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Local Area Race Calendar for 2024

MARCH 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Mar 02 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. Proceeds to benefit Old First Ward Community. Embroidered garment for all registered entrants. You can register at RunSignup.com	Patrick Gormly 716.856.8613 x 108	Web	eMail	NY15039JJ
Mar 03 Sunday 10:05 AM	Chilly Half Marathon	Half Marathon	BURLINGTON, ON -- Burlington City Hall, 426 Brant St, Brulington ON CA. Ontario's Premier Racing Event, The Chilly Half Marathon. This fast, flat and certified course will take you along Burlington's Beautiful downtown and waterfront. Fast, flat and certified course! Optional swag! Beautiful finisher medals! See web site for details.	Kelly Arnott 905.512.2488	Web	eMail	ON-2020-001-BDC
Mar 09 Saturday 10:00 AM	St. Patrick’s Dash	3 Miles	JAMESTOWN -- Northwest Arena, 319 West Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. The race starts and ends at the Northwest Arena. Runners have the opportunity to earn awards, prizes, and points toward our Runner of the Year Series. All participants receive a “swag-bag”, a t-shirt, refreshments, and snacks.You can save by registering early on-line.	Chautauqua Striders	Web		NY21013JJ
Mar 09 Saturday 11:00 AM	Hamilton St. Patrick's Day 5K	5K	HAMILTON, ON -- Leander Boat Club, 50 Leander Dr, Hamilton, ON Canada ON L8L 8L 1. 27th Annual event. Certified race course. Runners follow paved trail and roads through the Marina area and around Bayfront Park. You can register on-line at Race Roster.	Tim Forrester 365.888.4450	Web	eMail	ON-2016-011-BDC
Mar 09 Saturday 11:00 AM	St. Patrick's Rock'n 5K	5K	YOUNGSTOWN -- Ontario House aka The Stone Jug, 358 Main St, Youngstown, New York 14174. Race will start and finish at the Stone Jug. Register by March 1st for a guaranteed race shirt. Trophies for top male/female plus custom Shamrock Age Group medals (10 year age groups through 80+) Rock'n post race party at the Stone Jug. Net proceeds to benefit YVFC Fire Police.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY24002JJ
Mar 16 Saturday 09:00 AM	ERC St. Patrick’s Distance Festival	5K, 10K	ERIE, PA -- Rotary Pavilion of Presque Isle State Park, Erie, PA. Awards to top overall and masters and age-groups. Variable cost as the commemorative T-shirt is optional. 60 Minute time limit for the 5K. 5K at 9:00. 10K at 10:10.	Jim Lang	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Mar 16 Saturday 09:30 AM	Runnin' of the Green	5 Miles	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 5 MILE CHAMPIONSHIPS. ROCHESTER -- Blue Cross Arena / War Memorial Arena, 100 Exchange Blvd, Rochester NY 14614. Traditional major running season kickoff in Rochester. In-Person race and Virtual options. Individual and team. 5-year age groups through 80+. See website for more details. You can register on-line. USATF NIagara Association Championship Race.	Jonathan Griffiths 585.417.5575	Web	eMail	NY20001KL
Mar 16 Saturday 09:30 AM	Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Parade Run	4K	BUFFALO -- River Fest Park / Tewksbury Lodge, 249 Ohio St, Buffalo NY 14204. 4K Run before the historic Old Neighborhood Parade on March 16 2024, Buffalo, NY! All registered participants will receive a T-shirt, food item, beverage and beer. If registered by March 10, 2024 you will be guaranteed a race shirt.	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Mar 23 Saturday 08:00 AM	Fight For Air Stair Climb	Stairs	BUFFALO -- Seneca One Tower, 1 Seneca St, Buffalo NY 14203. Join us as we climb to new heights (691 steps) at Seneca One Tower on Saturday, March 23, 2024! The Fight For Air Climb - Buffalo, is returning to Seneca One Tower, featuring one-of-a-kind views of Buffalo from the 32nd floor. Seneca One Tower is the perfect setting for a day of fun, challenge and camaraderie.	Kaelyn Gates 716.271.6386	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Mar 23 Saturday 10:00 AM	Wayne A Burlison Colon Cancer Awareness	3.17 Miles	ALBION -- Ronald Sodoma Elementary School, 324 East Ave, Albion NY 14411. 3.17 mile running event to memorialize Wayne A. Burlison. You can register on-line.	Bert Gallmon 585.483.0801	Web	eMail	NY21012JJ
Mar 24 Sunday 09:30 AM	TRAVEL OP Around The Bay Road Race	30K, 5K	HAMILTON, ON -- FirstOntario Centre, Bay and York Street, Hamilton Ontario Canada. The Around The Bay 30 Km race is the oldest footrace in North America. First run was in 1894. See the event website for details. 30k start: York Blvd at Caroline St N. There will be NO race weekend registration after participation limits are reached.		Web	eMail	ON-2024-002-BDC
Mar 30 Saturday 10:00 AM	Hip Hop Hooray 5K	5K	LOCKPORT -- Spring Lake Winery, 7373 Rochester Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. Beautiful and scenic trail run entirely on winery property. Trophies for top male and female runners plus custom Easter Egg finisher medals for all participants. Professional timing and finish line services with finish line photos and certificates.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Mar 30 Saturday 10:30 AM	Bunny Hop	5K	EAST AURORA -- American Legion Post #362, 1 Legion Drive (off Center Rd near Beech Rd), East Aurora. 5-year age groups through 90+. Join us after the race at the American Legion Post #362 for beer, pop, water, plenty of food. Register on-line, or download the registration form.	Dale Reeves 716.866.0136	Web	eMail	NY16006JG

APRIL 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Apr 03 Wednesday 06:15 PM	Flatliner Series #1	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Road Entrance, Orchard Park NY 14127. Registration from 5:30pm. Rain/Shine. Hilly and challenging 5K road course on the Park's Lower Loop. Full info at Link: https://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries2024.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 06 Saturday 11:00 AM	Feel The Spirit	5K	CHEEKTOWAGA -- Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga, 14225. Race starts on Foisset Ave, off Cleveland Drive in Cheektowaga. 5K race. T-shirt to first 300 registered. Hot dogs, Bunny Dogs (vegan) Beer, Pop, Live Music. Post party for all runners, walkers & friends! 5-year age groups through 80+. Age 75 and over register free! You can register on-line or you can download the paper registration form.	Tim Zelasko 716.380.0231 716.634.3660	Web	eMail	NY18003JJ
Apr 07 Sunday 09:00 AM	TRAVEL OP 41st Annual Skunk Cabbage	Half Marathon, 10K	ITHACA -- Barton Hall, Cornell University, 117 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY 14853 Finger Lakes Running Club presents the 41st Annual Skunk Cabbage Half Marathon and 10K on new modified courses. The theme is "Total Eclipse of the Skunk" in honor of the Total Eclipse of April 8. Register on-line at RunSignUp. Races are timed by Leone Timing. Custon finishers medals in both races. Age group awards. Custom T-Shirt.	Adam Engst	Web	eMail	PENDING
Apr 08 Monday 09:00 AM	Solar Eclipse 5K	5K	GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Parking Lot #1, Grand Island, NY 14072. 5K Race at 9:30 AM. Kids 1-Mile Fun Run at 9:00 AM (Ages 3 - 13). All runners get a post race breakfast sandwich and juice at Bogeys, additional refreshments at the finish line, and choice of a Healthy Buffalo performance tee or running cap. Certified 5K course. Chip timing for both the 5K and 1 Mile Kids Run. Awards for overall and masters winners plus first place in 5-year age groups.	Chas Kirsch	Web	eMail	NY21002JJ
Apr 08 Monday 10:00 AM	CANCELLED Total Solar Eclipse Run	5K	BUFFALO PARKS DENY PERMITS, RACE CANCELLED BUFFALO -- South Park, 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218. Join us for a once in a lifetime experience at the South Park Lake in Lackawanna. All registered participants will receive an Eclipse T-shirt, viewing glasses, food item, beverage and beer. Afterwards, continue the spectacular post-event celebration of the Solar Eclipse at Resurgence Brewery, where an awards show, musical bands, and vendors from all over will be in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse!	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NY16027JG
Apr 08 Monday 06:00 PM	Total Eclipse Run	5K	BUFFALO -- Lakeside Complex at Outer Harbor, 825 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo NY 14203. Once in a lifetime opportunity! 5K run at 6:00 PM; 1 Mile non-timed Fun Walk at 5 PM. Commemorative medallion and race shirt (register by March 25 to guarantee shirt). Buffalo is in the path of eclipse totality. The last time this happened in Buffalo was in 1925. The eclipse begins at 2:05 PM and will be completed at 4:32 PM. Totality begins at 3:18 PM and will last for just under 4 minutes.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY24004JJ
Apr 10 Wednesday 06:15 PM	Flatliner Series #2	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Road Entrance, Orchard Park NY 14127. Registration from 5:30pm. Rain/Shine. Hilly and challenging 5K road course on the Park's Lower Loop. Full info at Link: https://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries2024.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 13 Saturday 09:00 AM	Finger Lakes 30K, 10K, and Relays	30K, 10K, or RELAY	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 30K loop around Honeoye Lake, or run the new 10K run/walk. 30K Relay teams option (share the distance with 2 or 3 person team). Relay teams may select their own exchange zones. Custom finisher medals for all participants plus dri-fit running shirts for those who register by 4/4/24. Trophies for top male/female runners plus team and age group awards. Post race celebration at Sandy Bottom Park and Birdhouse Brewing Company.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Apr 15 Monday 08:50 AM	TRAVEL OP The 128th Boston Marathon	Marathon	BOSTON, 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 starts.	BAA	Web	eMail	MA14012RN
Apr 17 Wednesday 06:15 PM	Flatliner Series #3	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Road Entrance, Orchard Park NY 14127. Registration from 5:30pm. Rain/Shine. Hilly and challenging 5K road course on the Park's Lower Loop. Full info at Link: https://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries2024.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 20 Saturday 10:00 AM	Run Forest Run 5K	5K	WILLIAMSVILLE -- Forest Elementary School, 250 N Forest Rd, Williamsville NY. Family-friendly event. Free finish line photos and custom certificates for all participants. T-shirts guaranteed to everyone who registers by March 11th. A portion of all online registration fees will be donated to Brian Moorman's P.U.N.T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative. Online Registration is now open!	Alan Schenk 716.560.1432	Web	eMail	NY17001JJ
Apr 20 Saturday 10:00 AM	Village of Hamburg Sesquicentennial	5K	HAMBURG -- Rise Fitness, 97 Main St, Hamburg NY 14075. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of our active and vibrant village! Register by April 10th for a guaranteed race shirt. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group awards. Visit the website for more details.	Jessica Reyna 716.523.7855	Web		NY24005JJ
Apr 20 Saturday 10:00 AM	Beer Chase 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Flying Bison Brewing Co., 840 Seneca St, Buffalo NY 14210 Beer Chase 5K hosted at Flying Bison Brewery. Each Participant will grab a fun 5K around the brewery and a custom pair of socks. Chase the beer and see if you can catch it before it gets to the brewery!	Bert Gallmon 585.483.0801	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Apr 20 Saturday 10:30 AM	Envirun	5K	NIAGARA FALLS -- Niagara Falls State Park, Goat Island, at the 3-Sisters Islands. This scenic race route is 2 laps around Goat Island starting and finishing at the entrance to the 3-Sisters Islands. Awards are in 5-year age groups. Post-race party will include food and a live band (weather permitting). Sign up early and receive a free gift (details on website). Parking is free in Lot 3.	Krysta Cione 724.866.7621	Web	eMail	NY22001JJ
Apr 21 Sunday 08:00 AM	26th Annual 6-Hour Distance Classic!	6-Hour Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon	AMHERST -- North of the The Northtown Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Run and/or Walk as far as you can in 6 hours on a 5K loop and/or do a Full Marathon (Boston Qualifier) or Half Marathon on the Amherst Bike Path. Download the reg form, or register on-line.	Sarah and Charlie Anderson 716.404.2667	Web	eMail	NY23006JJ NY23007JJ
Apr 24 Wednesday 06:15 PM	Flatliner Series #4	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Newton Road Entrance, Orchard Park NY 14127. Registration from 5:30pm. Rain/Shine. Hilly and challenging 5K road course on the Park's Lower Loop. Full info at Link: https://heartrateup.com/flatlinerseries2024.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 26 Friday 06:00 PM	Historic Lewiston 5K	5K	LEWISTON -- Toohey Park., 145 North 4th St, Lewiston NY 14092. Scenic 5K run through the village of Lewiston. Early registration includes a guaranteed race shirt, delicious Favorite's Pizza & custom finisher medal. Participants are invited to Brickyard Brewing Company after the race to celebrate!	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY24006JJ
Apr 27 Saturday 08:00 AM	Niagara Falls USA Marathon & Half Marathon	Marathon, Half Marathon	LEWISTON -- LEWISTON / NIAGARA FALLS -- Lewiston, NY 14092. Beautiful, scenic, and challenging USATF certified course from Historic Lewiston to Niagara Falls and back along the Lower Niagara River (13.1 miles). Marathon runners will run the half marathon course twice. Dri-fit shirt running shirt for all participants, Niagara Falls USA finisher medals, plus post race party at Brickyard Brewing Company. Net proceeds to support the Salvation Army of Niagara Falls.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY22006JJ NY22008JJ
Apr 27 Saturday 09:00 AM	Allegany Adventure Runs	5K, 13K, 27K Trail Runs	SALAMANCA -- Allegany State Park Salamanca, NY. Summit Trailhead Ski Lodge. Choose the distance that suits your fitness. 100% off-road on the Art Roscoe Trail System. Wide, rolling non-technical trails. Post race party, amazing door prizes and beautiful setting. Helping support Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol.	Mark Lawrence 716.574.0888	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Apr 28 Sunday 07:30 AM	Flower City Half Marathon	Half Marathon	ROCHESTER -- Parcel 5, 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604. New course in 2024. See the event web site for event details.	Ellen Brenner 585.697.3338	Web	eMail	NY24002KL
Apr 28 Sunday 09:00 AM	1891 Run	5K	FREDONIA -- 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St, Fredonia, NY 14063. A 5K Run/Walk for the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center. T-shirts for registrants prior to April 15. 10-year age groups. Event is open to the public and supports the programming and operations of the 1891 Fredonia Opera House.	Rick Davis 716.679.0891 716.244.3601	Web	eMail	NY17080JG
Apr 28 Sunday 09:00 AM	Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Buffalo NY. Start and finish on Meadow Drive (aka: Ring Road) Custom finisher medals for all participants. 1.3M Walk starts at 9am and the 5K is at 9:30am. Trophies for top 5K male/female runners. Post race celebration and awards ceremony. See website for details and registration.	Lisa Schaffer 716.842.0440	Web	eMail	NY23013JJ
Apr 28 Sunday 09:30 AM	Frontier Falcon 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk	5K	HAMBURG -- Frontier Central High School, 4432 Bayview Road, Hamburg NY 14075. 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk starting and finishing at the Frontier Central High School. Hosted by the Frontier High School PTSA. Shirts; Awards; DJ; Basket raffle.	Laura Errington 716.390.3749	Web	eMail	NY23002JJ
Apr 28 Sunday 10:00 AM	The Gow School Dyslexia Dash	5K, 10K	SOUTH WALES -- The Gow School, 2491 Emery Rd, South Wales NY 14139. Challenging 5K & 10K races being offered from the Gow campus through Emery Park plus a Guided Campus Fun Walk. Post race celebration and awards ceremony at the Gow School Athletic Center.	Gayle Hutton 716.288.6154	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED

MAY 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
May 04 Saturday 09:00 AM	Holland Tulip Festival 5K	5K	HOLLAND -- Holland Community Center, 3 Legion Dr, Holland NY. USATF certified 5K course that starts and finishes at the Community Center. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group medals (10 and under through 75+) Proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Holland. Visit the website for complete details on both the festival and race! Register on-line or download the paper form.	Lynn McCabe 716.870.9812	Web	eMail	NY18009JJ
May 04 Saturday 09:00 AM	30th Annual GBTC Grand Island Half Marathon	Half Marathon	GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY 14072. Great traditional local half marathon event. No race day registration. Chip timing. 6 hydration stations. Post race party. Medal to every Half Marathon finisher. Register online.	Roger King	Web	eMail	NY20016DNB
May 05 Sunday 07:00 AM	TRAVEL OP Pittsburgh Marathon	Marathon, Half Marathon	PITTSBURGH, PA -- Pittsburgh, PA. See website for more info and to register.	P3R 412.586.7785	Web	eMail	PA17025NP
May 05 Sunday 09:15 AM	TRAVEL OP Mountain Goat Run	10 Miles	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 10 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. SYRACUSE -- Clinton Square, 98 South Salina St., Syracuse NY 13202. The 46th Annual Mountain Goat Run is the Niagara USATF 10 Mile Championship.		Web	eMail	NY21018DNB
May 05 Sunday 09:30 AM	Lyme WNY 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Wayland Brewery, 3740 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park NY 14127. Lyme disease awarenss. Supports Lyme WNY. Help us take a bite out of Lyme! Live band, awards ceremony, and silent auction at the brewery after the race. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group awards. Visit the website for more details.	Colleen Jantzi 716.622.1542	Web	eMail	NY24008JJ
May 10 Friday 06:00 PM	Chris Griswold Memorial Lancer 5K	5K	LANCASTER -- Como Park, Lancaster. The 30th Annual 5K Race/Walk starts at 6:00 PM. The race is run entirely in Como Lake Park. Awards. Online entry at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Lancaster/Lancer5K. Proceeds to benefit St. Mary's Athletics.	Daniel Rosati 716.683.4824	Web	eMail	NY24007JJ
May 10 Friday 06:30 PM	Nancy Price Memorial 5K	5K	YOUNGSTOWN -- Veteran’s Park, Youngstown. Day of race registration at Youngstown’s Fire Hall, 625 3rd St., Youngstown, NY 14174. (Across from the park). Runners & Walkers welcome. 3-Person Team Challenge option plus Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run at 6pm. Proceeds benefit the Nancy Price Scholarship fund. Visit the website for additional information and to register.	Brett Sippel	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
May 11 Saturday 07:00 AM	Mind The Ducks	12 Hours Run	WEBSTER -- North Ponds Park, 750 Hlt Rd, Webster NY 14580. Run laps around the pond for up to 12 hours! Each lap is a certified 1.01203 miles.	Gil Robs	Web	eMail	NY14002JG
May 11 Saturday 07:00 AM	Hoof It On The Hill Trail Races	52K, 26K, 12K, 6K	CHERRY CREEK -- Boutwell Hill State Park, 2099 Ruttenbur Road, Cherry Creek, NY 14723. Trail races! 52K starts at 7:00, 26K at 7:30, 12K at 8:00 and the 5K starts at 8:30 AM. Award to all finishers, and 1st place male/female, in each distance. Proceeds to support the Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System. You can register on-line. You can visit us on Facebook. No day-of race registrations.	Sarah Mountain 716.397.0158	Web	eMail	TRAIL
May 11 Saturday 07:00 AM	CANCELLED Legacy 5.14 5K and Half Marathon	Half Marathon, 5K	HALF MARATON CANCELLED. THE 5K WILL TAKE PLACE, SEE BELOW" BUFFALO -- Canisius College, Churchell Tower, 2003 Main St (at Jefferson Ave), Buffalo NY 14208. Special event organized by Legacy 514 to honor victims of the Tops Massacre of May 14, 2022 (5.14) in Buffalo. A 5K Run at 9:00 AM and a Half Marathon starting at 7:00 AM are scheduled. The 5K will be on the Delaware Park Ring Road. The Half Marathon will start at Canisius College (Churchell Tower, 2001 Main St.), run over Buffalo streets then finish after running laps of the Delaware Park Ring Road. See web site for more info!	Earl Perrin, Vernon Beaty 716.650.8898 716.390.1371	Web	eMail	NY23009JJ NY23010JJ
May 11 Saturday 07:00 AM	Legacy 5.14 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park Golf Course Ring Road, Buffalo, NY. Special event organized by Legacy 514 to honor victims of the Tops Massacre of May 14, 2022 (5.14) in Buffalo. The 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM on the Delaware Park Ring Road. See web site for more info!	Earl Perrin, Vernon Beaty 716.650.8898 716.390.1371	Web	eMail	NY17016JJ
May 11 Saturday 09:00 AM	Happy Half	Half Marathon, 5K	ELLICOTTVILLE -- Holiday Valley Resort, 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, New York 14731. Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM. 5K starts at 9:20 AM. Finishers medal; Race shirts; Certified course; chip timing; On-course support; Post race snack. Register on-line at RunSignUp.	Doug Bush 716.941.4330	Web	eMail	NY17011JG NY17012JG
May 12 Sunday 08:00 AM	ERC Mother's Day 5K	5K	HARBORCREEK, PA -- Harborcreek Community Park, Clark Road Entrance (gated drive just north of 3133 Clark Rd), Harborcreek, PA 16510. Out & Back 5K.Packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM at the venue. Organized by the Erie Runners Club.	David Comi 814.881.0060	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
May 18 Saturday 07:45 AM	Sehgahunda Trail Marathon	Trail Marathon	PORTAGEVILLE -- The Parade Grounds Entrance to the Letchwordth State Park, Portageville, NY. See the website for more details. You can register on-line.	585.732.1090	Web	eMail	TRAIL
May 18 Saturday 08:00 AM	Armed Forces Day 5K Run	5K	BUFFALO -- Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, 1 Naval Park Cv, Buffalo, NY 14202. Uses same course as the Veterans Run 5K. To celebrate all who served and are currently serving.	Jeff Gray 716.875.8631	Web	eMail	NY21009JJ
May 18 Saturday 10:00 AM	Step Up For Kids	5K	CASSADAGA -- Cassadaga Beach Park, Park Ave, Cassadaga NY 14718. 5K race begins at the Cassadaga Beach on Park Avenue, Cassadaga. USATF Certified course is a 5k partial loop around Cassadaga Lake. This event supports the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County and raises awareness about child abuse. Awards. Electronic chip timing.	Sheryl Waterman 716.338.9844	Web	eMail	NY16014JJ
May 18 Saturday 10:00 AM	Purple Ribbon Warrior 5K	5K	GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY 14072. Certified course, Chip Timing. hot dogs, coffee and beer! Dri-Fir T-shirts. Awards to top Overall and Masters male/female and top 3 in age groups.	Lynn Dingey, Kim Kalman 716.560.3921 716.465.5574	Web	eMail	NY21002JJ
May 18 Saturday 10:00 AM	Allergy Awareness Action 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Fattey Beer Co, 4226 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park NY 14127. Family-friendly run/walk with proceeds going to FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education). Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children. Each participant will receive a unique t-shirt; an awareness Bracelet; food and beverage. Awards for Overall Male & Female plus awards three deep in 5 year age-groups through 75+.	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
May 18 Saturday 03:00 PM	Grassroots Gardens	5K, 10K, 15K	NIAGARA FALLS -- LaSalle Waterfront Park, 6611 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. iRunWNY presents the 7th Annual SPRING Grassroots Gardens 5K,10K, and 15! Run along the beautiful upper Niagara River. Professional timing & finish line services, race shirt and finisher gift (TBD). Post race food & beverages provided at LaSalle Vineyard after the race! Net proceeds to benefit Grassroots Gardens of Niagara Falls.	Paul Beatty, James Ciliberto 716.998.5777 716.510.3905	Web	eMail	NY18015JJ NY18016JJ NY18301JJ
May 19 Sunday 08:00 AM	Lilac Run 10K, 5K	10K, 5K	ROCHESTER -- Highland Park, 1440 South Ave, Rochester NY 14620. 5K and 10K at Highland Park, the grounds of the Lilac Festival. You can run both! In-person and virtual race experiences will be offered again this year! The 5K starts at 8:00. The 10K start time is 9:30 AM.	Allie Thut 585.732.1090	Web	eMail	NY17103KL
May 19 Sunday 08:00 AM	Sehgahunda Trail - Vale of 3 Falls	5K, 10K, 15K Trail	PORTAGEVILLE -- The Parade Grounds Entrance to the Letchwordth State Park, Portageville, NY. The out and back trail courses feature beautiful views of the Genesee River. Schedule: 8am - 5K Start; 9:05am - 10K Start; 10:35am - 15K Start.	585.732.1090	Web	eMail	TRAIL
May 19 Sunday 01:00 PM	Families of FANA	5K	LANCASTER -- Como Park Lake, 2220 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster NY 14086. 5K Run and 1 Mile (non-timed) Fun Walk at Como Lake Park. The 5K race starts near Como Park's shelter #16, finishes near the "Skate Hut" and shelter #21. Custom hats for all runners. Post race celebration and awards ceremony. Trophies for top male & female runners plus age group awards/gifts. FANA is a network of families involved in the adoption/fostering of abandoned and orphaned children. FANA operates a private orphanage in Bogota Colombia.	Annie Dobies 716.860.8780	Web	eMail	NY24007JJ
May 25 Saturday 08:00 AM	Buffalo Marathon 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website.	Greg Weber, Rich Clark	Web	eMail	NY15062JJ
May 26 Sunday 06:30 AM	Buffalo Half Marathon	Half Marathon	BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website.	Greg Weber, Rich Clark	Web	eMail	NY15060JJ
May 26 Sunday 06:30 AM	Buffalo Marathon	Marathon	BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website.	Greg Weber, Rich Clark	Web	eMail	NY15061JJ
May 29 Wednesday 06:00 PM	Springville Stampede	5K	SPRINGVILLE -- Springville-Griffith Institute H.S., 290 North Buffalo Street, Springville, N.Y. 14141. 5K race / walk; food; prizes, T-shirt for pre-registered. Starts and finishes at the High School. Post race snacks and refreshments, awards, 10-year age groups through 70+.	Eric Holler 716.982.7431	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
May 31 Friday 07:00 PM	The Grace Race	5kRun 2K Walk	WILLIAMSVILLE -- Christian Central Academy, 39 Academy Street, Williamsville NY 14221. Certified 5K course, awards in 5 year age groups. 5K at 7:00 PM. 2K Walk at 6:50 PM. Also there is a Pinewood Derby at 6:15 PM. Post race family friendly party. See web site for more details including registration deadlines.	L.J. Anderson 716.634.4821	Web	eMail	NY24001JJ

JUNE 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Jun 01 Saturday 09:00 AM	Holley Rotary Jim Ferris Memorial	5K	HOLLEY -- Holley Elementary School, 3800 N. Main St. (Route 237), Holley NY 14470. Beautiful and scenic course through the Village of Holley. Register by May 20th for a guaranteed shirt in your requested size. Trophies to top male/female runners plus age group awards. Post race celebration with food/snacks and awards ceremony.	Shannon Brett 585.953.2611	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 01 Saturday 09:00 AM	Kids Run	1.8 Miles	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Colvin Green (near intersect of Colvin Blvd and Amherst St near Buffalo Zoo's service gate), Buffalo NY. FREE FAMILY EVENT! You must pre-register by May 19th to get a race number. Kids ages 6-18 are eligible for timing chips. See the event web site for more details.	Melanie Goehle 716.635.4959 407.782.0953	Web	eMail	NY23005JJ
Jun 01 Saturday 09:30 AM	Matthew Hazelton Memorial 5K	5K, 1 Mile Walk	DUNKIRK -- Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 30 Lake Shore Dr East, Dunkirk NY 14048. Scenic USATF certified 5K course along the shores of Lake Erie. Trophies for top male and female runners plus age group awards. Post race food/snacks. Shirts guaranteed through May 17th. Visit the website for complete details!	Darren McIntyre	Web	eMail	NY18039JG
Jun 02 Sunday 09:30 AM	Girls On The Run 5K	5K	AMHERST -- University at Buffalo Amherst/North Campus. OPEN TO ALL RUNNERS! Male, female, young, old, experienced and novice! UB north campus by Alumni Arena, Flat and Fast 5k race course. Plenty of parking. Awards and fun. All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run Buffalo Scholarship Fund.	Vicki Mitchell, Meghan Cavanaugh 716.873.2221	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 05 Wednesday 06:30 PM	Mason Forever 5K	5K	LEWISTON -- Toohey Park, 145 North 4th Street, Lewiston NY 14092. Beautiful and scenic course through the Village of Lewiston. Race shirt for all participants who register by 5/28 plus post race celebration. Net proceeds to support the Mason Forever Scholarship Fund.	Tracy Monteleone 716.525.0409	Web	eMail	NY24006JJ
Jun 06 Thursday 06:00 PM	Alden’s Race For Scholarships	5K	ALDEN -- Alden Central High School, 13190 Park Street, Alden, NY 14004. Kids fun run at 5:30 PM. 5K Run/Walk at 6:00 PM. Cash prizes awarded plus 5-year age group awards. Great race and fabulous party held in conjunction with the Taste of Alden. Food, drink and raffles. Proceeds to benefit Alden Community Scholarship Foundation.	Nick Orlowski 716.957.4358	Web	eMail	NY18010JJ
Jun 06 Thursday 06:30 PM	ESB Engineering Scholarship Run	4 Miles	GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island NY 14072. Scenic new course in the beautiful Beaver Island State Park. Views of Canada, Niagara river, Downtown Buffalo all on private roads. Helping UB and Buffalo State students with scholarship $$$ for 42 yrs. 100% of the money stays right here in Buffalo! All the people associated with the race are volunteers! Awards; Food; Beer; Live band. You can register on-line at RunSignUp.Com	Norm Hirschey 716.908.5552	Web	eMail	NY24011JJ
Jun 08 Saturday 08:00 AM	Albion Strawberry Festival	5K, 8K	ALBION -- Orleans County Courthouse, Corners of State & Main Streets in Albion, NY 14411. Run through the Village of Albion and along the Erie Canal. You can register online	Bert Gallmon 585.483.0801	Web	eMail	NY22012JJ NY22013JJ
Jun 08 Saturday 10:00 AM	Down River Run	5K, 1 Mile Walk	YOUNGSTOWN -- Fort Niagara State Park, 1 Scott Ave., Youngstown NY 14174. Beautiful and scenic USATF certified course through Fort Niagara State Park. Register by May 30th for guaranteed shirts. Trophies to top male/female runners plus age group medals. Post race celebration with food/snacks and awards ceremony. Proceeds to benefit the Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara Inc. 1.5 Mile Walk at 9:45, 5K at 10:00 AM.	Debbie Fleck 716.799.5024	Web	eMail	NY22004JJ
Jun 08 Saturday 10:00 AM	SMA Annual 5K	5K	OLEAN -- Gargoyle Park, 101 Gargoyle Rd, Olean, NY 14760. The run course begins at the Gargoyle Park and follows the scenic Allegany River Trail. T-shirts; Power snacks; BascillaFEST Food voucher; Award ceremony. Visit the website for more details and registration.	Michael Cygan 716.372.4841	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 09 Sunday 07:30 AM	TRAVEL OP 1812 Challenge	18.12 Miles, Half Marathon	SACKETS HARBOR -- Sackets Harbor Battlefield, 504 W Main St, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685. 5K options on Saturday June 8, and Sunday June 9. On Sunday June 9 run the 1812 challenge (18.12 miles) or the Half Marathon, or combine the Saturday 5K with one of the long runs on Sunday, or run a 5K! You can register on-line.	Karyn Reinhardt 917.620.1626	Web	eMail	NY23020DNB
Jun 09 Sunday 09:00 AM	Rosie's Run	5K	SHERMAN -- 122 Park Street, Sherman, NY 14781. Out and back course with a mix of road and trail. 5-year Age Group Award Categories thru 70+. All participants will receive a participant award, race shirt and a bag.	David Reinhardt 716.450.2688	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 09 Sunday 10:00 AM	Frederick Garrasi III 5K Memorial Run	5K and 1 Mile Walk	ANGOLA -- Lake Erie Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 9483 Lake Shore Rd, Angola, NY 14006. Grand Finale! 10th Annual. 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk options. 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 benefiting 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 09 Sunday 11:00 AM	Laps of Love 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll	5K, 1 Mile	BUFFALO -- Lakeside Complex at Outer Harbor, 825 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo NY 14203. The Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy presents the Laps of Love 5K and One Mile, Formerly known as A Walk In Lauren’s Shoes. You may opt to wear ankle weights on each foot to simulate what it might feel like for someone with CP to walk (while supplies last). You may also run unfettered and fast. Walk, or roll a one mile starting at 11:00 AM, or 5K starting at noon. T-shirts. Awards. Race day registration available.	Carol Walier 716.432.3725	Web	eMail	NY24004JJ
Jun 13 Thursday 06:25 PM	Buffalo J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge	3.5 Miles	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Buffalo. Race start is Amherst St between Colvin Nottingham Terr. You must register in advance as part of a corporate team. You must be an established employee of that corporate entity. Fantastic event! Largest participatory event in the region - over 10,000 runners expected. Please see event web site for details.	716.566.9916	Web	eMail	NY14037JG
Jun 14 Friday 07:00 PM	St. Gregory The Great Great Race	5K	WILLIAMSVILLE -- 100 St. Gregory Court (Maple Rd, between Hopkins and Ayer), Williamsville NY 14221. Huge post race party. Live band music featuring "Hit N Run". 5K Race starts at 7:00 PM. 1Km Kids Fun Run (non-timed) at 6pm. Awards in 5-yr age groups thru 80+. One-Mile fun walk. Beer, pop, children's activities. T-Shirts and more!	Cheryl Bertovich 716.688.5678	Web	eMail	NY23003JJ
Jun 15 Saturday 06:00 AM	Niagara Ultra Races	10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 80K	NIAGARA ON THE LAKE, ON -- Kinsmen Scout Hall, 430 King St., Niagara On The Lake, ON L0S 1J0. Medals for every finisher! Five race distances to choose from. Separate start times. See the event website for details and to register.	Diane Chesla, Henri Ragetlie 905.356.9460	Web	eMail	ON-2022-024-BDC
Jun 15 Saturday 08:30 AM	Irondequoit Juneteenth	5K	ROCHESTER -- Christ The King Church, 445 Kings Hwy South Rochester, NY 14617. 5K race hosted by Irondequoit E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racism And Seeking Equity). Profits will be used for scholarships for college-bound Black and Brown students from Irondequoit and Eastridge High Schools. 5th Annual Juneteenth festival at 12pm at the Irondequoit Town Hall yard.	Latanya Morse 585.271.0428	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 15 Saturday 09:00 AM	Buns On The Run	5K	BEMUS POINT -- Village Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY US 14712. Join the Bemus Point Track Club and the Bemus Point Inn for a beautiful lakeside 5k in the heart of Bemus Point! The race will start and finish in the Village Park. There will be a runner's division and a walker's division.	Bella Zuroski	Web	eMail	NY24009JJ
Jun 15 Saturday 09:30 AM	Trooper Brinkerhoff 5K	5K and 10K	BOSTON -- Boston Town Park, NY. Rolling course through the scenic valley of Boston along the 18 Mile Creek. Race starts and finishes at the Town Park. Race day registration and chip pick-up begins at 8:00 AM Saturday. Kids races at 9:30; both the 5K and 10K races start at 10:00 AM. Post race party with beer, food, water, snacks, and ice cream. Post race awards at 11:15. Early registration and pick-up Friday from 5-7pm at the Boston Town Hall. Visit website or registration for more information. You can register on-line.	Mike Brinkerhoff 716.604.8949 716.648.0019	Web	eMail	NY23015JJ NY23018JJ
Jun 16 Sunday 09:00 AM	Jackpot 5K at Batavia Downs	5K	BATAVIA -- Batavia Downs Gaming, 8315 Park Rd, Batavia, NY US 14020. The 2nd Annual Jackpot 5K @ Batavia Downs where participants get to run around the Racetrack, as well as wind through streets of Batavia NY on a flat & fast course. An enjoyable after-party for friends and family! Race t-shirt, food (pizza), drink and a $25 free play for the casino & slots will add to an exciting event. A portion of proceeds from all entries goes to the WNY Heroes Inc.	Joshua Dykstra 585.356.3046 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 16 Sunday 09:00 AM	Father's Day 5K	5K	LOCKPORT -- Day Road Park, 5014 Day Road, Lockport NY 14094. Register by June 9th for a guaranteed race t-shirt. Custom trophies for top overall male & female runners plus gifts for the top 3 in age groups (male & female) through 70+. Post race picnic/snacks at the park. Brought to you by Ross Rental to help raise money for Camp Kenan!	John Ross 716.622.9859	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 19 Wednesday 01:00 PM	Roc Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk	5K	ROCHESTER -- Genesee Valley Park, Riverbend Shelter, Genesee River Trail, Rochester NY 14623. 5K race to commemorate the end of slavery. Beautiful certified course along the Genesee River. Light food & refreshments served after the race. Virtual options are also available. Funds raised from Roc Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk will go to support the construction of the newly named Minister Franklin D. Florence, Civil Rights Heritage Site, an outdoor civil rights heritage classroom at Baden Park.	Gloria Johnson-Hovey 585.775.5599	Web	eMail	NY14904KL
Jun 20 Thursday 06:30 PM	West Seneca Community 5K	5K	WEST SENECA -- Centennial Park, 50 Legion Rd, West Seneca, New York 14224. This 9th Annual 5K event is hosted by the West Seneca Police Benevolent Association and the West Seneca West Sports Boosters. Awards in 5-year age groups. Event kicks off the West Seneca Community Days festival. Beer tent and rides.	James Gehen 716.200.3763	Web	eMail	NY14050JG
Jun 20 Thursday 07:00 PM	Chase The Sun - Summer Solstice 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Nativity of Our Lord School, 26 Thorn Ave, Orchard Park NY 14127. Run through the Town and Village of Orchard Park including beautiful Yates Park. Great post race party will include outstanding food & drinks, music, giveaways, kids activities and some special surprises. Awards to overall and medals for top 3 finishers in each 5-year age group through 80+.	Liz Kontrabecki 716.949.4722	Web	eMail	NY15020JJ
Jun 22 Saturday 09:00 AM	Miles For Migraine	5K, 2 Mile Walk	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park Ring Road. 5K course is an un-certified out-and-back on Delaware Park's Ring Road. Start/Finish near intersection of Ring Road and Colvin Ave. Free registration. Shirts available for purchase. Awards for top fund raisers. Donations from this event will benefit the DENT Neurologic Institute to support their headache fellowship program & research.	Katie MacDonald 757.621.0798	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 22 Saturday 09:00 AM	2022 USATF Niagara Open & Masters Mile & Track Championship	TRACK	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION OPEN/MASTERS MILE & TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS ROCHESTER -- Roberts Wesleyan University, 4269 Buffalo Rd Rochester, New York 14514. Registration Deadline: June 18 (at 11:59 pm). You can register now at https://www.simplyregister.net/status/?e=125914 USATF Niagara awards for top 3 in each age division in each event. Schedule of events. See web sites for more details.	Matt Merrill	Web	eMail	TRACK
Jun 23 Sunday 07:30 AM	TRAVEL OP Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon	Half Marathon	ITHACA -- Finger Lakes Running Company, 700 Cascadilla St, Ste 101, Ithaca, NY 14850. Trail course. 5 aid stations on course; Event finisher's medal You can get more info and register online.	Red Newt Racing	Web		TRAIL
Jun 23 Sunday 08:00 AM	Kidney Walk & Run	5K	BUFFALO -- Lakeside Complex at Outer Harbor, 825 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo NY 14203. 5K Run at 8am followed by a one-mile ceremonial walk at 9:30. The Kidney Walk & 5K will benefit the Kidney Foundation of WNY. The event honors those who face kidney disease and calls attention to the effects of kidney disease in Western New York. The 5K is Chip timed; Certified course at Buffalo's Outer Harbor.	Jeremy Morlock 716.529.4390	Web	eMail	NY24004JJ
Jun 25 Tuesday 06:30 PM	Jerry's Peach Bud 10K/5K/1K	10K, 5K, 1K	GRIMSBY, ON -- Peach King Centre, 162 Livingston Ave, Grimsby, ON. 1K race starts at 6:30 PM. 5K starts at 7:00. 10K starts at 7:30. 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. Finisher medals, t-shirts!	905.562.8686	Web	eMail	PENDING
Jun 27 Thursday 06:00 PM	Southern Tier Corporate Challenge	5K	OLEAN -- Jamestown Community College, 260 North Union Street Olean, NY 14760. The challenge concludes with Olean's Largest Office Party following the race with food, drink, fun and awards!	Erica Dreher 716.790.1286	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jun 29 Saturday 06:30 AM	Finger Lakes Fifties	25K, 50K, 50 Miles	HECTOR -- Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector, NY. 31st Annual! See web site for important details and restrictions. 50K and 50 Miles at 6:30 AM. 25K at 8:00AM. All three races will use the same loop course, starting and finishing at The Potomac Group Campground located off Potomac Road within the Finger Lakes National Forest. The course is a 16.5-mile loop covering single-track trail (85%), grassy pastures (5%) complete with grazing cows and cow pies, and dirt and paved roads (10%). See the web site for registration and details.		Web	eMail	TRAIL

JULY 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Jul 04 Thursday 08:00 AM	Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club Bob Giza 10K	10K	LANCASTER -- Boys & Girls Club, 5440 Broadway, Lancaster. 47th Annual of this classic Independence Day 10K! Registration opens at 6:00 AM. Race starts at 8:00 AM. Splits at each mile and 5K. Also a 2x5k 10K relay. Post race party. Water stations. Overall and 5-year age group awards.	Dave Hoch 716.683.1485 716.683.6755	Web	eMail	NY22015JJ
Jul 04 Thursday 09:00 AM	Lakewood YMCA Firecracker Runs	10K, 2-Mile Run/Walk	LAKEWOOD -- Chautauqua Avenue and East Terrace Avenue, Lakewood, NY US 14750. Annual Fourth of July 10K race on beautiful Lake Chautauqua.   Also, 2-Mile Run/Walk.	Tom Anderson 716.763.0303	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 04 Thursday 09:00 AM	Dick Bessel Independence Day Run	2.3 Miles	GRAND ISLAND -- Grand Island Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island NY 14073. Come for the Run! Stay for the Parade! A July 4 Tradition. The Kids Race at starts 9:00 AM (ages 4 to 9 years old, race is 314 meters long). The 2.3 Mile race and walk starts at 9:10 AM. Download your registration form.	Joe Menter 716.773.9680	Web	eMail	NY23014JJ
Jul 06 Saturday 08:00 AM	Findley Lake Annual Run Around the Lake	5 Miles	FINDLEY LAKE -- Findley Lake Gazebo, 10386 Main St, Findley Lake, NY US 14736. 5 mile race & fun walk around beautiful Findley Lake. Water and fruit provided. Awards for top male & female runners and age division winners. Register by June 19 to guarantee the T-shirt. You can register on-line.	716.769.7610	Web		NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 06 Saturday 09:00 AM	Marauder Trotter	5K	DUNKIRK -- Wright Park, 1 Wright Park Dr, Dunkirk NY 14048. The 5K run/walk Course covers the Dunkirk Lakefront between Wright Park and Memorial Park. To support the Dunkirk High School Memorial Scholarship. You can register online. Shirts or tanks for early registrants.	DJ Wilson, Scott Mekus 716.785.1537 716.720.0664	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 09 Tuesday 06:30 PM	Jackhammer Trail Series #1	3.2 Miles Trail	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. #1 of seven race trail running series. Tuesday evenings-Chestnut Ridge Park-follow signs past the Casino. 3.2 mile hybrid course featuring single track trails, forest roads, pavement & short climbs & descents. Rain or shine. Weekly registration welcome from 5:30pm. See the web site for more info.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Jul 11 Thursday 06:00 PM	Daemen Athletics Summer Track Series #1	TRACK	AMHERST -- Sweet Home High School, 1901 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst NY 14228. Thursday evenings, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, and 8/1. Registration opens at 5:00 pm; the meet begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Meets include the following track events...100, 200, 400, 800, 3200 meters, 1-MILE and a 4X400 relay. Also field events Long Jump and Shot Put.	Pete Gratien	Web	eMail	TRACK
Jul 13 Saturday 07:00 AM	CandleLight 12 Hour Run	12 Hours Run	HONEOYE FALLS -- Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp, 809 Five Points Rd, Rush, NY 14543. 12-Hour or 24-Hour Run. Run as many laps/miles as you can, or feel like, in 12 hours or 24 hours. One Lap is about about 1.03 miles long. Course will not be lit. You may bring your own headlamp or flashlight for running in the dark. 24-Hour starts at 7:00 AM, the 12-hour starts at 7:00 PM. See the reg site for more info and to register.	Gil Robs	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 13 Saturday 09:00 AM	Tuscarora Nation 10K Run	10K and 2.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk	LEWISTON -- Tuscarora Indian School, 2015 Mount Hope Road, Lewiston, NY 14092. 44th Annual 10K held in conjunction with the Annual Tuscarora Nation Picnic and Field Days. Enjoy native crafts, music, dancing and more. Registration in front of the Tuscarora Indian School. Visit the website for additional information and to register on-line. 10K Awards in 5-year age groups through 80+. 2.5 Mile awards to top 3 male and female finishers.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY18024JJ
Jul 13 Saturday 09:00 AM	716 Resurgence Run	7.16 Miles, 7.16 Km	BUFFALO -- Resurgence Brewing Co., 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204. Be part of the 2nd Annual 7.16 Mile & 7.16K Resurgence Run. The shorter distance race will be just as exciting as ther longer distance. All registered participants will receive a T-shirt, food item, a beverage or a signature Resurgence beer after the event. See web site for more info.	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 14 Sunday 08:00 AM	TRAVEL OP Utica Boilermaker	15K, 5K	UTICA -- Start at Culver Ave. near Beechgrove Pl. Utica, NY. Huge classic major road race with events all weekend. 5K at 7:15am. 15K at 8:00am. Packet pickup at the Expo. Shuttles available. Huge cash prizes. See website.	Jim Stasaitis 315.731.3701	Web		NY23008JG
Jul 16 Tuesday 06:30 PM	Jackhammer Trail Series #2	3.2 Miles Trail	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. #2 of seven race trail running series. Tuesday evenings-Chestnut Ridge Park-follow signs past the Casino. 3.2 mile hybrid course featuring single track trails, forest roads, pavement & short climbs & descents. Rain or shine. Weekly registration welcome from 5:30pm. See the web site for more info.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Jul 16 Tuesday 07:00 PM	Okay 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park 84 Parkside Ave Buffalo, NY US 14214. Delaware Park Ring Road. 5K Run and 1.8 Mile Wellness Walk, and Team Challenge (4 runners). A Preventionfocus event.	Lanette Wherry 716.884.3256	Web	eMail	NY23013JJ
Jul 18 Thursday 06:00 PM	Daemen Athletics Summer Track Series #2	TRACK	AMHERST -- Sweet Home High School, 1901 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst NY 14228. Thursday evenings, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, and 8/1. Registration opens at 5:00 pm; the meet begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Meets include the following track events...100, 200, 400, 800, 3200 meters, 1-MILE and a 4X400 relay. Also field events Long Jump and Shot Put.	Pete Gratien	Web	eMail	TRACK
Jul 19 Friday 07:00 PM	Subaru Buffalo 4 Mile Chase	4 Miles	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 4 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. BUFFALO -- Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222. Huge 4-Mile running event. See the web site for info and to register.	Jim Nowicki	Web	eMail	NY22017JJ
Jul 20 Saturday 08:30 AM	28th Annual Laurel Memorial Run	8K and 5K Run/Walk	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 28th Annual Laurel Memorial Run/Walk - Celebrating people with Down syndrome & other developmental disabilities! Events will take place in the village square. 5K Run/Walk at 8:30am, 8K Run at 9:00am. See the registration site (when available) for more info!	Steve Waterson 716.661.4735	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 20 Saturday 09:00 AM	St. John Vianney Kickoff Run	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- St. John Vianney R.C. Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd (Near Michael Rd.), Orchard Park, NY 14127. USATF Certified course, USATF sanctioned event. Great post race party includes food & beer. Cash race awards to top 5 male/female and masters!	Sandy Modzelewski 716.400.4453	Web	eMail	NY23012JJ
Jul 20 Saturday 09:00 AM	Lace Up For The Library	5K	LYNDONVILLE -- Yates Town Park, Morrison Road, Lyndonville, NY 14098. Scenic 5K course along the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario. Shirts guaranteed thru 7/11. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group awards. Post race includes light food/snacks, music, and awards ceremony. Proceeds to benefit the Yates Community Library. Visit the website for more details.	Ginny Hughes 716.310.2891	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 20 Saturday 09:30 AM	Character Chase 5K	5K	HAMBURG -- Union Pleasant Elementary School, 150 Pleasant Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075. Certified course through the beautiful tree lined streets of the Village of Hamburg. T-shirts to the first 250 participants. Post party at Carte Blanche, corner of Buffalo and Union streets, featuring live music by "Watch Your Step". Awards for top male/female, team challenge and 5-year age groups through 80+. Burgerfest to follow. Register on-line, or you can download a registration form.	Sue Santandreu 716.649.2058	Web	eMail	NY14301JJ
Jul 20 Saturday 06:00 PM	Glow Your Mind	5K	JAMESTOWN -- Jackson-Taylor Park, 11th St & W Washington St, Jamestown NY 14701. To generate awareness that mental wellness and physical wellness are of equal importance in everyone's lives. 100% of the proceeds stay local and will be used for suicide prevention efforts.	David Reinhardt 716.450.2688	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 20 Saturday 07:00 PM	St. Mary’s 5K Chowder Chase	5K Run, 3K Walk	EAST AMHERST -- St Mary’s Church of Swormville, 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051. Out-and-back course from the church lot. T-shirt to first 200 registrants. Post race party to include food/drink and band. Race day registration also available beginning at 5:00 PM until START time. On-line registration coming soon.	Lynda Carver 716.908.6837	Web	eMail	NY22007JJ
Jul 21 Sunday 06:45 AM	Presque Isle Half Marathon	Half Marathon	ERIE, PA -- Beach # 1, 1 Peninsula Dr, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, PA. One Lap of Presque Isle State Park. No day of race registration. See the club listing.	Dave Comi 814.881.0060	Web	eMail	PA17051NP
Jul 23 Tuesday 06:30 PM	Jackhammer Trail Series #3	3.2 Miles Trail	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. #3 of seven race trail running series. Tuesday evenings-Chestnut Ridge Park-follow signs past the Casino. 3.2 mile hybrid course featuring single track trails, forest roads, pavement & short climbs & descents. Rain or shine. Weekly registration welcome from 5:30pm. See the web site for more info.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Jul 25 Thursday 06:00 PM	Daemen Athletics Summer Track Series #3	TRACK	AMHERST -- Sweet Home High School, 1901 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst NY 14228. Thursday evenings, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, and 8/1. Registration opens at 5:00 pm; the meet begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Meets include the following track events...100, 200, 400, 800, 3200 meters, 1-MILE and a 4X400 relay. Also field events Long Jump and Shot Put.	Pete Gratien	Web	eMail	TRACK
Jul 26 Friday 06:00 PM	Quaker Dash Ice Cream 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Runners Roost 4190 N Buffalo Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Race Start: Orchard Park DPW - 100 W Highland; Race Finish: Orchard Park Library - 35 W Highland.; Post Race Awards: Orchard Park Middle School / South Davis Elementary Pavilion - Thorn Ave near Bank St. First 250 registered participants will receive a race shirt with the event logo. Post Race Ice Cream at the Quaker Days Ice Cream Social with Live Band and Fireworks.	Rob Fox 716.662.1331	Web	eMail	NY24012JJ
Jul 27 Saturday 09:00 AM	Cornfest 5K	5K	BARKER -- Village of Barker Park (Corner of Quaker Rd & Main Street - Barker, NY 14012. Trophies to top male and female runners plus fresh corn to all age group winners! Shirts guaranteed through 7/18. Proceeds to benefit the school's musical. Visit the website for complete details.	Aaron Davis 716.863.8416	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 27 Saturday 10:00 AM	Jolly Jog 5K Run	5K	NORTH TONAWANDA -- Donald F. Miller Park, 1601 Sweeney St, North Tonawanda NY 14120. New 5K race sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns runs along the Erie Barge Canal. Post race party and awards ceremony. You can Register online.	Jake Lee	Web	eMail	NY24010JJ
Jul 27 Saturday 07:00 PM	TRAVEL OP Kinzua 5K	5K	MOUNT JEWETT, PA -- Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mount Jewett, PA US 16740. Window start. Chip timing. The course is an out and back on the scenic Knox Kane Rail Trail. The race starts & finishes steps from the spectacular Kinzua Skywalk. Registration Includes: Performance Shirt, Commemorative Finisher Medal, Personalized Race Bib, Free Professional Race Photography & Post Race Refreshments.	Wolf Creek Race Management 724-831-9485	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Jul 28 Sunday 08:00 AM	TRAVEL OP Kinzua Half Marathon	Half MarathonTrail	MOUNT JEWETT, PA -- Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mount Jewett, PA US 16740. Experience this one-of-a-kind, destination half marathon at Kinzua Bridge State Park. The course is an out and back on the scenic Knox Kane Rail Trail. The race starts & finishes steps from the spectacular Kinzua Skywalk. Registration Includes: Performance Shirt, Commemorative Finisher Medal, Personalized Race Bib, Free Professional Race Photography & Post Race Refreshments.	Wolf Creek Race Management 724-831-9485	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Jul 30 Tuesday 06:30 PM	Jackhammer Trail Series #4	3.2 Miles Trail	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. #4 of seven race trail running series. Tuesday evenings-Chestnut Ridge Park-follow signs past the Casino. 3.2 mile hybrid course featuring single track trails, forest roads, pavement & short climbs & descents. Rain or shine. Weekly registration welcome from 5:30pm. See the web site for more info.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Jul 31 Wednesday 06:30 PM	CANCELLED Ronald McDonald House Charities 5K Run	5K	2024 5K RACE CANCELLED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT VENUE BUFFALO -- Ronald McDonald House, 780 W Ferry St, Buffalo NY. Run through beautiful, historic streets of Buffalo. USATF sanctioned & certified, chip timed. Great party and band after on the grounds of the Ronald McDonald House. Enjoy beer, grilled burgers, fruit, yogurt, homemade cookies, etc.. 100% of the event proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald families and their seriously ill children.	Marianne Hoover 716.883.1177	Web	eMail	NY14902KL
Jul 31 Wednesday 06:30 PM	Pete Holowka Memorial Nut-Ridge Classic	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. 5K run on paved roads in Chestnut Ridge Park to celebrate and memorialize local coach and mentor Pete Holowka. See event web site for more info.	Joseph Bertola	Web	eMail

AUGUST 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Aug 01 Thursday 06:00 PM	Daemen Athletics Summer Track Series #4	TRACK	AMHERST -- Sweet Home High School, 1901 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst NY 14228. Thursday evenings, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, and 8/1. Registration opens at 5:00 pm; the meet begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Meets include the following track events...100, 200, 400, 800, 3200 meters, 1-MILE and a 4X400 relay. Also field events Long Jump and Shot Put.	Pete Gratien	Web	eMail	TRACK
Aug 02 Friday 06:30 PM	Run For The Corn	2.2 and 3.8 Miles Trail	EDEN -- Behind the Eden Elementary School, 8289 N Main St, Eden NY 14057. Short or long cross-country/trail race at the Eden Corn Festival! Fast, mostly flat non-technical course involving open school lawns and connecting woods trails. Runners and walkers welcome ! Ear of hot, buttered corn for all runners! After the run, enjoy the best post-race party around – the Eden Corn Festival!	Dave Eckhardt 716.866.2456	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Aug 03 Saturday 07:00 AM	Frickin Hot 50K	50K	CASSADAGA -- Park Avenue, Cassadaga, NY 14718. See the for details.	Tonia Wilson, Mark Wilson 716.353.1288 914.466.9214	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 03 Saturday 08:00 AM	Old First Night Run/Walk	2.75 Miles	CHAUTAUQUA -- Chautauqua Institution, One Ames Ave, Chautauqua, NY 14722 Race starts and ends at the Sports Club (23 South Lake Drive, Chautauqua NY) and follows the perimeter of the beautiful, historic Chautauqua grounds. Pandemic rules are in place. Chip-timed. Awards are given to top 3 run finishers and top 3 age groupers. Proceeds benefit the Chautauqua Foundation.	Deb Lyons 716.357.6281 281.682.8719	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 03 Saturday 08:30 AM	Swain Mountain Race	6.5 Miles	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP. SWAIN -- Swain Ski Resort, 2275 County Road 24, Swain, NY 14884. Mountain/trail race approximately 6.5miles up and down the Swain Ski Slopes with nearly 2500ft of elevation gain.	Eric Boyce	Web		TRAIL
Aug 03 Saturday 09:00 AM	Christine Padasak Memorial - Autism Awareness 5K & Fun Walk	5K, 2 Mile Walk	SPRINGVILLE -- The Children’s League parking lot, 393 North Street, Springville, NY, 14141. Tech T-shirts to first 150 registrants. Deluxe pancake and sausage breakfast and huge basket raffle post-race. Basket rafle and door prizes. Awards in 5-year age groups through 80+ and first place m/f overall. Register online or download the paper application. Timing by Tempus Fugit.	Joseph Wolniewicz 716.949.4072	Web	eMail	NY14139JG
Aug 03 Saturday 09:00 AM	Craft Beer & Music Running Festival	5K, 10K, 15K, 1 Mile Fun Walk	NIAGARA FALLS -- The Craft Kitchen & Bar, 223 Ferry Ave, Niagara Falls NY 14301. Run along the Niagara River Gorge Trail from the Niagara Discovery Center. Offering 5K, 10K, 15K plus a 1 Mile Fun Walk option. Post race celebration at The Craft includes street music, vendors, food, craft beer specials, and more! Proceeds to benefit the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. Trophies to top male & female runners plus age group gifts (10 year age groups through 80+).	Bill Olesiuk, Paul Beatty 773.410.4375 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 04 Sunday 07:16 AM	Run716	15K and 3-Person Relay	BUFFALO -- Flying Bison Brewing Headquarters, Larkinville, 840 Seneca St, Buffalo NY. 15K in the heart of Buffalo's new and developing Larkinville district! The event starts and ends with live music and a post event party at our host sponsor, Flying Bison Brewery. Pre-race events on Saturday will provide plenty to do prior to this run through historic Buffalo. The post race party is one of the best! Register on-line at RunSignUp.	Bert Gallmon, Kellie Trybalski 585.483.0801 716.390.5703	Web	eMail	NY17006JJ USA2017114
Aug 04 Sunday 09:00 AM	Stephen’s Cross-Country Run	6K	BEMUS POINT -- Long Point State Park, 4459 NY Route 430, Bemus Point NY 14712. Stephen's Run is a 6k cross country race in memory of Stephen Pangborn, a Maple Grove cross country runner who passed away in 2000 at the age of 16 from cancer. All proceeds go towards the Stephen Pangborn Memorial Scholarship Fund. The race is held on the beautiful trails of Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake. Come enjoy a great trail race for a great cause!	Bella Zuroski	Web	eMail	X-COUNTRY
Aug 06 Tuesday 06:30 PM	Jackhammer Trail Series #5	3.2 Miles Trail	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. #5 of seven race trail running series. Tuesday evenings-Chestnut Ridge Park-follow signs past the Casino. 3.2 mile hybrid course featuring single track trails, forest roads, pavement & short climbs & descents. Rain or shine. Weekly registration welcome from 5:30pm. See the web site for more info.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Aug 08 Thursday 06:30 PM	Checkers Downhill Mile	1 Mile	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park's Ring Road, Indian Hunter Statue, Buffalo NY. Runners begin the race on the Ring Rd at the Indian Hunter Statue and head counterclockwise downhill toward the Zoo finishing just before The Juicery at Meadow Rd. Download the paper registration form.	Tom Droz, Katie Williams 716.867.1713 716.628.0561	Web	eMail	NY22007DNB
Aug 10 Saturday 08:30 AM	St Agnes A-MAIZE-ING Race	5K	AVON -- Driving Park, 350 Spring St, Avon NY 14414. Cross country style 5k at Driving Park in Avon, NY. The course is primarily on grass and utilizes the features of the park, including hills, open grass areas, and wooded sections. All proceeds benefit St Agnes School and support "Education with Heart and Soul" for children in Livingston, Genesee, and Monroe counties. Run the race and stay for the famous Avon Corn Fest!	Michelle Gerwig 585.226.2100 585.727.7041	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Aug 10 Saturday 10:00 AM	Beast of Burden Summer 100 Mile/50/25 Mile Ultra Marathon	100 Miles, 50 Miles, 25 Miles	LOCKPORT -- The Nelson C. Goehle Widewaters Marina, 718 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094. Set along the historic Erie Canal towpath. Athletes may choose either the 100 mile, 50 mile or 25 mile distance.	Vinny & Nichole Cappadora	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Aug 10 Saturday 03:00 PM	TRAVEL OP Telegraph Road Race	0:14:18	ERIE, MI -- Telegraph Road, Erie, Michigan 48133. Run on on the Original Telegraph Road (Route 24) that Mark Knopfler rode in his Tour Bus! 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	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 11 Sunday 09:00 AM	It's In My Blood	5K, 1 Mile Walk	BUFFALO -- Lakeside Park, Buffalo Outer Harbor, 825 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo NY 14203. Register by 8/2/24 for a guaranteed shirt. Post race fun including food/snacks, music, and the awards ceremony. The 5K run starts at 9am and the 1 Mile Awareness Walk starts at 10am. Trophies for top male and female runners plus age group awards in 10 year age groups through 80+. Proceeds to benefit WNY BloodCare Foundation.	John Alduino 716.936.5201	Web	eMail	NY24004JJ
Aug 13 Tuesday 06:30 PM	Jackhammer Trail Series #6	3.2 Miles Trail	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. #6 of seven race trail running series. Tuesday evenings-Chestnut Ridge Park-follow signs past the Casino. 3.2 mile hybrid course featuring single track trails, forest roads, pavement & short climbs & descents. Rain or shine. Weekly registration welcome from 5:30pm. See the web site for more info.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Aug 14 Wednesday 08:00 PM	38th Annual Moonlight Run	5K	WILLIAMSVILLE -- Island Park Pavilion, Behind Village Hall, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY. Fabulous 5K race and Wellness Walk at dusk in Williamsville. You can register on-line.	Larry Brownell 716.863.4747	Web	eMail	NY23021JJ
Aug 17 Saturday 09:30 AM	Sunset Bay Experience Reach The Beach 5K	5K	IRVING -- Sunset Bay Beach Club, Iola Drive, Irving NY 14081 (35 miles West of Buffalo, Exit 58 from the NYS Thruway). Two loops around Sunset Bay 5K Race or Walk. Day of registration opens at 8:00 AM. Part of the day long Sunset Bay Experience family fun event. Awards in 5-year age groups. Post-race celebration with drinks, snacks, awards, and crafters. T-shirt for the first 175 registrants. You can register on-line. Benefits the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Dept.	Wendy Crino 716.934.2087	Web	eMail	NY22016JJ
Aug 17 Saturday 11:00 AM	KIA Memorial Roadmarch 10K	10K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. Unique event open to the public. March, run, walk or crawl a 10K as an individual, or team while carrying rucks carrying non-perishable goods (or choose to not carry and just donate 30 pounds of goods prior to the event) at Chestnut Ridge Park. See web site for details and to register.	Jason Jaskula 716.866.4448	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 20 Tuesday 06:30 PM	Jackhammer Trail Series #7	3.2 Miles Trail	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park NY 14127. #7 of seven race trail running series. Tuesday evenings-Chestnut Ridge Park-follow signs past the Casino. 3.2 mile hybrid course featuring single track trails, forest roads, pavement & short climbs & descents. Rain or shine. Weekly registration welcome from 5:30pm. See the web site for more info.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Aug 23 Friday 06:00 PM	Healthy Buffalo 5K Race	5K	GRAND ISLAND -- Beaver Island State Park, Parking Lot #1, Grand Island, NY 14072. 5K Race (ages 14 and up) & 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run (ages 4-13). Cash Prize for top male and female 5K finisher, $500! $50 gift certificate for top male and female in the 1 Mile run. Awards. Post race with food from Kevin's Catering with ice cream and more. Choice of a performance tee or running tank and Healthy Buffalo running cap for all participants Watch the brief promo video!	Chas Kirsch	Web	eMail	NY21002JJ
Aug 24 Saturday 07:00 AM	CANCELLED Four for Forty Four Team Relay Run	44 Mile Team Relay	CANCELLED AS OF 7/23 GLENWOOD -- Kissing Bridge Ski Resort, 10296 State Rd, Glenwood NY 14069. Unique running relay event! 44 mile course starts and finishes at Kissing Bridge, 20 minutes south of Buffalo. 4 runners per team. 12 relay legs. Each member will run 3 legs. Your team uses their vehicle to meet runners at each spot. Each member must run 3 of the relay legs - in any order. See web site(s) for more details.	Doug Bush 716.499.2300	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 24 Saturday 09:00 AM	Calspan Runway 5K	5K	NIAGARA FALLS -- Niagara Falls Airport, 2035 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls NY 14304. Buckle up and get ready for an exciting adrenaline-pumping 5K at a Niagara Falls Intl. Airport runway. T-shirts, hats, beverage, pizza, and a post race party all on Niagara Falls Airport runways and taxiways. Pass through TSA Security to run free on airport the runways! Runners, Joggers, and Walkers are Welcome!	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NY18017JJ
Aug 24 Saturday 09:00 AM	POSTPONED Miles For Music	5K	RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 12 HAMBURG -- Union Pleasant Elementary School, 150 Pleasant Ave, Hamburg NY 14075. Come out and support music and arts in our community! Register by August 16th for a guaranteed race shirt. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group certificates.	Luke Mumbach 716.598.3119	Web	eMail	NY24005JJ
Aug 25 Sunday 08:00 AM	Black Diamond Express Half Marathon	Half Marathon, 5K	MENDON -- Lehigh Valley Trail, Mendon Youth Baseball Fields, 3865 Rush Mendon Rd (Rt. 251), Mendon, NY 14506. The race course runs over the Lehigh Valley Trail which is the former home to one of the most celebrated American railroads of all time: The Lehigh Valley — home of the famous Black Diamond Express passenger train, which ran from New York to Buffalo. Additional info at the event web site.	Francis Celona 585.820.9104	Web	eMail	NY17052JG
Aug 25 Sunday 09:00 AM	Bob Ivory 5K Run	5K	TOWN OF TONAWANDA -- St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, 845 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo. $1,500 in CASH PRIZES to top 3 finishers M & F. Gift Certificates to local restaurants for ALL runners. Special awards to the TOP 3 FINISHERS in every age group (15-90 years old M & F). Quality long sleeve T-Shirt for the first 200 entrants. Enjoy running through the scenic, shaded streets of North Buffalo. Post-race Pancake breakfast with sausage & juice. Also beer for age appropriate runners.	Jim Roland 716.374.0787	Web	eMail	NY22026JJ
Aug 25 Sunday 09:00 AM	Newfane 5K	5K	NEWFANE -- Miller Hose Company, 6161 McKee Street, Newfane, NY 14108. Enjoy a scenic 5K course through local neighborhoods. T-shirts guaranteed through 8/17/24. Post race celebration includes bottled water, light snacks, music, and awards ceremony plus there will be a non timed 1 Mile Kids Fun Run. Gift certificates to the top 3 overall 5K male & female runners plus 10-yr age group certificates through 70+. Net proceeds to benefit Miller Hose Fire Company.	Luke Adinolfe 716.946.3233	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 29 Thursday 07:00 PM	Peach Festival	5K	LEWISTON -- Kiwanis Park, 940 Oxbow Ln, Lewiston NY 14092. The race will start and finish at Kiwanis Park using the newly paved bike path along the Niagara Scenic Parkway! Register early to guarantee your official Peach Festival T-shirt. Visit the website for additional information and to register.	Mark Gallo 716.525.5973	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 30 Friday 06:30 PM	Tom Donnelly Hall of Fame 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Elmwood & Bidwell, Buffalo NY. Fast, PR-friendly course. All runners and walkers are welcome. Post-race party begins on Bidwell Parkway immediately following the race and features the Western New York Hall of Fame induction ceremony, music, and plenty of food and refreshments.	Bill Donnelly 716.875.8427	Web	eMail	NY22019JJ

SEPTEMBER 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Sep 01 Sunday 08:00 AM	The Oak Tree Half Marathon	Half Marathon, 5K	GENESEO -- Geneseo H.S. Track, Geneseo Central School, 4050 Avon Road, Geneseo NY 14454 Run through the National Historic Landmark District of Geneseo and head into the Genesee Valley past Oak Grove savannahs, sheep pastures, and horse farms. Pass thousands of acres of permanently conserved landscapes, protected by Genesee Valley Conservancy. The course runs on paved (40%) and dirt (60%) roads. 100% of race proceeds support the not-for-profit Genesee Valley Conservancy.	Benjamin Gajewski 585.243.2190	Web	eMail	NY16114KL NY16111KL
Sep 01 Sunday 08:15 AM	Oak Tree 5K	5K	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 5 KM GENESEO -- Geneseo Central School, 4050 Avon Geneseo Rd, Geneseo NY 14454. USATF Certified 5K course on roads in Geneseo.	Oak Tree Conservancy 585.243.2190	Web	eMail	NY16111KL
Sep 01 Sunday 09:30 AM	Dan Feather Memorial 5K and Walk	5K	JAMESTOWN -- Bergman Park, 487 Baker Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. 5K race and Walk starts at 9:30 AM. 5-year age groups through 70+. Register On-Line.	Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481	Web	eMail	NY21007JJ
Sep 04 Wednesday 06:00 PM	Harvest Moon Run	5K	PENDLETON -- Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company, 7340 Campbell Blvd, North Tonawanda NY 14120. Kids Race starts at 6:00 PM; 2 Mile Fun Walk starts at 6:15 PM; The 5K race starts at 6:30 PM. 5-year age groups to 90+ T Shirts for up to first 400 registered. Trophies. Door prizes.	Jim Riester 716.382.5915	Web	eMail	NY24014JJ
Sep 06 Friday 06:30 PM	Brothers of Mercy Oktoberfest Fest 5K	5K	CLARENCE -- Brothers of Mercy, 4520 Ransom Rd., Clarence NY 14031. Enjoy a great evening of running, food, international beers, music, dancing and fun! Held in conjunction with Oktoberfest. Join us for dancing with The Polka Boyz”, the house band at Hofbrauhaus-Buffalo, as well as a German feast of bratwurst, knockwurst, hot dogs, plus German potato salad, sauerkraut, and a special German dessert. Kids 10 and Under Race and Eat for Free!	Tony Fulgenzio 716.759.7622	Web	eMail	NY23025JJ
Sep 07 Saturday 08:00 AM	St. Amelia Summer SendOff 5K	5K	TONAWANDA -- Lincoln Park, 299 Decatur Rd, Tonawanda 14223 NY. USATF Certified Course! 5K Run/Walk at 8am plus Kids 400 Meter Dash (10 and under) at 9am. 5K awards to the top overall male/female runners plus age group awards. Finisher medals to all participants in the Kids Dash. Post race celebration and awards ceremony. Professional timing and finish line services provided by Race Management Solutions.	Shannon Andriatch 716.444.3074	Web	eMail	NY20006JJ
Sep 07 Saturday 08:30 AM	Tunnel To Towers Run/Walk	5K	CHEEKTOWAGA -- Bellvue Fire Co., 511 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga NY 14227. The race runs through Stiglmeier Park. Run/Walk honors the First Responders and WNYers lost in the attacks of 9/11/2001 and Military personnel lost in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan since. See the web site for more details and to register on-line.	Jason Webb 716.846.4034	Web	eMail	NY17025JJ
Sep 07 Saturday 09:00 AM	Bread Of Life Outreach Center 5K	5K	GLENWOOD -- Sprague Brook Park, Warming Shelter 9674 Foote Rd Glendale, NY 14069. Join us for a fun and exciting trail run at Sprague Brook Park! The race coincides with the Wellness Fair. Trophies for top finishers plus 5yr age groups through 75+. First 100 to register receive a t-shirt!	Kristin Jackson 716.713.6115	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Sep 07 Saturday 09:00 AM	Run For The Homeless	5K	BUFFALO -- Buffalo City Mission, 100 E Tupper St, Buffalo NY 14203. An inspiring community event supporting the Buffalo City Mission. The race route is entirely in downtown Buffalo and runs past many imporatant and historic Buffalo City landmarks!	Dorian Volsch 716.348.3131	Web	eMail	NY24016JJ
Sep 07 Saturday 10:00 AM	St. Stephen School Welcome Back 5K	5K	GRAND ISLAND -- Lot #4, Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY 14072. 5K Run or Walk and Kids 400 Meters Dash (ages 4-10) on Grand Island in the Beaver Island State Park! Chip timed. Awards in the 5K to the top overall male/female and top 3 finishers in each of 16 age groups, male/female. Finisher medals to all participants in the Kids Dash. NEW: Team competion too - Teams may have any number of members bit only the top 4 finishing team members will score - Awards to top male, female, and Co-Ed teams. Post race party with kids activities.	Amanda McMahon 716.408.7580	Web	eMail	NY23028JJ
Sep 08 Sunday 07:00 AM	Erie Marathon	Marathon	ERIE, PA -- Presque Isle State Park, Erie, PA. The start/finish is in the Rotary Pavilion Area (approximately 3 miles from the entrance to the park) Possibly the flattest marathon in the USA. More race info on the event's Facebook page and at the club's web site.	Suzanne Carstater 814.474.3282	Web	eMail	PA17052NP
Sep 08 Sunday 09:00 AM	Glen Iris	5K, 10K	CASTILE -- Trailside Lodge, Letchworth State Park, 6773 Trailside Rd, Castile NY 14427. 5K and 10K trail race options! The races take place entirely inside Letchworth State Park. Breathtaking views of the Genesee River Gorge. Start & finish at the Trout Pond. Packet pickup and post race celebration at the Trailside Lodge. All participants will receive an amazing custom finisher medal plus Glen Iris race shirts guaranteed through August 30th. The event benefits the Cordelia A Greene Library of Castile. Register on-line.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Sep 13 Friday 06:00 PM	River Rock Run	5K	BUFFALO -- Riverside Park, Buffalo NY 14207. 3rd Annual River Rock Run 5K being brought to you by the BRRAlliance (Black Rock Riverside Alliance). USATF certified course. RFID chip timing. The route will take runners through Olmsted Park, over the I-190 via the pedestrian bridge, and then south along the scenic Shoreline Trail to Tow Path Park before returning to the finish line following the same path. T-shirts will be guaranteed to all participants who register by September 5, 2024. Awards. 10-year age groups through 80+.	Austin Clark 716.514.9583	Web	eMail	NY23023JJ
Sep 14 Saturday 09:00 AM	Harvest Fest 5K	5K	BROCKPORT -- Lakeview Cemetery, 4988 Lakeview Rd, N Brockport NY 14420. The event is being held in conjunction with the annual Harvest Festival in the Town of Sweden. Race shirts guaranteed thru 9/4/24. Bottled water, light snacks, music, and awards ceremony. Trophies to top overall male & female plus 10-yr age group awards through 70+.	TJ Sharpe 585.490.3415	Web	eMail	NY22004KL
Sep 14 Saturday 10:00 AM	Queen City Architecture Run	5K	BUFFALO -- Other Half Brewing Company, 1 Seneca St, Buffalo NY 14202. Come run or walk a scenic 5K urban course through downtown Buffalo featuring our world renowned architecture. Please visit the event web page for more info.	Marisa Caban 716.856.3933 x 239	Web	eMail	NY23027JJ
Sep 15 Sunday 07:30 AM	Rochester Half Marathon	Half Marathon, 5K	ROCHESTER -- Innovative Field, One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY 14608. Half Marathon start at 7:30 AM. 5K start at 7:40 AM. Start at Maplewood Park, finish at Innovative Field. No Parking at Start. Busses transport runners to the Start from Innovative Field. Expo and packet pickup on Saturday. See websites for more details.	Events at Yellow Jacket Racing 585.732.1090	Web	eMail	NY23009KL
Sep 15 Sunday 09:30 AM	Born Brave 5K	5K	LOCKPORT -- Nelson C. Goehle Municipal Park, 614 Market St, Lockport NY 14094. Scenic 5K course runs along the Erie Canal. There will also be a 1-Mile Fun Walk option. Trophies for the top male and female 5K runners plus age group awards through 70+. Proceeds to benefit the Pediatric Cardiac Care Center at Golisano's Children's Hospital in Rochester.	Chelsea Schifferle 716.471.2881	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Sep 15 Sunday 10:00 AM	Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk	5K	BUFFALO -- Jewish Community Center, 787 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14209. 5K Run & Walk starts at 10:00 AM; Very fast out and back USATF certified course over wide picturesque north Buffalo roads with very few turns. Awards in multiple age groups.	Sarah O'Boyle 716.503.3146	Web	eMail	NY23022JJ
Sep 20 Friday 06:00 PM	Run For Rhinos	5K	BUFFALO -- The Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY USA 14214. Celebrate the 5th annual Run for Rhinos. All registrants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher medal, a ticket to the Buffalo Zoo good for admission on Saturday, September 21, and an afterparty with pizza and beer and race packet that can either be picked up 9/18 and 9/19.	Shannon Carroll	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Sep 21 Saturday 09:00 AM	Arc GLOW Friends & Family 5K	5K	ELBA -- Day Habilitation Center, 4603 Barrville Road, Elba, NY 14058 (5 miles north of NYS Thruway Exit 48). A country run at our beautiful Elba Day Habilitation Facility. Local farmers donate produce for all participants to bring home with them post race. You can register online.	Sandy Konfederath 585.343.1123 x 1715	Web	eMail	NY18103KL
Sep 21 Saturday 11:00 AM	End Of Summer Classic 5K	5K	EAST AURORA -- Classic Rink, 41 Riley St, East Aurora, NY 14052. The 5k course starts and finishes near at the Classic Ice Rink in East Aurora with a flat and fast run through the neighborhood streets of the Village with an after race party at 42 North Brewing Company.	Scott More 716.805.7582	Web	eMail	NY21004JJ
Sep 21 Saturday 03:30 PM	Sponge Candy 5K	5K	NORTH TONAWANDA -- Platters Chocolate Factory, Wurlitzer Building, 980 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda NY 14120. Starts and finishes at Platter's chocolate facility in North Tonawanda. Walk starts at 3pm and the 5K at 3:30. Guests can tour the facility and see how their delicious treats are made and of course there will be lots of delicious SPONGE CANDY!	Heidi Urban 716.389.3050	Web	eMail	NY17027JJ
Sep 22 Sunday 09:15 AM	Run For The Grapes	Half Marathon 5K	ST. CATHARINES, ON -- Sue Ann Staff Estate Winery, 3210 Staff Ave, Jordan ON, ONL0R1S0, Canada. Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM, 5K starts at 8:45 AM. Parking on site.	Subaru Running Series 855.200.7223	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Sep 22 Sunday 11:00 AM	PGXC Cross Country	5K	WILLIAMSVILLE -- Bassett Park, Klein Rd, Williamsville NY 14221. 2024 Peter Glavin XC Race Series. In its 34th year. Come run the best Cross Country races in Upstate NY for Open and Master’s runners. Individual and Club.	Mike Nier	Web	eMail	X-COUNTRY
Sep 22 Sunday 11:00 AM	Panther Prowl	5K	GOWANDA -- Gateway Park, 220-76 Palmer St, Gowanda NY 14070. 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run (just under 1 mile). Family fun event. Proceeds go to the Panther Prowl scholarship fund for GHS Seniors.	Aimee Gernatt 570.575.0459	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Sep 27 Friday 06:00 PM	St Mark Family Fun Run	5K	BUFFALO -- Ring Road, Delaware Park, Buffalo NY. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers in each age category.	Meghan Cavanaugh	Web	eMail	NY23013JJ
Sep 27 Friday 06:15 PM	50 Yard Finish 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Highmark Stadium (Home of the Buffalo Bills), 1 Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY. 5K at 6:15 PM, Kids Fun Run at 5:30 PM. Watch yourself finish on the Scoreboard as you cross the 50-yard line of your Buffalo Bills home field. Following the race, fans and runners will have the opportunity to take photos on the field, grab a snack while supplies last, enjoy music and receive FREE giveaways from Independent Health (while supplies last)!	Emily Kearns	Web	eMail	NY19012JJ
Sep 28 Saturday 09:00 AM	Sea Lion 5K	5K	NIAGARA FALLS -- Great Lakes 250, Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St, Niagara Falls NY 14301. The race benefits our rescued seals and sea lions. The entire race course is on the Niagara Scenic Parkway Trail which is a paved bike path running parallel to the Niagara River. After party at the Aquarium of Niagara with healthy snacks, live music, and a sea lion show.	Kara Fisher 716.285.3575	Web	eMail	NY22022JJ
Sep 28 Saturday 09:30 AM	Marilla Trail Races	14 Mile Trail, 7 Mile Trail	BRADFORD, PA -- Marilla Reservoir, 1131 W. Washington St, Bradford PA 16701. 14 Mile Trail start time is 9:30AM, 7 Mile Trail start time is 10:00AM. 4 Mile Hike at 10:10AM. Lunch following the race (family, friends, and spectators are able to purchase lunch as well). Marilla Trail Race tech t-shirt (guaranteed for all runners registered before Sept 15th). Registration ends October 8, 2021 at 11:59am EDT. Visit the event web site for more info.		Web	eMail	TRAIL
Sep 28 Saturday 10:00 AM	Bergholz 5K	5K	BERGHOLZ -- Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and School, 6630 Luther St, Niagara Falls NY 14304. 5K race and 1-mile fun run through the streets of Bergholz. T-shirts. Awards to overall and in 5-year age groups. Post-race with food, refreshments and awards on the Holy Ghost Campus.	Andy Klettke 716.807.6909	Web	eMail	NY19006JJ
Sep 28 Saturday 07:00 PM	CANCELLED Run From The Sun - A Race For Melanoma Awareness	5K	RACE CANCELLED AS OF 8/30/2024 TONAWANDA -- Elk's Lodge, 55v Main St, Tonawanda NY 14150. New fast scenic USATF Certified 5K course! Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group awards. Post race celebration at the Elks Lodge includes free beer and wine with food available for purchase. Professional timing and finish line services by Race Management Solutions. Visit the website for complete details.	Pamela Healy 716.525.2825	Web	eMail	NY24015JJ
Sep 29 Sunday 08:30 AM	Unlimited Breadsticks Trail Run	Half Marathon	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION HALF MARATHON TRAIL CHAMPS VICTOR -- Parkview Fairways, 7100 Boughton Rd, Victor, NY US 14564. Trail Half Marathon. Starting at Parkview Fairways. Point to point race, pre-race shuttle from FINISH to START for runners, no shuttle back to start. Course run north on the Seneca Trail to Valentown in Victor. See website for more info.	585.657.7539	Web		TRAIL
Sep 29 Sunday 09:30 AM	The Bulldog Dash	5K	HAMBURG -- Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Dr, Hamburg NY 14075. 5K Fun Run and Walk. Shirts available if registered by September 13.	Amy Kane	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Sep 29 Sunday 10:00 AM	Spring Lake Winery	2.5 Miles, 5 Miles	LOCKPORT -- Spring Lake Winery, 7373 Rochester Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. Beautiful and scenic brand new 2.5 mile (single loop) course through the vineyard property. We are also offering a 5 mile (2-loop) option. Post race celebration includes bottled water, light snacks, music, and awards ceremony plus the wine garden will be open for business throughout the event! Race shirts guaranteed through 9/22/24. Trophies to top overall male & female plus 10-yr age group medals (top male/female in each age group) through 70+.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	TRAIL

OCTOBER 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Oct 05 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 05 Saturday 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 05 Saturday 09:00 AM	CHQ Trailblazer Challenge & Squirrel Scramble	5K	CHAUTAUQUA -- 1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua NY 14722. Unique 5k trail obstacle course race on the CHQ Trail at the Chautauqua Golf Club. The 5K Trail Race starts at 10:30 AM. The trail race for the kids, the Squirrel Scramble, starts at 9:00 AM. All proceeds from the event go directly back into the ongoing maintenance of the CHQ Trail which is a free community resource.	Nate Hammomd 716.357.6246	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Oct 05 Saturday 09:15 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 the start 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 You can register on-line.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY14085JG
Oct 05 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. Come out and join us for a morning of fun and awareness. Race starts at 10am. Registration day of race starts at 830am. There will be 5K Run and walk, Sahlens hot dogs, pizza, basket auction and a 50/50 raffle. We hope to see you there. You can register online at htpps://runsignup.com/Race/Buffalo/Epilepsy.	Renay Moran 716.883.5396	Web	eMail	NY23029JJ
Oct 06 Sunday 09:00 AM	Run For The ACORNS	10K Trail, 5K Trail	EAST BETHANY -- Genesee County Park & Forest (Area B), Raymond Rd, East Bethany NY 14054. Live in-person and virtual races offered. Live in-person races: 10K Trail Run, 5K Trail Run, and 5K Walk. Check-in at 8:00 AM. 10K Start at 9:00. 5K Start at 9:15 AM. Single and double track trails through the forest, along a creek and up and down rolling hills in the Genesee County Park & Forest. You can register on-line.	Julia Garver 716.474.1366	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Oct 06 Sunday 09:00 AM	Buffalo Home Sellers 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park at Jewett Parkway and Parkside Ave, Meadow Rd, Buffalo, NY US 14214. 5K on the Ring Road surrounding the Delaware Park Golf Course. Packet pick up at fleet feet Friday October 4th 4-6 PM and Saturday October 5th 11 AM -1 PM.	Bill Quagliano 716.838.0957	Web	eMail	NY23013JJ
Oct 06 Sunday 10:00 AM	Snyder & Donuts 5K	5K	SNYDER -- Grezi On Main, 4543 Main St, Snyder NY 14226. Event to benefit Compass House. The 5K race runs over the old Loughran's course. Post race festivities at the Grezi property with food, beverages, live entertainment.	Dominique Rattelade 716.270.0499	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Oct 06 Sunday 11:00 AM	PGXC Cross Country	6K	AUBURN -- Everest Park, 5343 County Route 72B, Auburn, NY 13021. 2024 Peter Glavin XC Race Series. In its 34th year. Come run the best Cross Country races in Upstate NY for Open and Master’s runners. Individual and Club.	Mike Nier	Web	eMail	X-COUNTRY
Oct 12 Saturday 07:30 AM	CanLake Ultras	50 Miles, 50K, 25K	CANANDAIGUA -- Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr, Canandaigua NY 14424. Ultra runs at and around one of the major Finger Lakes! 50 Miles at 7:30, early start at 6:30, 50Km at 10:00, 25Km at 1:00 PM. You can register on-line. See the event website for info and to register.	Greater Rochester Track Club	Web	eMail
Oct 12 Saturday 09:00 AM	CANCELLED Miles For Music	5K	CANCELLED AS OF SEPTEMBER 17 HAMBURG -- Union Pleasant Elementary School, 150 Pleasant Ave, Hamburg NY 14075. Come out and support music and arts in our community! Register by October 1st for a guaranteed race shirt. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus age group certificates.	Luke Mumbach 716.598.3119	Web	eMail	NY24005JJ
Oct 12 Saturday 11:00 AM	Crystal Beach 5K Run	5K	CRYSTAL BEACH, ON -- Sneaker's Beach Tavern, 4020 Erie Rd, Crystal Beach, ON L0S 1B0, Canada. A great tradition on a fast and flat course and finisher medals for all followed by a great after party, live music AND A FREE BEER! All registered runners will receive a free Crystal Beach 5K t-shirt and participation medal while supplies last! Awards to top runners. Top dog runner award for the fastest canine too! The Crystal Beach 5k also has a Kids Run that starts at 10:15 AM.	Kendyle Millar 905.650.1992	Web	eMail	ON-2022-055-BDC.
Oct 12 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 Niagara Riverside Resort 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 the website for additional information and to register.	John Castellani 716.622.9855	Web	eMail	NY18015JJ NY18016JJ
Oct 13 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 details and to register.		Web		IL18025NM
Oct 13 Sunday 08:00 AM	The GBTC Mile & Ring Road Relay	1 Mile	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Indian Hunter Statue, Buffalo NY. The MILE race starts at the Indian Hunter statue and runs to the Juicery on the Ring Road in a counter-clockwise direction. Mostly downhill! The NEW Ring Road Relay is 3 Km in total distance and comprised of 3-runners each running 1 km starting from the Indian Hunter Statue. Awards. Packet pickup opens at 7:00 AM at the Indian Hunter Statue.	Roger King 716.380.7749	Web	eMail	NY22007DNB
Oct 18 Friday 05:30 PM	Schulze Vineyard & Winery Trail Run	5K	BURT -- Schulze Vineyard & Winery, 2090 Coomer Rd, Burt, NY 14028. Beautiful and scenic 5K course through the vineyard property.Post race celebration includes light snacks, music, and awards ceremony plus the winery will be open for business throughout the evening! Custom shirts guaranteed through 10/10/24. Trophies to top overall male & female plus 10-yr age group awards through 70+.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Oct 19 Saturday 08:30 AM	Kenmore Alliance Church (KAC) 5K Challenge	5K, 1K	TOWN OF TONAWANDA -- Kenmore Alliance Church, 175 Bonnett Avenue, Tonawanda NY 14150. 5K Race at 9:00 AM and 1K Family Fun Run & Walk at 8:30 AM. Run In the picturesque Elmlawn Memorial Park. Please note: The entrance to the Memorial Park (race course) is only through the Kenmore Alliance Church event area at 175 Bonnett Avenue. Come out for a day of running, walking, food, music and fun! There will be awards given to each age group and T-shirts as well! Info also at the event web page.	Joe Zach 716.876.5570	Web	eMail	NY16020JJ
Oct 19 Saturday 10:00 AM	27th 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 race has returned to Goat Island now that all of the park improvements have been completed! Cash awards to top-5 overall finishers M/F. Age group awards to top-3 in 5-year age groups through 80+. As in the past, costumes are optional but encouraged on race day.	Cris Titta 716.282.1228	Web	eMail	NY22001JJ
Oct 19 Saturday 10:00 AM	Raby Family Memorial Cross Country Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk	5K	NEW DATE! YOUNGSTOWN -- Lewiston Porter Senior High School, 4061 Creek Road, Youngstown,NY 14174 (Behind the Intermediate Education Center). The race will utilize the Gary Raby Sr Cross-Country Course which is 100% traffic-free on campus land. Individual AND team competition. Team size is unlimited. Age group awards plus family divisions.	Paul Casseri 716.572.1197 716.286.7266	Web	eMail	X-COUNTRY
Oct 19 Saturday 10:00 AM	Yeti Dash 5K Run/Walk	5K	GREENHURST -- Ellery Town Park, Route 430 & Heineman Rd, Greenhurst, NY 14742 (north west of Jamestown on Chautauqua Lake). You might see Mr. Yeti running the course and Mrs. Yeti cheering you on at the finish line. Registration and awards will take place at Ellery Town Park. Net proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society in support of breast cancer research, programs and services.	Mike Porpiglia 716.665.1084	Web	eMail	NY16037JJ
Oct 20 Sunday 08:10 AM	Ridge Walk & Run	25K Run, 10K Trail Run, 5K Trail Run,	WELLSVILLE -- Wellsville Central School, 126 West State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. 30th Annual. Trail runs. 25K check-in starting 7:45. Various check-in and start times depend on event selected. 25K Bus leaves at 8:15 AM. You can register on-line. There are also several great wlaks to choose from. See web site for details.	Jim Helms 585.596.4002	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Oct 20 Sunday 11:00 AM	PGXC Cross Country	6K	TRUMANSBURG -- Taughannock Falls, 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY 14886. 2024 Peter Glavin XC Race Series. In its 34th year. Come run the best Cross Country races in Upstate NY for Open and Master’s runners. Individual and Club.	Mike Nier	Web	eMail	X-COUNTRY
Oct 25 Friday 05:00 PM	Spooky Sprint 5K	5K	GRAND ISLAND -- Veteran's Park, 1845 Bedell Road, Grand Island NY 14072. Hosted by GIHS DECA. USATF certified course. 1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run at 6pm for kids 10 and under. Register by Oct 18th for guaranteed shirt. Early packet pickup option. Free finish line photos and custom certificates for all participants! Visit the website for additional information and to register!	Amy Boutet 716.597.7313	Web	eMail	NY23026JJ
Oct 26 Saturday 10:30 AM	Howl-O-Weenie 5K	5K, and 1/2 Mile Kids Run	ORCHARD PARK -- Runners Roost 4190 N Buffalo Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Get ready for a spook-tacular event at the Howl-O-Weenie 5k race! Half Mile Kids Run (for ages 7 and under) starts at 10:30 AM. Costumes optional. The Byrd House will host the post race party. The 5K race starts at 11:00 AM.	Runners Roost 716.662.1331	Web	eMail	NY22027JJ
Oct 26 Saturday 11:00 AM	EVL Halloween Half Marathon and 5K	Half Marathon, 5K	ELLICOTTVILLE -- Monroe Street, Ellicottville NY. Halloween themed: Costumes 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 27 Sunday 09:00 AM	Strider Glider Quarter Marathon	Quarter Marathon	LANCASTER -- Westwood Park, 175 Pavement Rd, Lancaster NY 14086. Join us for this unique 6.55 Mile race distance. The Strider Glider Quarter Marathon starts and finishes at Westwood Park in Lancaster. This is a great opportunity to run a fast race on a scenic course this fall while supporting the Greater Lancaster Community. Post-race awards and party to be held following the race.	Darell McKenrick 716.572.6300	Web	eMail	NY23024JJ
Oct 27 Sunday 09:00 AM	Wayland's Wicked 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Wayland Brewing Co., 3740 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127. It's a "scary" good course along a flat & fast route along Webster Road. And a wicked time inside the ultra modern and Western New York's newest Brewery where the beer suds will be flowing and food served to the running & walking revelers! Great Race shirts and one of a kind awards. Post-race halloween costume contest!	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Oct 27 Sunday 09:00 AM	NYSUT Runs WNY	5K	NIAGARA FALLS -- Sheraton At The Falls, 300 3rd St, Niagara Falls NY. River Race at the Rapids! Registration in the Sheraton lobby starts at 7:30am. Beautiful USATF certified course that runs along the Niagara River. Sign up by Oct 17th for a guaranteed t-shirt in your requested size. Net proceeds to benefit Feedmore WNY!	Darla Bubar, Jeff Orlowski 716.380.1510 716.480.7262	Web	eMail	NY19022JJ

NOVEMBER 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Nov 02 Saturday 10:00 AM	The Winery at Marjim Manor Haunted HalloweenTrail Run	3.3 Miles	APPLETON -- The Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 Lake Rd, Appleton NY 14008. All participants will receive a keepsake wine glass and glass of wine (21 and older). Bring your own bag and take home some delicious apples (FREE) compliments of Margo & Jim Bitner!. Beautiful and scenic trail run through orchards and along the shore of Lake Ontario. Winery is open for business plus an outdoor bonfire. Awards to top overall male & female plus certificates for all in 10-yr age groups through 70+.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail
Nov 03 Sunday 08:00 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 03 Sunday 11:00 AM	PGXC Cross Country	8K	CANANDAIGUA -- FLCC (Finger Lakes Community College), 3325 Marvin Sands Dr, Canandaigua, NY 14424. 2024 Peter Glavin XC Race Series. In its 34th year. Come run the best Cross Country races in Upstate NY for Open and Master’s runners. Individual and Club.	Mike Nier	Web	eMail	X-COUNTRY
Nov 09 Saturday 09:00 AM	Veterans Race	5K, 10K	BUFFALO -- Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, 1 Naval Park Cv, Buffalo, NY 14202. The Veterans Race is presented by Destination Races and Richmond\ Vona Law Offices. The races are open to all, civilian or military. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans One-Stop Center and the Buffalo Naval Park. See the event website for more details or the registration site.	Alfredo Longo 716.868.1055	Web	eMail	NY21009JJ NY21010JJ
Nov 09 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, live music at BBC, light food, drink specials with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Lewiston Council on the Arts. See the event website for more info and to register on-line.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	PENDING
Nov 10 Sunday 09:30 AM	Lockport Elks Veterans Run	5K	LOCKPORT -- Lockport Elks Lodge 41, 6791 N Canal Road, Lockport, NY 14094. Pawwsitive For Heroes! All proceeds go to Pawsitive for WNY Heroes. This organization trains and provides service dogs for local Veterans with disabilities. The race will start and finish at the Lockport Elks Lodge #41. Pawsitive For Heroes t-shirt guaranteed for those who register by November 1. Awards ceremony with 10 year age groups.	Denise Grudzinski 716.433.2595	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Nov 10 Sunday 11:00 AM	PGXC Cross Country	8K	FAIRPORT -- Center Park, 1100 Ayrault Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 . 2024 Peter Glavin XC Race Series. In its 34th year. Come run the best Cross Country races in Upstate NY for Open and Master’s runners. Individual and Club.	Mike Nier	Web	eMail	X-COUNTRY
Nov 16 Saturday 10:00 AM	The Turkey Baster 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Fattey Beer Co, 4226 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park NY 14127. T-Shirts are guaranteed for participants who register before 11/3/24. Awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers. Signature BOGO beer food such as pizza, friendly snacks and post-race goodies. You can register on-line.	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Nov 16 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 option. Trophies plus age group awards in the 5K. Chip timing. Traffic-free USATF certified 5K course. Benefiting the American Lung Association in WNY's Lung Cancer awareness and research initiatives. Download the paper reg form.	Jeremy Gilbert 716.861.9871	Web	eMail	NY17304JJ
Nov 23 Saturday 09:00 AM	Michelle’s Memorial 5K	5K	MIDDLEPORT -- Middleport Fire Hall, 28 Main St. Middleport NY 14105. Benefiting the Michelle A. Bewley Scholarship Fund at Royalton Hartland High School. Cash prizes. Medals. Race Day registration opens at 8 AM. More info at https://www.michellesmemorial.com/.	Brooke Gypson 716.783.2432	Web	eMail	NY14114KL
Nov 23 Saturday 10:00 AM	Grassroots Gardens Fall Races	15K, 10K, 5K	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 all participants, post race celebration plus shirts for those who register by 11/15. Visit the website for complete details! Net proceeds to benefit Grassroots Gardens of Niagara Falls.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY18015JJ NY18016JJ NY18301JJ
Nov 28 Thursday 07:30 AM	ERC Turkey Trot	5K, 10K	ERIE, PA -- Presque Isle State Park- Beach 1, Erie PA US 16505. Presque is a wonderful place to run! 10K starts at 7:30 AM, 5K starts at 9:00 AM. You can run both. Please see the web site(s) for additional important info. Erie Runners Club.	Dave Comi, Erie Runners Club	Web	eMail	PA13035WB
Nov 28 Thursday 09:00 AM	129th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot	8K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Avenue YMCA, 2564 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. 129th Annual 8K run down Delaware Avenue. Known to be the oldest consecutively run footrace in the WORLD! The live race caps at 14,000. Registration opens August 2 at 11:00 AM EST. Additional Turkey Trot information can be found at http://YMCATurkeyTrot.org.	Rick Streeter 716.565.6000	Web	eMail	NY23010KL
Nov 28 Thursday 09:00 AM	Turk-EA Trot	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 non-perishable food items.	Holly Layer 937.974.2521	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Nov 28 Thursday 09:00 AM	Caryville Inn Oakfield Turkey Trot	5K	OAKFIELD -- Caryville Inn, 25 Main St, Oakfield, NY 14125 Run/walk through the beautiful village. Proceeds to benefit the youth sports organizations in the community. Shirts for all runners (please register by November 14th to ensure size selection). Awards: Top Male and Female overall and 1st finisher in each of the 10-year age groups, through 70 and over.	Erin Farnham 585.356.4091	Web	eMail	NY23011KL
Nov 28 Thursday 09:00 AM	Cystic Fibrosis Turkey Trot	5K	WYOMING -- Wyoming Hook & Ladder Fire Co, 26 Maple Street Wyoming, NY 14591 Family friendly Turkey Trot to benefit CF charities. Race swag for the first 400 registered participants. Post race celebration and awards at the Fire Hall. Free finish line photos and custom certificates! Visit the website for additional information and to register!	Carrie Bartholomew 585.356.2676	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Nov 30 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 the website for additional information and to register.	Debbie Tompkins, Teresa Wilkins 585.356.2437 585.590.0878	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED

DECEMBER 2024
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Dec 07 Saturday 09:00 AM	Niagara PAL Santa Dash	5K	NIAGARA FALLS -- Sheraton At The Falls, 300 3rd St, Niagara Falls NY. Nothing says holiday spirit like a good ol' Santa Dash 5k! Registration in the Sheraton lobby starts at 7:00am. COSTUMED RUNNERS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! The first 150 runners will receive a long sleeve t-shirt.	Art Eberhart 716.286.7038	Web	eMail	NY19022JJ
Dec 07 Saturday 04:00 PM	Festival of Lights 5K	5K	NIAGARA FALLS -- Town of Niagara Veterans Park, 7000 Lockport Rd 14305. Scenic two loop course on park paths and neighborhood roads. Festival of Lights t-shirt, festive holiday music before, during, and after the race. Post race awards ceremony, food and snacks at the Calvin K Richards Senior/Youth Activity Center. Trophies for top male and female runners plus custom age group awards. Net proceeds will be used to purchase toys for students at Tuscarora Elementary School. Register early and secure your spot for this one of a kind event!	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY21005JJ
Dec 08 Sunday 09:00 AM	Checkers Christmas 3K Road Race	3K	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 3K CHAMPIONSHIP BUFFALO -- Delaware Park Golf Course Ring Road, Buffalo NY. Day of race registration is available for this USATF certified 3km. The run is just a little more than one complete loop of the Ring Road. All proceeds will benefit the Kevin Guest House.	Ann More 716.361.9050	Web	eMail	NY21014JJ
Dec 14 Saturday 04:40 PM	It’s A Wonderful Run	5K	SENECA FALLS -- Seneca Falls Recreation Center, 35 Water St, Bedford Falls, NY US 13148 . Race starts on the Bridge Street bridge. 5K Run/Walk through the illuminated village of Seneca Falls at dusk. Fast, flat certified course. Awards Ceremony at 5:30 PM at the Seneca Falls Community Center. Visit the event web site for more info.	Jeff Rook 315.568.1438	Web	eMail	NY21002KL
Dec 21 Saturday 11:00 AM	Holiday 5K At Old Fort Niagara	5K	YOUNGSTOWN -- Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown NY 14174. Celebrate the holiday season at Old Fort Niagara. This event sells out almost every year! Beautiful custom finisher medals, music/dee jay, plus large heated tent for the post race party and awards ceremony! Visit the website for complete details!	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY16040JJ
Dec 31 Tuesday 12:00 PM	New Year's Eve 5K	5K	YOUNGSTOWN -- Fort Niagara State Park, Lewiston, NY 14174. Scenic USATF certified 5K course runs through Fort Niagara State Park and will be closed to traffic during the race. Trophies for the top male and female runners plus custom finisher medals for first 125 participants. Last race of 2024! Enter your New Year's resolution during the registration process (optional) and we will announce it as you cross the finish line! Custom race bibs, finish line photos, finisher certificates, plus large heated tent for the post race party/awards. Visit the website for complete details.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY16040JJ