JG | ||
| Mar 30 Sunday 09:30 AM | Around The Bay | 30K | HAMILTON, ON -- Copps Coliseum, Bay and York Street, Hamilton Ontario Canada. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Race HQ and finish inside the Copps Coliseum. 30K run starts at 9:30 AM. 30K Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The 5K run starts at 9:45 AM. Register online - see web site. | Web | ON2000070BDC | |||
| APRIL 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Apr 05 Saturday 10:00 AM | Friend's of Night People Run Against Hunger | 5K | BUFFALO -- D'Youville College, 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo 14201. Day of race reg. at D'Youville's Madonna Hall starting at 8:00 AM. Race start is located at Fargo & Connecticut. Run starts at 10:00 AM. Awards in 5-year age groups thru 80+. | John Abbarno 716.884.5375 716.829.7786 | Web | NY04008AM | ||
| Apr 06 Sunday 09:00 AM | Bemus Point 5K | 5K | BEMUS POINT -- Long Point State Park Bath House - 2 miles west of Bemus Point on NY Rt 430. Free parking prior to 8 AM Park Opening. 1st of the Bemus Point Triple Crown Races. | Robert Rappole 716.488.0788 | ||||
| Apr 06 Sunday 12:00 PM | Canisius College Shoes For The Shelter | 5K | BUFFALO -- This is final leg of the Queen City Triple Crown series. Registration and race packet pickup at the Patrick Lee Center adjacent to the Koessler Athletic Center at 9:00 AM, Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo. Runner's Mass at 10:30; Advance registration at gogriffs.com. One Mile Fun Walk at 11:30 AM. | John Maddock 716.888.2977 | Web | NY08001JG | ||
| Apr 12 Saturday 10:00 AM | Jordan 5K | 5K | JORDAN, ON -- Jordan Arena, Fourth Ave. Jordan , ON. 5K Race and 1K Fun Run/Walk. Championchip timing by Sportstats. Each Kilometer is Marked. Beautiful, flat and very fast course running through beautiful Jordan Station village. 1 Aid Station located at 2.5k. Cash Prizes in 5K. | Jerry Friesen 905.562.8669 877.562.8669 | Web | ON- 2006-100- BDC | ||
| Apr 12 Saturday 11:00 AM | Feel The Spirit | 5K | CHEEKTOWAGA -- Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, 14225. 5K race and 1-Mile fun walk. 5-year age groups through 80+. T-shirts to 1st 400 entrants. Age 75+ registration is free. Special award to 1st overall and top 3 in each age group. See the web site for more details. Register online at Active.com | Tim Zelasko 716.380.0231 716.634.3660 | Web | NY07045JG | ||
| Apr 13 Sunday 12:00 PM | Franklin B. Krohn 5K Memorial Run | 5K | FREDONIA -- SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063. Near the main entrance (off of Central Ave.) Parking Lot #7 (two-tier lot near Thompson Hall). Registration opens at 10:00 AM. T-Shirts, refreshments, awards. To benefit the Franklin B. Krohn Memorial Scholarship. The start is near the intersection of Central Avenue and the Ring Road. | Valarrie Russell | Web | |||
| Apr 19 Saturday 09:30 AM | Anew Run | 5K | JAMESTOWN -- The Salvation Army Gymnasium, 83 South Main St., Jamestown, NY 14701. Race day registration opens at 7 am in The Salvation Army Gymnasium. 10-yr age groups thru 60+. The Anew Run occurs in downtown Jamestown to benefit The Salvation Army Anew Center serving victims of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault in Chauta | Sheryl Waterman 716.661.3894 | Web | |||
| Apr 19 Saturday 10:00 AM | Niagara County Bicentennial Heritage Run | 5K | -- Wendellville Volunteer Fire Co., 7340 Campbell Blvd, Pendleton. | Craig Bacon 716.439.7324 | NY00040AM | |||
| Apr 19 Saturday 11:00 AM | Young Life 5K | 5K | HAMBURG -- The HUB at the Hamburg Wesleyan Church, S 4999 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg 14075 (at the corner of McKinley Pkwy and Bayview Rd). Kids Indoor 1/4 mile Fun Race starts at 10:30. 5K running race and walk starts at 11:00. Late registration opens at 8:30. | Eric Hice 716.572.1625 | Web | NY05001AM | ||
| Apr 26 Saturday 10:30 AM | Envirun | 5K | NIAGARA FALLS -- Fallside Inn, 401 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Race starts and ends on the closed section of the Robert Moses Parkway (near the flagpoles), runs a loop through the Niagara Falls State Park on Goat Island, and returns. T-Shirts. to first 350 registrants. Register OnLine at Active.com. | Paul Kranz 716.858.7897 | Web | NY03010AM | ||
| Apr 26 Saturday 11:00 AM | FAMA 5K and Fun Walk | 5K | CHEEKTOWAGA -- Start and finish at Maryvale School Campus, 1050 Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga, 14225. 5K race and 1-Mile fun walk. 2-year grade brackets 7th - 12th; 5-year age groups 18 through 55+. T-shirts guaranteed to all advanced entrants (by April 18). Special award to 1st overall and top 3 in each age group. Reg form and info via eMail. | Molly Pucci 716.633.8303 | NY04016AM | |||
| Apr 27 Sunday 08:00 AM | BPAC 6-Hour Distance Classic | Ultra | AMHERST -- Amherst Pepsi Center Parking Lot, south of UB North Campus, off Millersport Highway at Coventry Exit. Run and/or Walk as far as you can in 6 hours and/or do a full marathon or greater on the Amherst Bike Path. Purpose: To enable Buffalo runners to try an ultra distance, run an easy marathon, or just run any distance in a scenic setting. | Susan Devlin, Peggy Hillery | Web | |||
| Apr 27 Sunday 09:00 AM | Stomp Out Stigma Run/Walk | 5K | NIAGARA FALLS -- Niagara University – Kiernan Recreation Center, Niagara Falls, NY 14109. 5K at 9:15 AM, 1 mile fun walk at 9:00 AM. Directions: Exit 24 off of I-190, take Witmer Rd. (Rt. 31) west, 1st light is Niagara entrance. Follow signs for the Kiernan Center. Download a race application (PDF). | Bill Newton 716.286.8503 | Web | |||
| MAY 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| May 03 Saturday 09:30 AM | Louis J. Billittier Memorial 5K Run/Walk | 5K | BUFFALO -- Chef's Restaurant, 291 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14204. Route takes participants from Chef’s through downtown Buffalo, looping through the Erie Basin Marina and back to Chef’s. 8 a.m. registration and 9:30 race start. Post Party catered by Chef’s. Also features mascots, theme baskets, raffles, Sabres and Bills Alumni. | Valerie Camann 716.856.4201 | Web | NY03007AM | ||
| May 03 Saturday 10:00 AM | Running for Recovery from Addictions | 10K, 5K | WATERTOWN -- The start location is at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Watertown and will also end there with a big Post Race Celebration. Day of race registration available at the Jefferson County Agricultural Bldg. at 7:00 AM. 10K, 5K, 5K walk. | Cindy Bevens | Web | |||
| May 03 Saturday 10:00 AM | ARC of Orleans County 5K Run | 5K | MEDINA -- Sacred Heart Club, 189 North Gravel Rd., Medina, New York 14103. Registration: 8:30- 9:30. Race starts at 10:00 AM. For questions call Case-Nic Cookies at 585-798-1676. | 585.798.1676 | ||||
| May 03 Saturday 10:00 AM | GBTC Half Marathon | Half Marathon | GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY. Flat, fast, out and back course on West River Road. Register online at Active.com. or Download a race application (PDF). | Dexter Frank 716.308.9671 | Web | NY06024JG | ||
| May 09 Friday 06:30 PM | Lisa's Legacy | 5K | BUFFALO -- Knights of Columbus 2838 South Park Ave., Lackawanna NY. Race course is in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Post race party with music, food, beer. Proceeds to help fight colon cancer. register online now. | Madonna Giardina 716.523.9661 | Web | NY07024JG | ||
| May 10 Saturday 09:00 AM | Cummins Run For Literacy | 5K | JAMESTOWN -- The James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, NY 14701. Day of race registration/packet pickup starting at 8:00 AM. 5K Run at 9:00 AM. 5K Walk at 9:05 AM. T-Shirts. 10-year age groups through 70+. | Bobbie Caswell 716.484.7135 x 236 | Web | |||
| May 10 Saturday 09:00 AM | Holland Tulip Festival 5K | 5K | HOLLAND -- Holland Speedway "Pit Row" Area, Holland NY. Follow the signs. Walkers start at 8:45 AM, Runners start at 9:00 AM. T-Shirst to first 100 registered. 10-year age groups thru 60+. See website for race appllication. | Linda Moore 716.537.2264 | Web | |||
| May 10 Saturday 10:00 AM | Nancy Price Memorial 5K | 5K | YOUNGSTOWN -- Veteran's Park, Youngstown. Day of race registration at Youngstown's Fire Hall, 625 3rd St. (Across from the park). Walkers start at 9:45 AM. The 5K race starts at 10:00 AM. There will be a free Kid's Fun Run in Veterans Park just before the race. Download a race application now (PDF). | Suzanne Riordan 716.691.9840 x.208 | ||||
| May 10 Saturday 10:00 AM | Allegany Adventure Runs | 6K, 9K, 16K, 22K Trail Runs | SALAMANCA -- Allegany State Park, at the Summit Trail head. Reg from 8am at Summit Trailhead Cabin on the Art Roscoe XC ski trails Allegany State Park Summit Trailhead-Rte ASP1 Salamanca, NY. Cross country running. Mass start, choose your distance. | Mark Lawrence 716.574.0888 | Web | |||
| May 10 Saturday 10:00 AM | Wine Rack 3 Mile | 3 Miles |  USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 3 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. GENEVA -- Lakefront Park, Geneva, NY. cash awards. Register online at Active.com. | Russ Ebbets 315.730.0210 | Web | NY06104KL | ||
| May 11 Sunday 09:00 AM | The Elephant Run: Marcena Lozano Memorial Scholarship Race | 4 Mile, 1 Mile Fun Run | BUFFALO -- Delaware Park Lake Casino, Buffalo. 4 Mile Run/Walk; 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk; Little Peanuts Elephant Stampede (50/100 yd Dash). All races start/finish near the Casino. Register online at Active.com. | Kevin and Lori Lozano 716.836.7045 | Web | NY07031JG | ||
| May 17 Saturday 09:00 AM | River Run | 5K | LEWISTON -- Red Brick School, 145 N. 4th St., Lewiston. (Enter on Onondaga St.) 5K Run and 2-Mile walk. Participants will be bussed to the starting line in the Joseph Davis Park. Race back to the Red Brick School! Registration from 7:00 to 8:45. | Jason Hopkins 716.870.2207 | Web | NY04027AM | ||
| May 17 Saturday 10:00 AM | Chris Griswold 5K Race | 5K | LANCASTER -- Como Park, Lancaster. | Nicholas Aquino 716.685.2640 716.681.0644 | NY94008AM | |||
| May 17 Saturday 10:00 AM | Confederation Park 5K | 5K | HAMILTON, ON -- Confederation Park, Hamilton, ON. 5K Race and 2K Fun Run/Walk. Championchip timing by Sportstats. Beautiful flat and very fast traffic free course inside Confederation Park. Each kilometer is marked. 1 Aid Station located at 2.5k. | Jerry Friesen 905.562.8669 877.562.8669 | Web | ON-2006-105-BDC | ||
| May 18 Sunday 09:00 AM | Medved Lilac | 10K | USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 10K CHAMPIONSHIP. ROCHESTER -- Lakefront Park, Geneva, NY. cash awards. Click for more details. | Peter Glavin 585.729.4759 | Web | NY06108KL | ||
| May 18 Sunday 12:00 PM | Crouse 5K Challenge | 5K | GOWANDA -- American Legion, 100 Legion Dr., Gowanda NY 14070. 5K Race plus Tot Sprint for under age 4 and 1/2 Mile Fun Run for under age 12. Trophies, Food, Beer at the post race party. | Jennifer Gernatt 716.860.8782 | NY04009AM | |||
| May 25 Sunday 07:00 AM | Buffalo Marathon | Marathon | BUFFALO -- Hyatt Hotel, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo. OnLine Registration via Marathon Guide. | John Beishline 716.694.5154 | Web | NY05021AM | ||
| May 25 Sunday 07:00 AM | Buffalo Half Marathon | Half Marathon | BUFFALO -- Hyatt Hotel, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo. OnLine Registration via Marathon Guide. | John Beishline 716.694.5154 | Web | NY05022AM | ||
| May 31 Saturday 10:00 AM | Olean General Hospital Wellness 5K | 5K | OLEAN -- Allegany River Trail (Line-up at St. Bonaventure University’s West Entrance by the tennis court). 100% of entry fees donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. First place prizes for each gender/age group. Registration opens at 9:00 AM.. | Dawn Snyder 716.375.6282 | Web | |||
| May 31 Saturday 05:00 PM | Salmon Run | 5K | WILSON -- Boat House Restaurant, 57 Harbor St., Wilson. | Marge Clarke | Web | |||
| JUNE 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Jun 01 Sunday 08:00 AM | Checkers Mile | 1 Mile | ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park, NY. Many 1 Mile races - Elite division, Scholastic and age groups, male, female, cash awards. Special event web site. | Roger Roll 716.912.9800 | Web | NY06023JG | ||
| Jun 01 Sunday 09:30 AM | Junteenth 5K Run For Health | 5K, 10K | BUFFALO -- William Emslie YMCA, 585 William St., Buffalo. New event this year: 10K. Also 5K and 2 Mile Fun Walk and Children's Run. The Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM, the 5K, 10K and Fitnes Walk start at 9:30 AM. Fun Run for children (11 & under) free entry. T-Shirts to first 400. | Robert Cathcart 716.830.6560 716.837.1460 | ||||
Sunday 10:00 AM | CANCELLED Freedom Run 5K and Walk | 5K | AMHERST -- Registration at the Getzville Fire Hall, Dodge and Campbell, Getzville NY. There will be a silent auction at the post run party. There will be an apperance by the Buffalo Jills, a live band performing and great food. | Betty Lupu 716.359.5947 | NY01044AM | |||
| Jun 05 Thursday 06:45 PM | Buffalo JPMorganChase Corp. Challenge | 3.5 Miles | BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Buffalo. Race start is on Colvin. Must register in advance as part of a corporate team - see website for details. Huge tent party. Largest participatory event in the region - over 10,000 runners expected. | 716.332.3504 | Web | NY01029AM | ||
| Jun 07 Saturday 08:00 AM | Woods Walk & Trail Run | 10.5 Miles | PORTVILLE -- 1420 Yubadam Road in Portville, NY. Pre-registration is required; there is no on-site registration. There are 4 trails from 1 mile to 10 miles. The 1 mile run starts at 8:00 AM. The rugges trails predominantly off-road. Finish with great food, music, & fun, free for runners, walkers, & their families. Visit the website for more information and to register and to get directions. | Margaret Cherre 716.933.0187 | Web | |||
| Jun 07 Saturday 09:00 AM | Nunda Fun Days 5K | 5K | NUNDA -- M&T Bank, 6 State Street, Nunda (Rts 408 & 436, Nunda). | Jim Forrest 585.476.2670 | ||||
| Jun 07 Saturday 08:30 AM | Independent Health Foundation's Kids Run | 1.8 Miles | BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Buffalo. Registration at Zoofari Courtyard - at the back of the Buffalo Zoo adjacent to Meadow Drive starting at 8:30 AM. A mini-dash for children ages 2-4, and an all ages 1.8 mile walk/run. All children will receive a medal. Free refreshments at the finish line. Free admission to the Buffalo Zoo following the event. | Jennifer Mitri 716.635.4802 716.635.4959 | Web | |||
| Jun 07 Saturday 11:00 AM | Kyle Reid Memorial Scholarship Run | 5K | HAMBURG -- J.P. Fitzgerald's 4236 Clark Street. Hamburg, NY 14075. Registration and number pickup start at 9:00 AM. Post-party featuring Billy LaRusch and the StoneBridge Band. | Greg Reid 716.648.7757 | ||||
| Jun 08 Sunday 09:00 AM | Run For The Rosa's 5K & Pancake Breakfast | 5K | CHEEKTOWAGA -- Masonic Hall Parking Lot, 2379 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Cash awards. Technical T-Shirt to pre-reg'd runners. Early packet pickup available at Rosa Home Store, 3770 Union Rd at Galleria Dr. Friday June 6 from 6-8 PM and Saturday June 7 from 10 AM to noon, and race day at the Masonic Hall parking lot starting at 7:30 AM. Download a race application now (PDF) OR register online at the website. | Dean Rallo 716.656.5383 x 510 716.774.8923 716.901.1239 | Web | |||
| Jun 13 Friday 06:30 PM | Alden's 5K Race For Scholarships | 5K | ALDEN -- Alden Central High School, 13190 Park Street, Alden, NY 14004. 5k Run, 5k Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. Fast and flat on Alden Village streets through Alden Town Park. The USATF certified 5K Race begins at the Intermediate Building and ends in the Alden Town Park. The fun run begins on the H.S. track. Fun Run and 5K Walk start at 5:30. Download your race application now (PDF). | Brad Schutz Ron Perry 716.983.8184 716.937.6112 | Web | NY07013JG | ||
| Jun 13 Friday 07:30 PM | The Deuce | 2 Miles | USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 2 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. UNION SPRINGS -- Frontenac Park on Cayuga Lake, Union Springs, NY. cash awards. Click for more details. | Russ Ebbets 315.730.0210 | Web | |||
| Jun 14 Saturday 09:30 AM | Jamie LaBarbera Run For Education | 5K | NORTH TONAWANDA -- St. Albert The Great R.C. Church (adjacent Melody fair), N. Tonawanda. pre-registered runners receive high tech logo running shirt. Top 50 men and top 20 women receive logo Coolmax running hats. | Russ Trippe 716.239.0992 | Web | NY06047JG | ||
| Jun 14 Saturday 10:00 AM | Susan G. Komen WNY Race For The Cure | 5K | BUFFALO -- Rose Garden, Delaware Park, Buffalo. Registration starting at 7:00 AM, Community Celebration at 9:00 AM, Race starts at 10:00 AM. | Jackie Mordaunt 716.504.5508 | Web | NY02009AM | ||
| Jun 14 Saturday 10:00 AM | Fort Erie Splash 'N Dash | 5K | FORT ERIE, ON -- Gilmore Road and Central Ave, Fort Erie, ON. 5K Race/Walk and a 1K Kids' Run. Unique medals for age group winners and all kids in the 1K. Kids Run starts at 9:15 AM and the 5K starts at 10:00 AM. Lots of fun, food and entertainment. | Paul Collard 905.382.3224 | ||||
| Jun 15 Sunday 09:30 AM | Jog For The Jake | 5K | BUFFALO -- Delaware Park / Nichols School. | Rich Grimm 716.856.3500 716.859.7589 | Web | NY04024AM | ||
| Jun 17 Tuesday 06:15 PM | Best of Eggertsville | 5K | AMHERST -- St. Benedict's Church, 1317 Eggert Rd, Amherst. Westfield Parking Lot, adjacent to St. Benedict School. 5K Race and 1-mile Family Walk. Time splits at 1st and 2nd mile. Water station at 1/2 way mark. | Mary Virginia 716.631.3960 | Web | NY07012JG | ||
| Jun 20 Friday 06:30 PM | Jack's Race | 5K | SOUTH BUFFALO -- THE LAST AND FINAL JACK DONOHUE MEMORIAL RACE - SPECIAL 10 YEAR ANNIVERSERY Mt Mercy Academy, 88 Red Jacket Pkwy, South Buffalo, NY 14220. Download a race application now (PDF). Fast, flat course begining in Cazenovia Park. Pre-registration in Mount Mercy Academy's cafeteria on Thursday June 19 5:30-8:00PM. Registration begins at 4:00 PM on Friday June 20, 2008 in Mount Mercy Academy's cafeteria. Great Post-race party featuring the StoneBridge Band. | Erik Bohen Jeff Conrad 716.713.5654 716.824.6768 | Web | NY02049AM | ||
| Jun 20 Friday 07:00 PM | St. Gregory The Great Great Race | 5K | WILLIAMSVILLE -- 200 St. Gregory Court 14221 Phone 688-5678 (Maple Rd, between Hopkins and Ayer, Williamsville, NY). First Race in Amherst Triple Crown. Huge post race party, family event with refreshments until 11:00 PM. Very fast, flat USATF certified course. Race starts at 7:00 PM. Shirt to every runner. Awards in 5-yr age groups thru 85+. Live band. | Jerry Sheldon 716.634.0961 716.688.5678 | Web | NY96011AM | ||
| Jun 21 Saturday 09:00 AM | Ripley Roll of Honor Run | 5K | RIPLEY -- Ripley Town Building, 1 Park Ave. (North State St.) Ripley, NY 14775. T-shirt (guaranteed for all pre-registered participants), and refreshments. Awards for overall and age-group winners. The event benefits the Ripley Veterans Roll of Honor Fund. Download a race application (MS Word DOC). | Rachael Swan 717.736.2631 x240 | ||||
| Jun 24 Tuesday 07:00 PM | Peach Bud 10K/5K | 10K, 5K | GRIMSBY, ON -- Peach King Centre, Grimsby, ON. QEW to Casablanca Blvd., South on Casablanca Blvd. to Livingston Ave. Turn left on Livingston Ave. 1 k to the Peach King Centre. Championchip timing by Sportstats. Each Kilometer is marked. 4 Aid Stations in the 10k located at 2.5k, 5k,7k and 8.5k. 2 aid stations in the 5k located 2k and 3.5k. Part of the town of Grimsby Canada Week festivities. Cash prizes. | Jerry Friesen 905.562.8669 877.562.8669 | Web | ON-2006-102-BDC ON-2006-103-BDC | ||
| Jun 25 Wednesday 07:15 PM | Run in the Mist | 5K | NIAGARA FALLS -- Top of the Falls, Goat Island. Champion Chip timing on this beautiful scenic course. T-Shirts to the first 300 entrants. Awards to top male and female overall and top three in each age group (ten-year age groups). Great post race tent party including food and drink. The event is a fund raiser for the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club. Free parking for participants in lot 2. Application on web site and active.com. Start time 7:15 P.M. | Rita Majka 716.282.7181 | Web | NY07084JG | ||
| Jun 27 Friday 06:30 PM | Fit For Fire | 5K | BUFFALO -- D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub, 257 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202. Race starts on Delaware near Chippewa, heads to the Erie Basin Marina, loops around the lighthouse, and finishes on Franklin just past the Convention Center. Hot dogs, pizza, beer, music. T-Shirts to all entrants. Proceeds to benefit the Buffalo Firefighters Guardian Foundation - Fit for Fire for the promotion of Buffalo Firefighter health and safety. Download a race application (PDF). | Joyce Whitman 716.851.5333 x 358 | NY99040AM | |||
| Jun 28 Saturday 09:00 AM | The Fast & The Furriest 10K Road Race and 1-Mile Dog Walk | 10K | ROCHESTER -- Rochester Animal Services, 184 Verona Street, Rochester, NY (Near Brown Square Park). Registration opens at 7:00 AM, the 10K race starts at 9:00 AM and the Dog Walk starts at 9:15 AM. T-Shirts. Awards. Donations accepted. To Benefit The Verona Street Animal Society. See the web site for more details. Download a race application now (PDF). | Chris Fitzgerald 585.428.6898 | Web | |||
| Jun 28 Saturday 10:00 AM | St Mary's Of The Lake | 5K | HAMBURG -- St Mary's of the Lake, 4737 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, NY 14075. | Tom Zugar 716.570.6316 | ||||
| JULY 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Jul 03 Thursday 07:00 PM | Tommy's Run | 5K | ORCHARD PARK -- Yates Park, Orchard Park, NY. Thomas R. Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fun Run. Yates Park. Awards. Door prizes. Race day registration available 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Department of Recreation, Yates Park. T-shirts. | 716.662.8997 716.662.8597 | Web | NY07052JG | ||
| Jul 04 Friday 09:00 AM | Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club | 10K | LANCASTER -- Boys & Girls Club, 5540 Broadway, Lancaster. Registration opens at 7:30 AM. Race starts at 9:00 AM. | Dave Hoak 716.683.6755 | NY00017AM | |||
| Jul 04 Friday 09:00 AM | Dick Bessell Independence Day Run | 2.3 Miles | GRAND ISLAND -- Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island. Must pre-reg - No day-of-race entries. Grand Island Recreation Department, 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. Parking at the Grand Island Plaza (NOTE: If you park at Tops you then MUST stay till the end of the parade which follows the race). C | Linda Tufillaro 716.773.9680 | Web | NY95024AM | ||
| Jul 10 Thursday 06:30 PM | Old Home Days | 5K | WILLIAMSVILLE -- Village Town Hall, 5565 Main St., Williamsville 14221. Northeast Family YMCA Williamsville Old Home Days Fun Run. Age groups thru 65+. T-Shirt. | Ted Sullivan Northeast YMCA 716.839.2543 716.634.7095 | Web | |||
| Jul 12 Saturday 09:00 AM | Tuscarora Nation 10K Run | 10K | LEWISTON -- Tuscarora Indian Reservation. Registration in front of the Tuscarora Indian School. 10K race and 2.5 mile fun run. The races start near the Tuscarora Indian School at the corner of Walmore Road and Mt. Hope Road at 9:00 AM. | Kris Brayley Dale Henry 716.628.2288 716.417.4257 | ||||
| Jul 12 Saturday 09:00 AM | Tom Drake Memorial 5K Thunderbird Club Run/Walk | 5K | MAYVILLE -- Mayville Lakeside Park (rt 394), Mayville NY 14728 Event is to honor memory of Sheriff Deputy Tom Drake. 5-Yr age groups, Law Enforcement division, Walkers division, Long sleeve T-Shirts to pre-reg and as supply lasts. Day of race reg at 7:30 AM. For ,ore information eMail or write to: The Thunderbird Club, P.O. Box 118, Mayville, NY 14757. | Dave Lewellen 716.789.2111 | NY05023AM | |||
| Jul 13 Sunday 10:00 AM | Run for Rover | 5K | BUFFALO -- LaSalle Park Pavilion on the Buffalo waterfront, near Porter Avenue. The Run for Rover is sponsored by the Pet Emergency Fund. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. The 5K starts at 10 AM, and the pet walk starts at 11 AM. Pet costume contest, gift cer | Timm Otterson, DVM 716.884.5624 | Web | NY07057JG | ||
| Jul 14 Monday 07:00 PM | Loughran's Alumni Run | 5K | SNYDER -- Loughran's Bar & Restaurant, 4543 main St., Snyder 14226. Phone 716-839-0283. T-Shirts to 1st 650 entrants. Live band at post race: The Mark Stanley Band. Race is part of the Amherst Triple Crown. Awards in 5-yr age groups thru 85+. Wheelchair div. Refreshments until 11:00 PM. Check-in by 6:30 PM. | Larry Brownell 716.432.9734 716.998.5603 | Web | |||
| Jul 17 Thursday 07:00 PM | Tim Frank Memorial Canal Fest | 4 Miles | TONAWANDA -- Register at Eldredge Bicycle Club, 7 Broad Street, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (1 block from Canal Fest across from Walgreens). Race day registration is from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Eldredge Bicycle Club. The race starts and finishes near the ‘Long Homestead’ at the foot of Delaware Street on East Niagara Street in Tonawanda, NY | Jeff Hardy 716.694.6388 716.692.3292 | Web | NY03009AM | ||
| Jul 18 Friday 07:00 PM | Subaru Buffalo 4 Mile Chase | 4 Miles | BUFFALO -- Cash awards and awards deep into age groups. Fast certified course, mile splits, water, huge post race party. | Jim Nowicki 716.881.1652 | Web | NY87016BT | ||
| Jul 19 Saturday 09:00 AM | Laurel Run | 8K | SILVER CREEK -- Silver Creek Village Square, corner of Central Avenue and Main Street (Route 20). Silver Creek is 3 miles west of NYS Thruway exit 58. The 5K Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The 8K Run starts at 9:00 AM. | Steve Waterson 716.661.4735 | Web | NY01030AM | ||
| Jul 19 Saturday 09:30 AM | Crabapple 5K Run | 5K | CHEEKTOWAGA -- Stiglmeier Park, Losson Rd., Cheektowaga. 1-Mile fun run starts at 9:00 AM | Tim White 716.897.7207 x18 | Web | NY95026AM | ||
| Jul 20 Sunday 07:30 AM | Presque Isle Half Marathon | Half Marathon | ERIE, PA -- Beach #1, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, PA. One Lap of Presque Isle State Park, followed by a picnic at Waldameer park. | Jim Lang | Web | PA02012WB | ||
| Jul 24 Thursday 06:30 PM | St. John Vianney Kickoff Run | 5K | ORCHARD PARK -- St. John Vianney R.C. Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd (Near Michael Rd.), Orchard Park, NY 14127. T-Shirts, cash prozes. Race starts & finishes on Westgate Blvd near Reserve Rd. 5 year age groups thru 75+. Great ppost race party. | Elizabeth O'Shei 716.677.4039 716.674.9133 | Web | NY01035AM | ||
| Jul 25 Friday 06:30 PM | Mental Health 5K Race and Wellness Walk | 5K | BUFFALO -- St. George's Church, Nottingham & Amherst at Delaware Park. Time splits at each mile. Certified course. Awards to standard 5-year age groups thru 70+. Post race party with live music. | John Grandits 716.634.5052 | NY02033AM | |||
| Jul 26 Saturday | Empire State Games 10K Road Race | 10K | BINGHAMTON -- You must pre-register on or before July 7 for the masters division, on or before July 18 for the Open division. See the website for details. | Web | ||||
| Jul 26 Saturday 09:00 AM | Dash 'N Splash Family Fun Run | 2.5 Miles | HAMBURG -- Frontier Middle School, Amsdell Rd, Hamburg. | Luke Sullivan 716.646.5145 | Web | |||
| Jul 26 Saturday 09:30 AM | East Aurora Rerun | 5K | EAST AURORA -- Start and finish at Fireman’s Field located at the north end of Pine Street in East Aurora, New York. 5K Run & 1-Mile fun run. Benefitting the East Aurora Track & Field/Cross Country Booster. | Walt McLaughlin 716.652.4917 | Web | |||
| Jul 26 Saturday 10:00 AM | Running For Children 5K Run | 5K | BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY. The Greater Refuge Temple Christian Academy is sponsoring the 8th Annual "Running For Children 5K Run. The race benefits the Christian Academy, the church's elementary school, serving grades pre-k through sixth. | Timothy Sanders 716.886.2199 716.310.4687 | NY04022AM | |||
| Jul 26 Saturday 07:30 PM | St. John The Baptist Mid Summer Nite Run | 2.3 Miles | TOWN OF TONAWANDA -- St. John The Baptist School, Belmont Ave & Highland Pkwy, Town of Tonawanda. | Peggy Frye | Web | |||
| Jul 30 Wednesday 06:30 PM | Ronald McDonald House | 5K | BUFFALO -- Ronald McDonald House, 780 west Ferry St., Buffalo. Post Race Party Behind the House. Major Sponsors are Southwest Airlines and Orvilles Appliance. Chance to Win Round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines. All proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House of Western New York. | Rich Meyers 716.725.4968 716.883.1177 | Web | NY03017AM | ||
| AUGUST 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Aug 01 Friday 06:30 PM | Buffalo Police Chase | 5K | SOUTH BUFFALO -- Knights of Columbus, 261 S. Legion, Buffalo, NY 14220. (Less than a mile NW of Cazenovia Park). 2-Mile Handcuffed Couples run starts at 6:30 PM - applications must be sent in together. The 5K race starts at 7:00 PM. 5-Year age groups thru 80+. Police divisions individual (active or retired), and 4-person police teams (from same agency). Race Walk | Pat Mann 716.851.4529 716.851.4523 | NY06039JG | |||
| Aug 02 Saturday 08:30 AM | Fair Days 5K and Fun Run | 5K | LOCKPORT -- Niagara County Fair, 4487 Lake Ave, Lockport 14094. First Annual for this event. Mile Fun Run Starts at 9:00 AM, 5K Race starts at 9:30 AM. Post race at Entertainment Ten on the Fairgrounds. | Debi Sweeney
716.795.9257 716.433.8839 | ||||
| Aug 03 Sunday 10:00 AM | Runnin' with Jesus | 5K | HAMBURG -- Grace Lutheran Church, 6220 McKinley Parkway and Newton Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075. Race #2 of the Runnin' with Jesus Triple Crown Series. Runners Race day worship service 8:30 AM. Shirt guaranteed to all pre-registered runners and walkers. 5k Road Race: Awards to top-3 in 5-year age groups through age 65+. Race Walker Division 5k race: Awards for top 3. "Walkin' with Jesus" 5k walk division: Awards for top 3. Kids race (age 10 and under) starts at 9:30 AM. Awards for top 3. Race party and awards to follow with "Lee Ron Zydeco and The Hot Tamales” 10 AM to 1 PM. After Race Party and meal including beverages for all registered runners and walkers. | Pastor Garry Seefeldt 716.649.6581 716.751.9176 | Web | NY07061JG | ||
| Aug 03 Sunday 10:00 AM | Italian Festival 5K | 5K | NIAGARA FALLS -- Columbus Park, 15th Street at Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301. | Pine Ave Business Assoc. 716.285.0377 | Web | NY99004AM | ||
| Aug 04 Monday 06:30 PM | "The Mud Run" European Style Cross-Country Run | 6K | BOSTON -- Erie County Reforestation Refuge, S. Feddick Road, Boston. Directions from Buffalo: Take the I-90 to the 219 (US 219, Southern Expressway). Travel south on the 219. Exit at Rice Road (Rice Hill Rd), travel west on Rice Rd until the bottom of the hill then First race at 6:30 PM for Girls/Women, followed by Men/Boys. Race features: Awards proportional to pre-entries, Ice-cream. | Don Sauer 716.941.1004 | Web | |||
| Aug 06 Wednesday 07:00 PM | Bullfeather's Eng Society of Buffalo | 5K | BUFFALO -- J. P. Bullfeather's, 1010 Elmwoos Ave., Buffalo. | John Beishline 716.694.5154 716.873.4455 | Web | |||
| Aug 09 Saturday 08:30 AM | Jenny Kuzma Memorial Bergen 5k | 5K | BERGEN -- Race Starts at the Bergen Park, 51 South Lake Ave, Bergen, NY 14416. Cash awards. Register online at Acitve.com | Eric Boyce 585.548.2501 | Web | NY06106KL | ||
| Aug 09 Saturday 10:00 AM | Mud Sweat & Beers | 5K | ELLICOTTVILLE -- Madigan's, Hughey Alley & Monroe Street, Ellicottville , NY. Fun 5K Run and 1 Mile walk through village streets of Ellicottville. | Kelly Christie 716.353.1980 | Web | |||
| Aug 09 Saturday 10:00 AM | Beamsville Bench 5K | 5K | BEAMSVILLE, ON -- EastDell Estates Winery , Locust Lane Beamsville, ON. QEW to Bartlett Rd. in Grimsby. South on Bartlett to Regional Rd. 81. Turn left on Regional Rd. 81 to Mountain view Rd. Turn right on Mountain view Rd to Locust Lane. Turn left on locust Lane to EastDell Estates. Championchip timing by sportstats. Each kilometer is marked. Beautiful scenic, challenging 2 loop course. 1 Aid Stations located at 2.5k. Wine Tasting. 2 person relay. Cash priizes. | Jerry Friesen 905.562.8669 877.562.8669 | Web | ON-2006-101-BDC | ||
| Aug 10 Sunday 10:00 AM | Ultra 10-Mile Trail Run | 10 Miles | ELLICOTTVILLE -- Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center, Holiday Valley Ski Resort, Rt.219 Ellicottville, NY 14731. single lap of challenging fire road, single track and state land trail sections. 2-water stations. Registration from 8:30am. Post race snacks, refreshments and awards. More info at www.heartrateup.com. | Mark Lawrence 716.574.0888 | Web | |||
| Aug 11 Monday 07:00 PM | RUT Race | 3.5 Miles | LEWISTON -- Bond Lake Park, Between Routes #104 and 429 at 2571 Lower Mountain Road, Lewiston, NY. European style cross country race. Printable application available at the Bond Lake website. Online registration available at Active.com. | Ray Ernst 716.832.9442 | Web | |||
| Aug 13 Wednesday 08:00 PM | Moonlight Run | 5K | WILLIAMSVILLE -- Island Park, located behind the Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville 14221. Registration and Post-Race Party at Island Park, Williamsville. Applications at Gold's Gym (Williamsville and Lancaster). Packet pickup: Aug 14-Golds Gym Wehrle and Union 4-8 PM, Aug 15 (race day) Island Park, Noon til Race Time. Call Gold's Gym 626- | Larry Brownell, Tom Haney 716.432.9734 716.626.1963 716.635.3699 | NY97042AM | |||
| Aug 16 Saturday 09:00 AM | Brian Rybarczyk Memorial Fund 5K | 5K | WILLIAMSVILLE -- Brennan's Bowery Bar and Restaurant, 4401 Transit Road , Williamsville, NY 14221. Race starts and ends at Brennans Bowery Bar, Transit Rd Clarence. Flat, fast course, Performance t-shirts to first 50 registered by 8/1/08 with long sleeved t-shirts to remaining. Great goodie bags, post race party sponsored by Brennans. See website for more information. | Susan Rybarczyk 716.741.6328 | Web | NY06050JG | ||
| Aug 16 Saturday 06:30 PM | Mississippi Mudd's 5K River Run | 5K | TONAWANDA -- Mississippi Mudd's, 313 Niagara St., Tonawanda 14150. Runners and walkers divisions. 5-year age groups thru 80 +. Great post race with live band. | Ellen Ode 716.913.0621 | NY01038AM | |||
| Aug 17 Sunday 09:30 AM | Cameron Run | 5K | DUNKIRK -- Point Gratiot. 5K Race and 2-Mile Walk. Follows the Billy Mead course. Proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Food and refreshments after the race. | Jeff Marsowicz 716.366.9283 | Web | NY01018AM | ||
| Aug 20 Wednesday 07:00 PM | Take Back The Path | 5K | CLARENCE -- Clarence Center Fire Hall, 9415 Clarence Center Road, Clarence Center, NY 14032, (Near the corner of Clarence Center Rd and Goodrich Rd). Bounce houses for the kids. Live Music. Food, beer, pop. Race shirt guaranteed for pre-reg. | Kevin Patterson 716.741.3322 | ||||
| Aug 21 Thursday 06:30 PM | Get Your Rear In Gear | 5K | BATAVIA -- Batavia Downs, the oldest lighted harness track in North America, Batavia, NY. The track boasts a half-mile oval with a Euro style rail and a new mutuel board in the infield. Horsemen have long admired the track as one with excellent turns that do not punish the trotters and pacers running the mile event on this stonedust surface. | 716.667.0201 | ||||
| Aug 22 Friday 07:00 PM | Run To Remember | 5K | CLARENCE -- Clarence Town Park, 10405 Main St., Clarence. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Free designer T-shirts. Post race party with live entertainment, pizza, ice cream, hot dogs and refreshments. | Domenic DiLoreto 716.583.2311 | NY05025AM | |||
| Aug 23 Saturday 09:30 AM | Race to Cure Childhood Cancer | 5K | GETZVILLE -- The Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 2402 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068. Day of race registration from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. T-Shirts guaranteed to all pre-registered runners. Post race party and award ceremony with a fabulous pasta lunch! All proceeds to benefit: Association for Research of Childhood Cancer, Inc. 5-year age gr | James Monaco 716.681.4433 716.774.8184 | Web | Pending | ||
| Aug 24 Sunday 06:45 AM | Green Lakes Endurance Runs | 50K | USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 50K TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP. FAYETTVILLE -- Green Lakes State Park, Fayettville, NY. cash awards. Click for more details. | Todd Baum 315.415.5562 | Web | |||
| Aug 24 Sunday 09:30 AM | Chris Thater Memorial | 5K | BINGHAMTON -- Race starts on Beethoven Street at LeRoy Street, Binghamton, NY. Serves as the Niagara Association USATF 5K Road Championships for 2006. See the website for more information. | James May Grace Tabeek 607.778.2056 607.778.2908 607.722.8744 | Web | NY95020AM | ||
| Aug 29 Friday 07:00 PM | NCRR Bullfeathers 5K | 5K | BUFFALO -- J. P. Bullfeather's, 1010 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. ChampionChip race. All new color designer sweatshirt to first 1,000 registered runners. Trophies to overall top 3 and to top 5 in each age group. 5-year age groups through 80+. | John Beishline 716.694.5154 | Web | NY06051JG | ||
| Aug 31 Sunday 09:00 AM | Tomato Trot 5K | 5K | BRANT -- Evangola State Park, Brant NY. Registration 8 AM – 8:45 AM, Race starts at 9 AM. Event is part of the Tomato Festival. Download a race application now (MS Word DOC) | Gary Hubert 716.549.1802 | Web | |||
| SEPTEMBER 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Sep 01 Monday 09:00 AM | Fleet Feet 15K Run Into Buffalo | 15K | BUFFALO -- The race starts on Delaware Ave near Niagara Square, Buffalo NY. Runners expo, cash prizes, post race party. | Dan Loncto 716.332.3501 | Web | NY07065JG | ||
| Sep 01 Monday 10:00 AM | Nativity Century Run/Walk | 5K | ORCHARD PARK -- Nativity of Our Lord, S-4414 S. Buffalo St. Orchard Park, NY. 5K Run and 1- mile walk. Post Race Party : Food and Beverage, Music, Kid's Activities. | Karen Downing 716.667.0201 | ||||
| Sep 03 Wednesday 06:30 PM | Harvest Moon Run | 5K | PENDLETON -- Wendellville Volunteer Fire Co., 7340 Campbell Blvd, Pendleton. 5-year age groups to 80+. T-Shirts to all pre-registered. Trophies. Door prizes. | Jim Riester 716.694.5582 | NY00040AM | |||
| Sep 06 Saturday 09:00 AM | Peach Festival | 5K | LEWISTON -- Race starts in fornt of the Key Bank branch at 493 Center St, Lewiston. 5K at 9:00 AM, Walk starts at 8:45 AM. Registration at Key Bank starting at 7:45 AM. T-Shirt to 1st 200 entrants. Post race refreshments and awards. | Tom Baia Mimi Cacciatore 716.297.5831 716.745.9702 | Web | |||
| Sep 06 Saturday 09:30 AM | Run For Hope 5K | 5K | TONAWANDA -- Lincoln Park Arena (Parker & Decatur), Tonawanda. 5-yr age groups thru 8-+. Designer T-Shirts to all pre-regs. All proceeds to benefit pancreatic cancer research. Event is in memory of Connie Teresi. | Sal Teresi 716.834.9028 | Web | |||
| Sep 06 Saturday 10:00 AM | 8 In The Rough Trail Run | 8 Miles | GLENWOOD -- Sprague Brook Park, Glenwood NY. Shelter #2. Registraiton from 8:30 AM. Post race awards, raffles & snacks. | Mark Lawrence 716.574.0888 | Web | |||
| Sep 06 Saturday 10:00 AM | Glen Iris | 5K | CASTILE -- Trailside Lodge, Letchworth Park, Castile NY. Start is located at the Trout Pond of Letchworth Park. 5K Race and 5K Walk start ay 10:00 AM. Kids Hill Climb Challenge / Book Worm Wiggle @ 11:00 AM. Cash awards to the top 5K finishers. T-Shirts to the first 300 registrants in the 5K race. Post race party. Download your race application now (PDF). | Pam Bliss 585.493.2622 585.493.5466 | Web | NY97025AM | ||
| Sep 07 Sunday 09:00 AM | Bertrand Chaffee Hospital & Home TLC Challenge | 5K | SPRINGVILLE -- Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, 224 E. Main St.(Rt. 39), Springville, NY. | Linda Reehling 716.592.2871 x1203 | NY91035AM | |||
| Sep 13 Saturday 09:15 AM | Lebro's Fall Classic | 5K | GETZVILLE -- Lebro's Restaurant, 330 Campbell Blvd., Getzville. Kid's Run (ages 5-12, 1-Mile) at 9:15 AM. 5K Run/Walk at 10:00 AM. | Eileen Leary 716.688.0404 716.873.7504 | NY01044AM | |||
| Sep 14 Sunday 07:00 AM | Erie Half Marathon | Half Marathon | ERIE, PA -- Packet pickup, at the Rotary Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, on Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. and from 5:45 – 6:45 a.m. the morning of the race. The start/finish is in the Rotary Pavilion Area (approximately 3 miles from the entrance to the park) and the traditional two loop course will be run on Presque Isle State Park. This marathon may be the flattest course in the country. | Jan Comi 814.898.4472 | Web | PA02012WB | ||
| Sep 14 Sunday 07:00 AM | Erie Marathon | Marathon | ERIE, PA -- Packet pickup, at the Rotary Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, on Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. and from 5:45 – 6:45 a.m. the morning of the race. | Jan Comi 814.898.4472 | Web | PA02014WB | ||
| Sep 14 Sunday 07:45 AM | Rochester Half Marathon | Half Marathon | ROCHESTER -- Corner of Franklin & Andrews Street, Rochester. There will be absolutely NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION. See web site. Full Marathon starts at 7:30 AM, Half Marathon starts at 7:45, 4-Person Marathon Relay starts at 7:30. | Derek DeSol Greg Brooks 585.264.1480 | Web | NY07074JG | ||
| Sep 14 Sunday 07:30 AM | Rochester Marathon | Marathon | ROCHESTER -- Staged along the 330 block of Andrews (in front of the old Greyhound Bus Station, Rochester. There will be absolutely NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION". Full Marathon starts at 7:30 AM, Half Marathon starts at 7:45, 4-Person Marathon Relay starts at 7:30. Cash awards to the top finishers. | Derek DeSol Greg Brooks 585.264.1480 | Web | NY07068JG | ||
| Sep 19 Friday 06:30 PM | Joanne Severin Cinelli Memorial | 5K | SOUTH BUFFALO -- South Park Botanical Gardens, South Buffalo. 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walkm USATF certified course - twice around park; Walk is once around. 5-year age groups thru 70+. Awards to top male and fem,ale and top 3 in each age group. | Sue Severin 716.822.3003 716.597.9724 716.878.7068 716.881.8244 | NY95036AM | |||
| Sep 20 Saturday 09:30 AM | Laughlin's Road Race | 5K | BUFFALO -- Laughlin's Beef & Barrel; 333 Franklin St, at the corner of Franklin & W Tupper, Buffalo. Flat, fast USATF certified course through downtown Buffalo. USATF sanctioned event. Post-race party, music, great food & beverages, awards in standard age categories up to 95+, and Chinese auction prizes. | Dr. Rachel Brooks 716.847.1200 | Web | NY06057JG | ||
| Sep 20 Saturday 10:00 AM | Maggie Lee Memorial Run | 5K | BUFFALO -- Parkside Lodge, Delaware Park, Buffalo. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Race and Fun Walk starts at 10 AM followed by a post race party featuring food, entertainment, prizes and awards. | Renay Moran 716.883.5396 | Web | |||
| Sep 21 Sunday 11:30 AM | Shea's 5K Run For The Arts | 5K | BUFFALO -- Shea's Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St, Buffalo. 5K Run and Walk through downtown. Includes a post-race party featuring Molson beer, Avenue pizza, Sahlen's hot dogs, snacks and Pepsi for all participants. Prizes and drawings. Register early to receive your commemorative 5 K Run t-shirt. | Bill Croker 716.553.0179 | NY92027AM | |||
| Sep 27 Saturday 09:30 AM | Charlene D. Page Memorial | 5K | BUFFALO -- D'Youville College, 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo. | Tim Brennan 716.829.7801 | Web | NY02052AM | ||
| Sep 28 Sunday 07:00 AM | Toronto Waterfront Marathon | Marathon | TORONTO, ON -- All Sunday morning events are at Metro Hall Square (55 John St. at Wellington). All start lines are at Wellington and Simcoe, Toronto, ON. | 416.944.2765 | Web | |||
| Sep 28 Sunday 09:00 AM | Run For The Grapes | Half Marathon 5K | ST CATHERINES, ON -- Market Square , St. Catharines, ON. QEW to Lake Street. South on Lake to James. Turn left on James to Market Square. Half Marathon -9a.m. 5k – 9:15 a.m. Championchip timing by Sportstats. Each Kilometer is marked. Courses are beautiful flat and very fast running in downtown St. Catharines to the beautiful vineyards of Niagara and finishing back downtown. 6 Aid Stations in the Half. Part of the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival. Travel over to Montebello Park and enjoy the festivities after the race. Cash prizes. | Jerry Friesen 905.562.8669 877.562.8669 | Web | ON-2006-081-BDC 0N-2006-082-BDC | ||
| Sep 28 Sunday 09:30 AM | Linda Yalem Safety Run | 5K | AMHERST -- University at Buffalo, Amherst Campus. | Andrea Costantino 716.645.2055 | Web | NY04040AM | ||
| OCTOBER 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Oct 04 Saturday 11:00 AM | Timon Fall Challenge 5K Run | 5K | BUFFALO -- Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School, 601 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220. Certified 5K run and walk and a one mile event for grammar school participants. Post race party with refreshments. Awards to top 3 in standard 5-year age groups thru 85+ plus special award categories. | Michele Battin 716.826.3610 | Web | NY07032JG | ||
| Oct 05 Sunday 06:45 AM | Out of Bounds Trail Runs | 5K | USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 10K TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP. CANANDAIGUA -- Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, Canandaigua, NY. cash awards. Click for more details. | Mort Nace 585.271.7045 | Web | |||
| Oct 05 Sunday 09:00 AM | Syracuse Festival of Races | 5K | USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 5K CHAMPIONSHIP. SYRACUSE -- Syracuse University's Lampe Athletic Complex, corner of Comstock Ave & E. Colvin St., Syracuse, NY. cash awards. Click for more details. | Dave Oja 315.446.6285 | Web | NY00046AM | ||
| Oct 11 Saturday 09:00 AM | Breaking The Sound Barrier 5K | 5K | BUFFALO -- St. Mary's School for the Deaf, 2253 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214. | Steve Bohen 716.834.7200 ext. 141 | Web | NY04047AM | ||
| Oct 11 Saturday 10:00 AM | Crystal Beach 5K Run | 5K | CRYSTAL BEACH, ON -- Rdigeway & Erie Rd.s, Crystal Beach, ON. Registration at the Crystal Chandelier. | Phil Smith 289.292.3100 716.308.8687 | Web | |||
| Oct 11 Saturday 10:30 AM | Ellicottville Fall Festival | 5K | ELLICOTTVILLE -- Holiday Valley Lodge, Ellicottville, NY. Awards to overall Male, Female & Masters. Medals 3-deep in 5-year age groups. Post-race snacks at Holiday Valley. | Mark Lawrence 716.574.0888 | Web | Pending | ||
| Oct 18 Saturday 10:00 AM | The Fred Ruterbusch Memorial 5k Run | 5K | FREDONIA -- Fredonia State University Outdoor Track on FSU's Ring Road. T-shirt to all entrants. Post-race party in FSC's Steele Hall afterwards. The race is in memory of Fred Ruterbusch, FSC's first track and field All-American in 1976-1977 in the javelin. Fred passed away in 2003 after suffering a heart attack. | Dennis McGrath Nolan Swanson 716.480.1557 716.627.1420 716.673.3700 | ||||
| Oct 18 Saturday 10:30 AM | ECMC Lifeline Foundation Pumpkins in the Park | 5K | BUFFALO -- Parkside Lodge, Delaware Park, Buffalo. | Debbie Jamieson 716.898.5881 | ||||
| Oct 18 Saturday 10:30 AM | Dr. Richard T. Sarkin Memorial 5K | 5K | BUFFALO -- Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo. Start line is on Lincoln Parkway just before (North of) Forest Ave. The event is to honor the memory of Dr. Richard T. Sarkin who died in a plane crash on October 19, 2004. The route is flat and fast beginning and ending behind the Albright Knox Art Gallery and passing Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo at the half | Carla Frederick | NY06058JG | |||
| Oct 25 Saturday 10:00 AM | 10th Annual Flexcare Jack O’Lantern Fall Classic 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk | 5K | NIAGARA FALLS -- Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY. Start & Finish: Behind the Top of the Falls Restaurant. Scenic USATF certified course along the trolley path on Goat Island near Niagara Falls. Free long sleeve T-shirt and water bottle, door prizes and a chance to win an Apple iPod. New this year is $1250 in prize money. Male & female 5K finishers - first p | Dennis Gleason 716.285.3421 x33 716.282.1228 | Web | PENDING (2007) | ||
| Oct 26 Sunday 10:00 AM | Niagara Falls International Marathon | Marathon | NIAGARA FALLS, ON -- Huge running event: Multi-day Runners Expo at the Sheraton in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Prize money. Certified international marathon route starts in Buffalo, NY like the famous Skylon International Marathon course that served as U. S. Olympic Trial. See the event web site for details. | Jim Ralston 905.356.9460 | Web | NY02041BDC | ||
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| NOVEMBER 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Nov 02 Sunday 09:00 AM | Bob Ivory Run | 5K | TOWN OF TONAWANDA -- St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, 845 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo. Awards in 5-year age groups thru 85+ in the 5K race and award to 1st male & female race walker. | 716.873.3599 | Web | NY03056AM | ||
| Nov 08 Saturday 10:00 AM | Casablanca Classic | 8K | GRIMSBY, ON -- Casablanca Winery Inn, 4 Windward Drive, Grimsby, ON. QEW Casablanca Blvd in Grimsby. North on Casablanca Blvd. to North Service Rd. Turn Left on North Service Rd. to Casablanca Winery Inn. Championchip timing by sportstats. Each kilometer is marked. Flat and very fast course. 2 aid stations in the 8k. Cash prizes. | Jerry Friesen 905.562.8669 877.562.8669 | Web | ON-2006-087-BDC | ||
| Nov 08 Saturday 11:00 AM | Lindsay's Legacy Run | 5K | TONAWANDA -- Clinton Park, Clinton & Broad Streets, Tonawanda. Race day registration at Post 264 American Legion Hall, 60 Main St., Tonawanda. Long sleeve T-Shirt to the first 300 entrants. Post Race Party. 5-Year age group thru 80+. | Bonnie MacIver, Fritz Van Leaven 716.695.7406 716.832.4460 | Web | NY06027JG | ||
| Nov 15 Saturday 11:00 AM | Making Tracks For Families | 5K | BUFFALO -- Lafayette Tap Room, 391 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY. Starts and finishes near the ECC City Campus. The day of race registration and the post-race party will be at the Lafayette Tap Room. Post race features pasta, salad, pop, and beer. Awards in 5-year age groups thru 80+. Chinese auction. Performance by the band McCarthyizm. Download a race application (MS Word Doc). | Bob Krug 716.858.2671 716.380.8954 | Web | NY94026AM | ||
| Nov 22 Saturday 11:00 AM | The Trinity Trott 5k Run | 5K | HAMBURG -- Grace Lutheran Church, 6220 McKinley Parkway and Newton Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075. Race #3 of the Runnin' with Jesus Triple Crown Series. Shirt guaranteed to all pre-registered runners and walkers. 5k Road Race: Awards to top-3 in 5-year age groups through age 65+. Race Walker Division 5k race: Awards for top 3. "Walkin' with Jesus" 5k walk division: Awards for top 3. Kids race (age 10 and under) starts at 10:30 AM. Awards for top 3. Race party and awards to follow 11AM to 2PM. After Race Party and meal including beverages for all registered runners and walkers. | Pastor Garry Seefeldt 716.649.6581 716.751.9176 | Web | NY07061JG | ||
| Nov 27 Thursday 09:00 AM | YMCA Turkey Trot | 8K | BUFFALO -- Delaware Avenue YMCA, 2564 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. | Tom Donnelly 716.875.0457 716.875.1283 | Web | NY98035AM | ||
| DECEMBER 2008 | ||||||||
| Date | Race Name | Distance | Details | Phone | Web | Certified | ||
| Dec 06 Saturday 10:00 AM | Reindeer Run | 5K | BUFFALO -- Medaille College, Buffalo. | Laura Edholm 716.880.2130 716.570.5532 | NY97052AM | |||
| Dec 13 Saturday 10:30 AM | The Snowball Run for the Morlock Foundation, Inc. | 5K | BUFFALO -- Starts and finishes near the ECC City Campus. 1st 100 registrants receive a special goody bag. 1st 300 registrants get the t-shirt. Post race party at Pettibones Grille. | Jeanne LeGault 716.839.1143 x2222 | Web | NY94026AM | ||
