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Local Area Race Calendar for 2021

APRIL 2021
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Apr 01 Thursday 09:00 AM	VIRTUAL ONLY Niagara Wheatfield Health & Wellness Run/Walk/Hike	5K, 1 Mile	WNY -- Anywhere. Choose your own route and run/walk between April 1 and May 15. Post your run results (optional) or just do it for fun! Your $15 registration fee includes an NW Health & Wellness t-shirt. There is also a hiking challenge being offered! Proceeds to benefit the Niagara Wheatfield Senior Class.	Tom Stack	Web	eMail
Apr 03 Saturday 09:00 AM	Hip Hop Hooray 5K	5K	LOCKPORT -- Spring Lake Winery, 7373 Rochester Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. Limited availability. Waves of 40 runners. Beautiful multi-colored custom Easter Egg finisher medals PLUS Hip Hop Hooray t-shirts for all participants. Professional timing and finish line services with finish line photos and certificates.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Apr 10 Saturday 10:00 AM	100 Days of Hope 5K	5K	ROCHESTER -- Lions Park, 100 Kentucky Ave, Rochester, NY US 14606. Join us on April 10th, the 100th day of the year, as we takeour hope out into the streets and run a 5K TOGETHER! T-Shirt, and Post race grab and go snack bag. Participants must wear masks Pre and Post Race, the mask can be removed DURING the race. Limited to 150 participants. No awards ceremony.		Web
Apr 10 Saturday 11:00 AM	POSTPONED Feel The Spirit	5K	NEW DATE IS SATURDAY JUNE 12 CHEEKTOWAGA -- Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, 14225. Race starts on Foisset Ave, off Cleveland Drive in Cheektowaga. 5K race and 1-Mile fun walk. T-shirt to first 350 registered. Hot dogs, Chili, Beer, Wine, Pop, Live Music. Post party for all runners, walkers & friends! 5-year age groups through 80+.	Tim Zelasko 716.380.0231 716.634.3660	Web	eMail	NY18003JJ
Apr 11 Sunday 09:00 AM	SJCI 6-Hour Distance Run	6 Hours Run	BUFFALO -- St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, 845 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223. Run or walk as far as you can for up to 6 hours on the SJCI track. The race is limited to 50 runners. Wear face mask when not running. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Custom embroidered winter hat. All timing stops at 3:00 p.m.(6 hours). Please bring all of your own aid for this event. The race will not be providing any. Finishers Medals for all , gift cert to top male and female, open and masters, by most distance run.	Rich Clark	Web	eMail
Apr 17 Saturday 09:00 AM	Grassroots Gardens	5K, 10K, 15K	NIAGARA FALLS -- LaSalle Waterfront Park, 6611 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. iRunWNY presents the SPRING Grassroots Gardens 5K,10K, and brand new 15! Run along the beautiful upper Niagara River. Multiple waves to choose from starting at 9am. Professional timing & finish line services, custom finisher medals for the first 100 participants plus dri-fit running shirts. Net proceeds to benefit Grassroots Gardens of Niagara Falls.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY18015JJ NY18016JJ NY18301JJ
Apr 18 Sunday 10:00 AM	POSTPONED Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K	5K	NEW DATE IS SUNDAY MAY 23, 2021 GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY 14072. NEW LOCATION! Beaver Island State Park at the south tip of Grand Island. Certified course, Chip Timing.	Lynn Dingey, Kim Kalman 716.560.3921 716.465.5574	Web	eMail	NY19002JJ
Apr 19 Monday 08:50 AM	POSTPONED The 125th Boston Marathon	Marathon	POSTPONED TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021 BOSTONBOSTON, MA -- Hopkinton to Boston.   Quality AIMS member race and historic major marathon. You must qualify via a recent qualifying marathon finish time on a certified course and must pre-register. No Day-Of registraion. See BAA web site for details. Wave start - 1st wave leaves at 8:50.	BAA	Web	eMail	MA14012RN
Apr 24 Saturday 09:00 AM	Rally Round The Valley	18 Miles	HONEOYE -- Sandy Bottom Park (located at the north-west corner of the lake, off County Road 36, W Lake Rd), Honeoye, NY 14471. Individual runners make a single 18 mile loop around Honeyoe Lake. Relay teams (2 or 3 persons) may select their own exchange zones and must provide transportation. Walkers course is 10 Miles. 3 support stations on the course. T-Shirt. Medals,	Bob Stewart 585.465.0933	Web	eMail
Apr 24 Saturday 10:00 AM	VIRTUAL ONLY Run Forest Run 5K	5K	WILLIAMSVILLE -- Forest Elementary School, 250 N Forest Rd, Williamsville NY. Run your virtual race, anywhere, between May 1st and May 31st. Run Forest Run t-shirt included with your registration fee. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the PUNT Foundation. Online Registration is now open!	Alan Schenk 716.560.1432	Web	eMail	NY17001JJ
Apr 24 Saturday 10:00 AM	Big Foot 5K Trail Run	5K	DEWITTVILLE -- YMCA Camp Onyahsa, 5411 East Lake Road, Dewittville, NY US 14728. Rough5K trail with steep inclines at trail start, decline at trail end and is potentially rutted with loose gravel, seasonally muddy and slippery, wooded and marked path. Not paved. Timed run through a 160 acre forest.	David Reinhardt 716.450.2688	Web	eMail
Apr 24 Saturday 10:30 AM	CANCELLED Envirun	5K	CANCELLED AS CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC PRECAUTION NIAGARA FALLS -- Niagara Falls State Park, Goat Island. Thank you to all our runners, vounteers and avid supporters for your continued support. We're optimistic that we will be able see you next year, 2022, at the Envirun. We will have a new scenic certified 5K course for you above the Niagara Falls on Goat Island!	Mary Padasak 716.462.9105	Web	eMail	PENDING

JUNE 2021
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Jun 01 Tuesday 08:00 AM	VIRTUAL ONLY Resurgence 5K/ 10K/ Half Marathon	Half Marathon, 10K, 5K	MAKE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 5 BUFFALO -- Resurgence Brewing Co., 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204. Virtual Resrugence Races. 5K, 10K, Half Marathon. Make your run between April 1 and June 5. See the registraion web site for info. You can register on-line.	Anne Horan	Web	eMail	NY20002JJ
Jun 05 Saturday 08:00 AM	Silver Serpent Multisport Festival 5K	5K	SILVER LAKE -- Asbury Camp & Retreat Center, 16 Lakeside Ave, Silver Lake, NY 14549. The in-person individual 5K race is part of the festival of events. See the organizer's web page or the reg page for more info.	Bert Gallmon 585.483.0801	Web	eMail
Jun 05 Saturday 08:30 AM	BSA 5K 2021	5K	ERIE, PA -- 3133 Clark Rd, Erie, PA 16510. T-shirts guaranteed for all registrants that sign up before May 17, 2021. Awards, 10-year age groups.		Web
Jun 06 Sunday 07:00 AM	Lake Wilhelm Marathon	Marathon, Half Marathon	SANDY LAKE, PA -- Lake Wilhelm Marina, 540 Lake Wilhelm Rd, Sandy Lake, PA 16145. The Lake Wilhelm Marathon & Half Marathon takes place along the stunning shores of one of Pennsylvania’s largest lakes! Known for its Bald Eagle viewing, expansive lake views, and scenic bike path, One loop on the John C. Oliver path for the Half Marathon and two loops for the Marathon. Windo starts, chip net timing.	Wolf Creek Race Management 724-831-9485	Web	eMail	PA21005NP
Jun 06 Sunday 09:00 AM	Rosie's Run	5K, 10K	SHERMAN -- 122 Park Street, Sherman, NY 14781. The 2021 Rosie's Run will be a "live" race. The start will be a socially distanced rolling start. Out and back courses with a mix of road and trail. RaceJoy tracking and live chip timing results will be available and runners/walkers can pick up their awards onsite or can be picked up during the following week. 5-year Age Group Award Categories for 5K & 10K Run thru 70+.	David Reinhardt 716.450.2688	Web	eMail
Jun 06 Sunday 11:00 AM	VIRTUAL ONLY A Walk/Run/Roll In Lauren’s Shoes	1 Mile, 5K	VIRTUAL EVENT JUNE 6 - JUNE 13 BUFFALO -- Wilkeson Pointe, 225 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo NY 14203. Reimagined event, Laps Of Love! Pandemic safe virtual event. Please see the web site for more info and to register.	Carol Walier 716.432.3725	Web	eMail	NY17011JJ
Jun 07 Monday 06:30 PM	Annihilator Trail Series #1	3 Miles Trail	WEST FALLS -- JP Nicely Park, 525 W Falls Rd, West Falls NY 14170. Entrants can race on a weekly basis or compete for series awards by completing all four. Series awards go to standard 5-year age groups, OA M/F & Masters. Number pick-up opens at 5:30 PM. Race starts begin at 6:30 PM. Individual weekly race entry is also welcome on a walk-up basis from 5:30 PM. You can register on-line.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail
Jun 12 Saturday 08:00 AM	Albion Strawberry Festival	5K, 8K	ALBION -- Orleans County Courthouse, Corners of State & Main Streets in Albion, NY 14411. The Festival is cancelled but 2021 is a GO for this live running event! Run through the Village of Albion and along the Erie Canal. You can register online	Bert Gallmon 585.483.0801	Web	eMail
Jun 12 Saturday 08:00 AM	Big Beast Summer Endurance Race	2 Hour, 4 Hour, or 8 Hour	COLDEN -- Buffalo Ski Center, 7414 State Rd Rt 240, Colden, NY US 14033. Complete as many laps as possible in your choice of a 2, 4 or 8 hour time frame on a course with just over 500 feet of elevation gain within 1 mile laps. Refueling area between the start and finish line along with an express lane if you want to keep moving uninterrupted.	Joseph Bow 716.444.8351	Web	eMail
Jun 12 Saturday 10:00 AM	CANCELLED Feel The Spirit	5K	FEEL THE SPIRIT CANCELLED. ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS FROM 2019 WILL BE DEFERRED TO 2022. CHEEKTOWAGA -- Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, 14225. Race starts on Foisset Ave, off Cleveland Drive in Cheektowaga. 5K race and 1-Mile fun walk. Hot dogs, Beer, Pop, (outside) post-race party for all runners, walkers & friends. 5-year age groups through 85+. 75 and older are always free! Moved to June for this year only. 10am start instead of 11am.	Tim Zelasko 716.380.0231 716.634.3660	Web	eMail	NY18003JJ
Jun 12 Saturday 10:00 AM	POSTPONED Jamestown Jackals 5K Run, Walk & Dribble	5K	JAMESTOWN JACKALS 5K RESCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 18, 2021. JAMESTOWN -- Jackson-Taylor (Chadakoin) Park, 10th & Washington Street, Jamestown, NY US 14701. The start and finish will be in the park with the course traveling on beautiful Jamestown River Walk and along the mighty Chadakoin River. Race management with following CDC and local social distancing guidance. See the website for more info and to register.	David Reinhardt 716.450.2688	Web	eMail
Jun 12 Saturday 07:40 PM	CANCELLED Rochester Mile	1 Mile	CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. WILL BE BACK IN 2022! USATF NATIONAL MASTERS 1 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. ROCHESTER -- 115 South Ave, Rochester, NY US 14604. The Mile utilizes the course of cycling's Twilight Criterium. Athletes will compete in separate 1-mile races (Elite Women's and Elite Men's and Amateur divisions). The highlight of the evening being the Elite Women’s race (with a purse of $2500) and an Elite Men’s race (also with a purse of $2500). Come see some of the fastest runners in the Northeast compete on the streets of the City of Rochester! To run you must have run a qualifying time. Qualifying times are as follows: Men’s Elite: 4:30 or faster mile; Women’s Elite: 5:30 or faster mile. Equivalent 1500 meter and 1600 meter times will be accepted. No qualifying time required for the amateur division. Qualifying times must be run on or after May 11, 2020. See the event website You can register here.	Mike Nier	Web	eMail	NY17116KL
Jun 13 Sunday 10:00 AM	CANCELLED Frederick Garrasi III 5K Memorial Run	5K and 1 Mile Walk	WE MUST CANCEL FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY. WE PLAN TO BE BACK IN 2022. ANGOLA -- Lake Erie Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 9483 Lake Shore Rd, Angola, NY 14006. 5K Run, and new this year: 1 Mile Walk. The run/walk memorializes Frederick Garrasi III. Fred was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident in 2013. All proceeds benefit the Frederick Garrasi III Memorial Fund, providing scholarships to graduating seniors at Lake Shore Central High School, as well as benefitting other various organizations in honor of Freddy. Visit FGIII5K.com for more information and to register.	Fred and Renee Garrasi, Jr. 716.549.8457	Web	eMail	NY15901JJ
Jun 14 Monday 06:30 PM	Annihilator Trail Series #2	3 Miles Trail	WEST FALLS -- JP Nicely Park, 525 W Falls Rd, West Falls NY 14170. Entrants can race on a weekly basis or compete for series awards by completing all four. Series awards go to standard 5-year age groups, OA M/F & Masters. Number pick-up opens at 5:30 PM. Race starts begin at 6:30 PM. Individual weekly race entry is also welcome on a walk-up basis from 5:30 PM. You can register on-line.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail
Jun 17 Thursday 07:00 PM	Victorianbourg Estate Trail Run	5K	WILSON -- Victorianbourg Wine Estate, 4402 East Lake Rd, Wilson, NY 14172. Niagara Wine Trail Running Series Limited to 150 live race participants. All finishers receive a custom wine bottle finisher medal plus keepsake stemless wine glass with series logo and winery name. Beautiful and scenic 5K course through the vineyard property. Post race celebration includes light food/snack, complimentary glass of wine (must be 21 or older), music, and awards to top overall male & female. 5-yr age groups through 80+.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Jun 18 Friday 07:00 PM	POSTPONED St. Gregory The Great Great Race	5K	POSTPONED. NEW DATE MAY BE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH WILLIAMSVILLE -- 100 St. Gregory Court (Maple Rd, between Hopkins and Ayer), Williamsville NY 14221. Tentative event information for 2021: Race starts at 7:00 PM. Awards in 5-yr age groups thru 80+. One-Mile fun walk. Beer, pop, childrens activities. T-Shirts.	Cheryl Bertovich, Allegra Perna 716.866.2042 716.983.5329	Web	eMail	NY12016JG
Jun 19 Saturday 07:30 AM	HYBRID LIVE+VIRTUAL EVENT(S) Flower City Challenge	Half Marathon, 5K	LIVE RACES AND VIRTUAL RACES ROCHESTER -- Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, NY US 14623. Live in-person races on Saturday Jun 19 and Sunday Jun 20. Submit your virtual race results from June 18 through June 20. See the web site or registration site for details.		Web	eMail
Jun 19 Saturday 09:00 AM	Trooper Brinkerhoff 5K	5K and 10K	BOSTON -- Boston Town Park, NY. Day-of-race registration and chip pick-up begins at 8:00 AM Saturday. 10K race starts at 9:00 AM, 5K walkers at 9:10, and 5K runners at 9:30. Post race water, fruit and snacks available. It's BYO this year. Post race awards at 10:15. Early registration and pick-up Friday from 5-8pm.	Mike Brinkerhoff 716.604.8949 716.648.0019	Web	eMail	NY10016JG
Jun 19 Saturday 01:00 PM	Rochester Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk	5K	ROCHESTER -- Genesee Valley Park, Riverbend Shelter, 1000 East River Rd, Rochester NY 14623. 5th Annual 5K race to commemorate the end of slavery. Beautiful certified course along the Genesee River. Light food & refreshments served after the race. Professional timing & finish line services by RMS including music, finish line photos, custom certificates, and more. Live race limited to 200 participants. Virtual options are also available. Funds raised will support the construction of Rochester's Historic Civil Rights Heritage Site at Badan Park.	Gloria Johnson-Hovey 585.775.5599	Web	eMail	NY14904KL
Jun 20 Sunday 07:30 AM	HYBRID LIVE+VIRTUAL EVENT(S) Flower City Challenge	Half Marathon, 5K	LIVE RACES AND VIRTUAL RACES ROCHESTER -- Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, NY US 14623. Live in-person races on Saturday Jun and Sunday Jun 20. Submit virtual raceresults from June 18 through June 20. See the web site or registration site for details.		Web	eMail
Jun 20 Sunday 09:00 AM	ERC Fathers Day Run	5K	ERIE, PA -- Harborcreek Community Park, Clark Road Entrance (gated drive just north of 3133 Clark Rd), Harborcreek, PA 16510. social distancing is still required and a mask must be worn prior to the start of the race and after finishing. This race will be chip-timed, and congregating at the start/finish line is discouraged. Organized by the Erie Runners Club.		Web
Jun 21 Monday 06:30 PM	Annihilator Trail Series #3	3 Miles Trail	WEST FALLS -- JP Nicely Park, 525 W Falls Rd, West Falls NY 14170. Entrants can race on a weekly basis or compete for series awards by completing all four. Series awards go to standard 5-year age groups, OA M/F & Masters. Number pick-up opens at 5:30 PM. Race starts begin at 6:30 PM. Individual weekly race entry is also welcome on a walk-up basis from 5:30 PM. You can register on-line.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail
Jun 24 Thursday 07:00 PM	Arrowhead Spring Vineyards Trail Run	5K	LOCKPORT -- Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, 4746 Town Line Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. Niagara Wine Trail Running Series Limited to 150 live race participants. All finishers receive a custom wine bottle finisher medal plus keepsake stemless wine glass with series logo and winery name. Beautiful and scenic 5K course through the vineyard property. Post race celebration includes light food/snack, complimentary glass of wine (must be 21 or older), music, and awards to top overall male & female. 5-yr age groups through 80+.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Jun 26 Saturday 07:00 AM	Enchanted Mountains Half Marathon	Half Marathon, 5K	LITTLE VALLEY -- Ellicottville Brewing Company - Little Valley, 202 Second St, Little Valley, NY US 14755. The out-and-back courses utilize a railway bed converted to the Pat McGee Trail and is flat and fast, only 125 feet of elevation gain for the entire Half Marathon. The trail traverses scenic Cattaraugus County in the Towns and Villages of Little Valley and New Albion. Start waves will be assigned based on estimated finish times to minimize overlapping runners and passing. Half Marathon start times from 7:00 to 8:00. 5L start times from 11:00 to 11:45.	Doug Bush 716.499.2300	Web	eMail
Jun 26 Saturday 08:30 AM	HYBRID LIVE+VIRTUAL EVENT(S) Buffalo Marathon 5K	5K	BUFFALO MARATHON 5K BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.	Greg Weber, Rich Clark	Web	eMail	NY15008JJ
Jun 27 Sunday 06:00 AM	HYBRID LIVE+VIRTUAL EVENT(S) Buffalo Marathon Weekend: Half Marathon	Half Marathon	BUFFALO HALF MARATHON BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website.	Greg Weber, Rich Clark	Web	eMail	NY15304JJ
Jun 27 Sunday 06:00 AM	HYBRID LIVE+VIRTUAL EVENT(S) Buffalo Marathon Weekend: Marathon	Marathon	BUFFALO MARATHON BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website.	Greg Weber, Rich Clark	Web	eMail	NY15305JJ
Jun 27 Sunday 02:00 PM	Bond Lake JUNE Trail Race	5K, 10K	RANSOMVILLE -- Bond Lake Park, 2571 Lower Mountain Road Ransomville NY 14131. Race organizers have designed a great 5K course that takes runners along groomed trails, through the orchards, and past three of the beautiful lakes found on park property. If you choose the 10K option you will complete two loops around the course. Awards to top overall male & female in each race plus certificates for all in 5-yr age groups through 85+.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Jun 28 Monday 06:30 PM	Annihilator Trail Series #4	3 Miles Trail	WEST FALLS -- JP Nicely Park, 525 W Falls Rd, West Falls NY 14170. Entrants can race on a weekly basis or compete for series awards by completing all four. Series awards go to standard 5-year age groups, OA M/F & Masters. Number pick-up opens at 5:30 PM. Race starts begin at 6:30 PM. Individual weekly race entry is also welcome on a walk-up basis from 5:30 PM. You can register on-line.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail

OCTOBER 2021
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Oct 01 Friday 05:30 PM	Grand Island Sunset 10K	10K	GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY. Flat, fast, USATF certified course along the scenic Niagara River. Quality long sleeve cotton t-shirt, overall and masters awards and post-race tailgate. Age group awards to 80+.	Brian McElroy	Web	eMail	PENDING
Oct 02 Saturday 09:00 AM	Hospice Dash 5K	5K	YOUNGSTOWN -- Porter On The Lake, Youngstown, NY. Race starts and ends at Porter-on-the-Lake Park. Scenic route through Four Mile State Park and Campground. Custom Dri Fit shirts, finisher medals, Discount Cards, plus spectacular Mighty Niagara post-race party including beer tent and live music!	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY14010JG
Oct 02 Saturday 09:00 AM	Mighty Niagara Half Marathon	Half Marathon	LEWISTON -- Artpark, Lewiston, NY 14092. Race starts at Artpark in Lewiston and finishes at Porter-On-The-Lake overlooking Lake Ontario in Youngstown. Free shuttle service back to starting line after the race. Many historic sights, themed water stations, live entertainment along the route, and a beautiful view of the Lower Niagara River. Custom finisher medal, dri-fit running shirts, and more for all participants. You can register on-line	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY14085JG
Oct 02 Saturday 09:00 AM	CSAT 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Charter School for Applied Technologies, 2245 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207. Organized by The Charter School for Applied Technologies. Fast, scenic new USATF certified 5K course utilizing the Tonawand Rails-To-Trails path with start/finish in Lincoln Park.	Nathan Monaco 716.420.2174	Web	eMail	NY20006JJ
Oct 02 Saturday 10:00 AM	Maggie Lee Memorial 5K Run	5K	BUFFALO -- St. George’s Church, 2 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo NY -- Delaware Park’s Ring Road. To benefit the Epilepsy Association of WNY. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Run/Walk starts at 10 AM. Post Race party celebrating our 20th year with refreshments, basket auction, and prizes. Overall male and female winners receive $100. T-shirts guaranteed to first 150 registered. You can register online at You can register on-line.	Renay Moran 716.883.5396	Web	eMail	NY12090JG
Oct 02 Saturday 11:00 AM	Knights-Kaderli Memorial 5K Run	5K	MEDINA -- East Shelby Fire Hall, 5021 East Shelby Rd, Medina, NY 14103. Free t-shirt* with your paid registration, participate in our 50/50 raffle and Chinese Auction, door prizes and enjoy lunch on us by Mr. V's. The Richard Knights / Sue Kaderli Memorial Fund benefits Orleans County cancer patients and their families.	Stacey Knights-Pellicano 716.998.0977	Web	eMail
Oct 02 Saturday 11:00 AM	Chowder Challenge	5K and Fun Walk	NORTH TONAWANDA -- Pine Woods Park (Located off the Twin Cities Memorial Highway at Niagara & Thompson) 14120. We're back for 2021 with our 12th "annual" race!!! Charity race and chowder cookoff/challenge to raise funds Glory Be To Kids, and this year's designated charity, Birthday Buddies. Race kicks off from Pine Woods Park. Post-race party includes free chowder for runners, taste tests, music and games. Petting zoo presented by Kelmik Farm and 1/4k fun run for the kids Visit the web site for additional information.	Amy Strauss 716.316.5955	Web	eMail	NY12087JG
Oct 03 Sunday 07:45 AM	HYBRID LIVE+VIRTUAL EVENT(S) Wineglass Marathon	Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K, 5K	CORNING -- Corning NY. Hybrid events: Live in-person races or virtual races. Bus transportation to the start line. SEE THE WEB SITE FOR DETAILS	607.654.7601	Web	eMail	NY15016JG NY15017JG
Oct 03 Sunday 09:00 AM	HYBRID LIVE+VIRTUAL EVENT(S) Buffalo Home Sellers 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park at Jewett Parkway and Parkside Ave, Meadow Rd, Buffalo, NY US 14214. LIve in-person 5K race or virtual race. Pre-race packet pick up at Fleet Feet Buffalo on Fri Oct 2, 3:30-6:30 PM and Sat Oct 3, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Post race party will also be at Park Meadow 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Packet Pickup and In person Registration: Race Day October 3rd starting at 7:45am Parkside Meadow Restaurant, 2 Russell St Buffalo NY 14214. T-shirt to first 100 registered. Awards in 5-year age groups. Post race venue is the Parkside Meadow Restaurant. Proceeds to benefit UB Swimming & Diving/Nickel City Splash.	Bill Quagliano 716.838.0957	Web	eMail	NY12105JG
Oct 03 Sunday 09:00 AM	Liv Love Run	5K	SILVER CREEK -- Silver Creek Central School, 1 Dickinson St, Silver Creek NY 14136. 5K hosted by the Silver Creek/Forestville Cross Country Team & Booster Club. A portion of the proceeds will fund a scholarship at SCCS in memory of Olivia (Liv) Coia, who was a wonderful teacher, coach, runner & friend.	Densil Wilson 716.785.1537	Web	eMail	NY19004JG
Oct 08 Friday 07:00 PM	Moonlight Trail Run at Schulze Vineyards & Winery	5K	BURT -- Schulze Vineyard & Winery, 2090 Coomer Rd, Burt, NY 14028. Limited to 150 participants. Runners are required to provide and wear their own headlamps. Beautiful and scenic 5K course through the vineyard property at dusk. Custom shirts guaranteed through 8/1. Post race celebration includes light food/snacks, music, and trophies to top overall male & female plus 10-yr age group awards through 70+. Must be 18 or older to participate.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Oct 09 Saturday 09:00 AM	13th Annual Meghan Memorial Cross Country	5K	HAMBURG -- Hilbert College, 5200 S Park Ave Hamburg, NY 14075. Combination college event and running event open to the public. All teams (College, Club, ad-hoc) and individuals (Open) are invited to participate in the races. Standard X-Country scoring for teams. Women’s race at 9:00 AM, men’s race at 9:45 AM. In Memory of Meghan Sorbera, Hilbert College sophomore whose life was tragically cut short by a hit and run driver in Hamburg in 2008. Meghan had run cross country at Hilbert.	Kara Rehbaum 716.926.8805	Web	eMail
Oct 09 Saturday 09:00 AM	Fall Scramble Off Road Runs	4 Miles, 8 Miles	ELLICOTTVILLE -- Holiday Valley Resort, 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, NY US 14731. Fall Scramble Off Road Run at Holiday Valley Resort! Ride the chairlift to the top of the hill for the Start! The 4 Mile starts at 9:00 AM, the 8 Mile starts at 9:30 AM. On Saturday of Fall Festival! Event swag: Custom, super warm, pom hat - 4 and 8 mile runners; Running gloves - 8 mile runners; After race recovery food.	Doug Bush 716.941.4330	Web	eMail
Oct 09 Saturday 11:00 AM	Niagara Falls Fire Fighters Christmas Toy Drive 5K, 10K	5K, 10K	NIAGARA FALLS -- LaSalle Waterfront Park, Niagara Falls NY. Out and back courses along the upper Niagara River. Park and register at Four Points Sheridan Hotel located at 7001 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14304. The Start and Finish are at LaSalle Waterfront Park located just one block west of the hotel. Free finish line photos and custom certificates for all participants! Visit website for additional information and to register.	John Castellani 716.622.9855	Web	eMail	NY18015JJ NY18016JJ
Oct 10 Sunday 07:30 AM	TRAVEL OP Chicago Marathon	Marathon	CHICAGO, IL -- Grant Park, Chicago, IL.   Quality AIMS member race and one of the six "major" marathons in the world. See website for detrails and to register.		Web		IL18025NM
Oct 10 Sunday 07:30 AM	Belmar Bridge Half Marthon	Half Marathon	FRANKLIN, PA -- Sandy Creek Trail, Mid Point Trail Head, Belmar Bridge Trailhead, Franklin, PA. The race course begins and ends at the Belmar Bridge, a 1385 foot long bridge spanning the Allegheny River.	Wolf Creek Race Management 724-831-9485	Web	eMail
Oct 10 Sunday 09:00 AM	SJCI 6-Hour Distance Run	6 Hours Run	BUFFALO -- St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, 845 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223. The 2nd 6 Hour Run at SCJI! Run or walk as far as you can for up to 6 hours on the SJCI track. The race is limited to 50 runners. No race day registration. Race directing, timing and scoring, and registration by Score This!!! Score This!!! will donated proceeds to SJCI Cross Country and Track Teams.	Rich Clark	Web	eMail
Oct 10 Sunday 11:00 AM	PGXC Cross Country - Race 3	6K	AKRON -- Akron Falls Park , Akron, NY The PGXC series is now in its 31st year offering the best post collegiate cross country series in all the land for the most experienced runners as well as beginners to the sport of cross country running	Mike Nier	Web	eMail
Oct 11 Monday 08:50 AM	The 125th Boston Marathon	Marathon	SCHEDULED FOR BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON RACING. DETAILS YET TO BE DETERMINED BOSTONBOSTON, MA -- Hopkinton to Boston.   Quality AIMS member race and historic major marathon. You must qualify via a recent qualifying marathon finish time on a certified course and must pre-register. No Day-Of registraion. See BAA web site for details. Wave start - 1st wave leaves at 8:50.	BAA	Web	eMail	MA14012RN
Oct 15 Friday 06:00 PM	VIRTUAL ONLY Virtual Vintage Eclipse Gear 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Run anywhere, anytime. Claim your swag at: FATTEY'S BEER WURLITZER - NEW LOCATION 908 Niagara Falls Blvd N. Tonawanda 14120 on Friday Oct 15th 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Run, then get a HAUL of past vintage Eclipse race SWAG. Every registrant will take their choice of each category: DRINKING VESSEL; RUNNING HAT; FINISHER MEDAL; T-SHIRT! (4 items and a beer for you at packet pickup!). At packet pickup, place and time, Look for the ECLIPSE TRAILER filled with the goodies!	Anne Horan 716.830.6713	Web	eMail
Oct 16 Saturday 09:00 AM	Grand Island Kiwanis 5K Run	5K	GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Shelter 2A, Grand Island, NY 14072. Beautiful and scenic course on park roadways and Spaulding Trail. Free race t-shirt guaranteed through 10/10. Professional timing & finish line services, music, and food. Trophies for top male & female runners plus medals for the top 3 M/F runners in age groups.	Steven Kopf 716.200.2503	Web	eMail
Oct 17 Sunday 08:00 AM	Monster Scramble	5K, 10K	LACKAWANNA -- Holy Cross Cemetery, 2900 South Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY 14218 Halloween themed, chip-timed FUNdraising run. Also a one mile trick-or-treat family walk. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume (optional). T-shirt to first 700 registrants. Prizes to top fundraisers, top overall performers, best in each age group, and for best costume. All proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and support local programs and research to find a cure for MS.	Caroline Peterson 919.792.1016	Web	eMail	NY18021JJ NY18022JJ
Oct 17 Sunday 09:30 AM	The Bulldog Dash	5K	HAMBURG -- Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Dr, Hamburg NY 14075. 5K Fun Run and Walk!	Amy Kane	Web	eMail
Oct 17 Sunday 10:00 AM	Flatliner Series #1	3 Miles	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Rd Entrance. Rain/Shine. 4 races in series. 3-mile hilly and challenging road course on the southwest section of Chestnut Ridge Park. Complete 3 of the 4 races to qualify for series awards. Full info at Link: http://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17008JJ
Oct 17 Sunday 10:00 AM	Niagara County Deputy Sheriff's PBA 5k Run	5K	LOCKPORT -- Widewaters Marina. Market St, Lockport, NY US 14094. Proceeds benefit the NCSO Domestic Violence Unit & Victim Assistance Unit.	Reanna Bradt	Web	eMail
Oct 22 Friday 07:00 PM	Moonlight Trail Run Bella Rose Winery	5K	LEWISTON -- Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery, 1243 Ridge Rd, Lewiston, NY 14092. Limited to 150 participants. Runners are required to provide and wear their own headlamps. Beautiful and scenic moonlit (hopefully) 5K course through the vineyard property. Custom shirts guaranteed through 8/14. Post race celebration includes light food/snacks, music, and best costume contest. Trophies to top overall male & female plus 10-yr age group awards through 70+. Must be 18 or older to participate.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Oct 23 Saturday 11:00 AM	EVL Halloween Half Marathon and 5K	Half Marathon, 5K	ELLICOTTVILLE -- Monroe Street, Ellicottville NY. Halloween themed: Coustumes optional. Custom medals to 1/2 Marathon finishers, Shirts for 5K and Half Marathon. USATF Certified Courses. Chip Timing. Awards in 5-yr age groups thru 60+, and top 3 overall. Awards to best costumes! 6 water satations on the 1/2 Marathon route. Restrooms at 3 locations on the course. You can register online	Doug Bush 716.499.2300	Web	eMail	NY14135JG NY14134JG
Oct 24 Sunday 10:00 AM	Flatliner Series #2	3 Miles	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Rd Entrance. Rain/Shine. 4 races in series. 3-mile hilly and challenging road course on the southwest section of Chestnut Ridge Park. Complete 3 of the 4 races to qualify for series awards. Full info at Link: http://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17008JJ
Oct 24 Sunday 02:00 PM	Black Bird Cider Works Fall Trail Run	5K	BARKER -- BlackBird Cider Works, 8503 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012. Beautiful and scenic 3 loop 5K course through the orchards. Custom Blackbird Cider Works race shirts guaranteed through October 17th. Post race celebration includes light food/snacks, music, and awards to top overall male & female plus 10-yr age groups through 70+.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Oct 24 Sunday 02:00 PM	Telegraph Road Race	0:14:18	HOLLEY -- 1 East Avenue, Holley NY 14470 . iPod/MP3 player mandatory race! Run as far as you can while listening to the studio verison of Telegraph Road by the Dire Straits! The song runs for exactly 14 minutes and 18 seconds. Whomever runs the farthest is the winner. Awards: Male, Female Master and Open.	Herman Van Leeuwen 716.261.7880	Web	eMail
Oct 30 Saturday 10:00 AM	24th Annual Jack O’Lantern Fall Classic 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk	5K, 1.5 Mile Walk	NIAGARA FALLS -- Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY. The course includes panoramic and scenic views of the upper Niagara Rapids and Niagara Falls. Post race picnic and awards ceremony. $1,250 Total in prize money to the top five places male and female ($250, $150, $100, $75, and $50). Visit website for additional information and to register.	Chris Titta 716.282.1228	Web	eMail	PENDING
Oct 31 Sunday 10:00 AM	The Winery at Marjim Manor Haunted HalloweenTrail Run	5K	APPLETON -- The Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 Lake Rd, Appleton NY 14008. Niagara Wine Trail Running Series Limited to 150 live race participants. All finishers receive a custom wine bottle finisher medal plus keepsake stemless wine glass with series logo and winery name. Beautiful and scenic 5K course through the vineyard property. Post race celebration includes light food/snack, complimentary glass of wine (must be 21 or older), music, and awards to top overall male & female. 5-yr age groups through 80+.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Oct 31 Sunday 10:00 AM	Flatliner Series #3	3 Miles	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Rd Entrance. Rain/Shine. 4 races in series. 3-mile hilly and challenging road course on the southwest section of Chestnut Ridge Park. Complete 3 of the 4 races to qualify for series awards. Full info at Link: http://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17008JJ
Oct 31 Sunday 11:00 AM	PGXC Cross Country - Race 4	6K	TRUMANSBURG -- Taughannock Falls State Park , Trumansburg, NY The PGXC series is now in its 31st year offering the best post collegiate cross country series in all the land for the most experienced runners as well as beginners to the sport of cross country running	Mike Nier	Web	eMail

NOVEMBER 2021
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Nov 06 Saturday 09:00 AM	10th Anniversary Veterans Race 5K and 10K	5K, 10K	BUFFALO -- Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, 1 Naval Park Cv, Buffalo, NY 14202. The Race will be capped at 700 people. Pandemic precautions will be observed. This will be the most patriotic veterans weekend in Buffalo. Race is hosted in partnership with the Buffalo Naval Park and Veterans One-Stop Center. SPECIAL for our 10th Anniversaty: 10K in addition to the 5K. See website for more details.	Alfredo Longo 716.868.1055	Web	eMail	PENDING
Nov 06 Saturday 02:00 PM	The Mighty Fitz	5K	LEWISTON -- Brickyard Pub, 432 Center St, Lewisotn NY 14092. The race commemorates the legend of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Race shirt, music, grab & go food/snacks, drink specials with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Lewiston Council on the Arts. See the event website or register on-line.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY17032JJ
Nov 07 Sunday 07:00 AM	TRAVEL OP New York City Marathon	Marathon	NEW YORK -- New York, NY.   Quality AIMS member race and one of the major Marathons. Huge marathon through all the borroughs of NYC. Week of activities available. 2021 field limited to 33,000. Must pre-register. Time qualifying standards. See web site.		Web	eMail	NY15003DB
Nov 07 Sunday 10:00 AM	Flatliner Series #4	3 Miles	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Rd Entrance. Rain/Shine. 4 races in series. 3-mile hilly and challenging road course on the southwest section of Chestnut Ridge Park. Complete 3 of the 4 races to qualify for series awards. Full info at Link: http://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17008JJ
Nov 07 Sunday 11:00 AM	PGXC Cross Country - Race 5	8K	CANANDAIGUA -- FLCC, Canandaigua NY The PGXC series is now in its 31st year offering the best post collegiate cross country series in all the land for the most experienced runners as well as beginners to the sport of cross country running	Mike Nier	Web	eMail
Nov 13 Saturday 09:00 AM	Grassroots Gardens Fall Races	5K, 10K, 15K	NIAGARA FALLS -- LaSalle Waterfront Park, 6611 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. iRunWNY presents the FALL Grassroots Gardens 5K,10K, and 15K! Run along the beautiful upper Niagara River. Professional timing & finish line services, custom finisher medals for the first 250 participants plus dri-fit running shirts. Net proceeds to benefit Grassroots Gardens of Niagara Falls.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY18015JJ NY18016JJ NY18301JJ
Nov 13 Saturday 11:00 AM	Lindsay’s Legacy Run	5K	TONAWANDA -- Clinton Park, Clinton and Broad Streets, Tonawanda. Awards: 5-year increments though 80+. Huge basket raffle, food and drinks a'plenty!	Bonnie MacIver-Mariani 716.695.7406	Web	eMail	NY15032JJ
Nov 13 Saturday 11:00 AM	Take A Breath For Life	5K	HAMBURG -- Hamburg Fair Grounds, Lower Grandstand, 5600 McKinley Ave, Hamburg NY 14075. 5K Run / Walk race, Kids Run, Raffles, Theme Baskets, Beer and much more! Live Music with the Bobs! Kids Race (Under age 12) 1/2 mile run is free. Virtual race available too. T-shirts and awards in the 5K. Chip timing. Traffic-free USATF certified 5K course.	Jeremy Gilbert 716.861.9871	Web	eMail	NY17034JJ
Nov 14 Sunday 09:30 AM	Iroquois Foundation 4 Miler Salutes Veterans	4 Miles	ELMA -- Iroqouis Central School District, 2111 Girdle Road, Elma NY 14059. 4 mile run/walk to tune up for the Turkey Trot! The race event is intended as a tribute to veterans. The Iroquois Foundation is a non-profit which raises funds for non-budgeted items essential for educational development. Starts at the memorial and finishes at the Made In America Store on Maple Rd in Elma.	Vince Frisicaro 716.655.1167	Web	eMail
Nov 20 Saturday 09:00 AM	10th Annual Michelle’s Memorial 5K	5K	MIDDLEPORT -- Middleport Fire Hall, 28 Main St. Middleport NY 14105. Benefiting the Michelle A. Bewley Scholarship Fund. Cash prize given to the Overall Male and Female winners as well as medals to the top 3 in each age group. Swag to the first 100 registered participants. Race Day registration opens at 8 AM. Virtual event also available.	Brooke Gypson 716.783.2432	Web	eMail	NY14114KL
Nov 25 Thursday 08:00 AM	VIRTUAL ONLY Greater Niagara Falls Turkey Trot	5K	ANYWHERE -- Get out and run on Thanksgiving morning! Run on your own in isolation OR meet up with family and friends for a socially distant run at one of the great USATF certified courses across Niagara County. Custom race t-shirts included. 100% of the proceeds are being donated to purchase toys for students at Tuscarora Indian School! (if registered before 10:00 AM November 19 when shirts are ordered).	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Nov 25 Thursday 09:00 AM	126th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot	8K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Avenue YMCA, 2564 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. 126th Annual 8K run down Delaware Avenue. Traditional in-person Turkey Trot in accordance with all CDC, New York State and Erie County safety protocols this Thanksgiving. You can register on-line.	Rick Streeter 716.565.6000	Web	eMail	NY12166JG
Nov 25 Thursday 09:00 AM	Turk-EA	5K	EAST AURORA -- Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora, 24 Paine St, East Aurora NY 14052. Join us on Thanksgiving morning! Prizes for the best costume and top male & female top finishers, plus awards for top male and female Grand Masters (60+) along with age group awards (10 yr through 70+) Participants are encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item.	Holly Layer 937.974.2521	Web	eMail
Nov 27 Saturday 09:00 AM	Home For The Holidays	5K	MEDINA -- Orleans County YMCA, 306 Pearl St #2, Medina NY 14103. 5K race in historic Medina, New York along the Erie Canal. There will be live entertainment throughout the town including arts and crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, food vendors, family activities, special exhibits, and merchant specials! Post race celebration and awards at the American Legion Hall-Post 204 located at the finish line. Free finish line photos and custom certificates for all participants! Visit website for additional information and to register.	Debbie Tompkins, Teresa Wilkins 585.356.2437 585.590.0878	Web	eMail