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Local Area Race Calendar for 2025

MARCH 2025
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Mar 01 Saturday 12:00 PM	Shamrock Run	8K	BUFFALO -- Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic Street, South Buffalo 14204 (Near Louisiana St. and South Park) South Buffalo. 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 08 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 3rd at 9am 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 15 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 15 Saturday 09:00 AM	POSTPONED Pasquale's Pizza Run	5K	POSTPONED TO APRIL 12 EAST AURORA -- Pasquale's Pizza, 242 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. First year event - Runners, Joggers, and Walkers are Welcome! Enjoy Pasquale's pizza and drinks after crossing the finish line. Additional race information can be found at https://runforwardevents.com/pasqueles-pizza-run.	Ekaterina Frohring 954.684.1761	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Mar 15 Saturday 09:00 AM	The O'Fattey 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Fattey Beer Co. Orchard Park, 4226 North Buffalo Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Winding 5K route through the Village of Orchard Park. 5-yaer age groups. Signature BOGO beer post race. Food, friends, frivolity. The race is family and stroller friendly.	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Mar 15 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. Individual and team. 5-year age groups through 80+. See website for more details. You can register on-line	Jonathan Griffiths 585.417.5575	Web	eMail	NY20001KL
Mar 15 Saturday 09:30 AM	St. Pat’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 the CHautauqua Striders Runner of the Year Series. All participants receive a “swag-bag”, a t-shirt, refreshments, and snacks.	Lexi Lindamer 716.489.3481	Web	eMail	NY21013JJ
Mar 22 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 30 Sunday 09:30 AM	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

APRIL 2025
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Apr 01 Tuesday 06:00 PM	Ryan & Noah's April Fools Day 5K	5K	NIAGARA FALLS -- Town of Niagara Veterans Park, 7000 Lockport Rd 14305. Scenic two loop course on park paths and neighborhood roads. Special edition t-shirt, music and more. 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. Join us as we celebrate WNY's favorite running siblings!	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY21005JJ
Apr 02 Wednesday 06:15 PM	POSTPONED Flatliner Series #1	5K	FLATLINER POSTPONED TO NEXT WEEK DUE TO HAZARDOUS WEATHER 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/flatlinerseries2025.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 06 Sunday 09:00 AM	42nd Annual Skunk Cabbage	Half Marathon, 10K	ITHACA -- Barton Hall, Cornell University, 117 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY 14853 Finger Lakes Running Club presents the 42nd Annual Skunk Cabbage Half Marathon and 10K on new modified, out-and-back, but still UNcertified courses. 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	NOT CERTIFIED
Apr 09 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/flatlinerseries2025.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 12 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 10K run/walk. 30K Relay team options (share the distance with 2 or 3 person teams). Relay teams may select their own exchange zones. Custom finisher medals for all participants plus dri-fit running shirts for those who register by 9am on 4/4/25. 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 12 Saturday 09:00 AM	CANCELLED Pasquale's Pizza Run	5K	CANCELLED BY RD ON 3/18/2025 EAST AURORA -- Pasquale's Pizza, 242 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. First year event - Runners, Joggers, and Walkers are Welcome! Enjoy Pasquale's pizza and drinks after crossing the finish line. Additional race information can be found at https://runforwardevents.com/pasqueles-pizza-run.	Ekaterina Frohring 954.684.1761	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Apr 13 Sunday 08:00 AM	27th 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. You can register on-line.	Sarah and Charlie Anderson 716.404.2667	Web	eMail	NY23006JJ NY23007JJ
Apr 16 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/flatlinerseries2025.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 19 Saturday 10:00 AM	Dyngus Day 5K Run	5K	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park's Golf Course perimiter Ring Road, Buffalo NY. Charitable Dyngus Day run on the Delaware Park Ring Road. To celebrate Buffalo's Polish heritage and support the Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY which provides resources and support to local families in need. T-Shirt if you register before April 5, Awards to top 3 overall m/f, post race celebration with baked goods from Paula's Donuts! See the event web site for more info and to register.	Ekaterina Frohring 954.684.1761	Web	eMail	NY23013JJ
Apr 19 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 keepsake wine glasses for first 100 participants. The winery will also be hosting their annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt after the race. Visit the event page for additional information and to register. Professional timing and finish line services with finish line photos and certificates.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Apr 19 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.	Dale Reeves 716.866.0136	Web	eMail	NY16006JG
Apr 21 Monday 08:50 AM	TRAVEL OP The 129th 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 21 Monday 12:00 PM	Dyngus Day Dash	5K	BUFFALO -- Memorial Circle (Memorial Dr at Paderewski Dr), Buffalo NY 14212. The inaugural Dyngus Day Dash to be held at the site of one of the largest Dyngus Day Parade and Celebrations in the U.S.A! Featuring a two-loop(1.5mi) course that takes participants along much of the Dyngus Day Parade route. Course is flat and fast! Enjoy post race festivities featuring beer, soda, water, hot dogs & goodies. Bands Start @ 1PM. Stay for a Parade that honors Buffalo's Polish heritage.	Dan Horan 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Apr 23 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/flatlinerseries2025.html.	Mark Lawrence	Web	eMail	NY17305JJ
Apr 25 Friday 06:00 PM	Historic Lewiston 5K	5K	LEWISTON -- Toohey Park., 145 North 4th St, Lewiston NY 14092. Scenic USATF certified course through the village of Lewiston. Guaranteed race shirt through 4/17/25 plus delicious Favorite's Pizza. Participants are invited to Brickyard Brewing Company after the race to celebrate!	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY24006JJ
Apr 26 Saturday 08:00 AM	Niagara Falls USA Marathon & Half Marathon	Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K	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.	Paul Beatty 716.998.5777	Web	eMail	NY22006JJ NY22008JJ
Apr 26 Saturday 08:45 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 26 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 17th. 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!	Megan Hungerford 716.560.1432	Web	eMail	NY17001JJ
Apr 26 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 26 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 available at $10 extra during pre-registration only. 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 download the paper reg application.	Tim Zelasko 716.380.0231 716.634.3660	Web	eMail	NY18003JJ
Apr 27 Sunday 07:30 AM	Flower City Half Marathon	Half Marathon, 5K	ROCHESTER -- Parcel 5, 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604. Half Marathon at 7:30 AM, the 5K event starts at 7:40 AM. See the event web site for event details.	Ellen Brenner 585.697.3338	Web	eMail	NY24002KL
Apr 27 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. 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 27 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	NY23010JJ
Apr 27 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

MAY 2025
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
May 03 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	Lynn McCabe 716.870.9812	Web	eMail	NY18009JJ
May 03 Saturday 09:00 AM	31st 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 03 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 shirt. 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
May 03 Saturday 04:00 PM	Cinco de Mayo Run	2.5 Miles	CLARENCE -- Clarence Hollow Farmers Market, 10717 Main St, Clarence NY 14031. Scenic 2.5 Miles out & back course on the Clarence-Akron Pathway followed by a fun bar crawl for those 21 and older (optional) in the village. Post race celebration and awards ceremony. Trophies for top male & female runners plus age group awards. Professional timing & finish line services by Race Management Solutions.	Sal Latorre 716.771.7785	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
May 04 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 04 Sunday 09:15 AM	Mountain Goat Run	10 Miles	USATF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 10 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. SYRACUSE -- Clinton Square, 98 South Salina St., Syracuse NY 13202. The 47th Annual Mountain Goat Run is the Niagara USATF 10 Mile Championship. Start and finish at 100 S Salina St.		Web	eMail	NY21018DNB
May 04 Sunday 09:30 AM	Lyme WNY 5K	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Wayland Brewery, 3740 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park NY 14127. Lyme disease awareness. 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 09 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 10 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 1.0094 miles. Registration closes on May 8, 2025.	Gil Robs	Web	eMail	NY25002KL
May 10 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 10 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 10 Saturday 09:00 AM	CANCELLED Legacy 5.14 5K	5K	CANCELLED BY ORGANIZERS 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 10 Saturday 10:00 AM	Chris Griswold Memorial Lancer 5K	5K	LANCASTER -- Como Park, Lancaster. The 31st Annual. 1 Mile Fun Run at 10:00am, 5K Run at 10:30am. 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 11 Sunday 09:00 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 8:00 AM at the venue. Organized by the Erie Runners Club.	David Comi 814.881.0060	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
May 11 Sunday 09:30 AM	Family Fun Run	5K	GRAND IALSND -- Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY 14072. Finisher medals for all participants; Awards for the top 3 overall male and female; T-shirt; Pizza and drinks after the race; A chance to ask questions & try judo with skilled trainers.	Ekaterina Frohring 954.684.1761	Web	eMail	NY21002JJ
May 14 Wednesday 06:00 PM	Olean Hospice Hope	5K Run, 8.5 Mile Bike	-- Lincoln Park, Olean NY 14760. Choose from a 1.4 mile walk (non-timed), 5K Run, or 8.5 Mile Bike Ride! The race is being brought to you by Olean HomeCare & Hospice and will take you through the beautiful residential neighborhoods. Visit the website for more details.	Meme Yanetsko 716.372.2106	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
May 17 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 17 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 17 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 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 18 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 18 Sunday 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 GBFAA and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education). Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children. Each participant will receive race shirt, awareness bracelet, allergy safe food items, water, beer, basket raffles, Epi pen training, allergy awareness information, music, & more!. Awards for Overall Male & Female plus awards three deep in 5 year age-groups through 75+.	Amy Burkett	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
May 18 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 24 Saturday 08:00 AM	Buffalo Marathon 5K	5K	BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website.		Web	eMail	NY15062JJ
May 25 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.		Web	eMail	NY15060JJ
May 25 Sunday 06:30 AM	Buffalo Marathon	Marathon	BUFFALO -- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration available at the website.		Web	eMail	NY15061JJ
May 28 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 30 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. Registration fee includes a meal ticket and Performance T-shirt for Run/Walk registrants! See web site for more details including registration deadlines.	L.J. Anderson 716.634.4821	Web	eMail	NY24001JJ
May 31 Saturday 09:00 AM	TRAVEL OP Freihofer's Run For Women	5K	ALBANY -- Washington Avenue and Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12210. 47th Annual of this World Class race event that was one of the first women only race events in the world. Run with world class runners. Big expo starting Thursday. See the web site for details.	Kristen Hislop	Web	eMail	NY15030JG
May 31 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 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

JULY 2025
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Jul 04 Friday 08:00 AM	Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club Bob Giza 10K	10K	LANCASTER -- Boys & Girls Club, 5440 Broadway, Lancaster. 48th 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 Friday 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. Additional race information may be found at http://www.jamestownymca.org/.	Tom Anderson 716.763.0303	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 04 Friday 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.	Joe Menter 716.773.9680	Web	eMail	NY23014JJ
Jul 05 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 05 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 08 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 09 Wednesday 06:30 PM	Pete Holowka Memorial Nut-Ridge Classic	5K	ORCHARD PARK -- Chestnut Ridge Park, 6317 Newton RD, 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	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 12 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. 45th 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 Sunday 08:00 AM	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 15 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 15 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 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 19 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 19 Saturday 08:30 AM	29th 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 29th 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 for more info, or for additiona event info.	Steve Waterson 716.661.4735	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 19 Saturday 09:30 AM	Character Chase 5K	5K	HAMBURG -- SS. Peter and Paul Social Center/Gym, 68 E Main St. Hamburg, NY (Corner of Main St. and Pine St.) 14075. New USATF certified course through the beautiful tree lined streets of the Village of Hamburg. START/FINISH line at SS Peter & Paul Parish & Outreach Center, 36 Pine Street. T-shirts to the first 250 participants. Post race party at SS. Peter and Paul Social Center/Gym . Awards for top male/female, team challenge and 5-year age groups through 80+. Burgerfest to follow. Download the paper registration form here.	Sue Santandreu 716.649.2058	Web	eMail	NY24022JJ
Jul 19 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. Download the registration form.	Lynda Carver 716.908.6837	Web	eMail	NY22007JJ
Jul 20 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 20 Sunday 09:00 AM	Bella Rose Vineyard Wine Run	5K	LEWISTON -- Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery, 1243 Ridge Rd, Lewiston, NY 14092. The eventt features the amazing scenery and landscape of Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery in Lewiston, NY. Amenitiea include: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt; Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable; Finisher Medal shaped like a Wine Glass; Race Bib with timing chip; Results Posted Online; and of course, a pour of wine!	Tom Jordan 815.354.6441	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Jul 22 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 Friday 06:30 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. Themed cotton T-shirt to those registered by July 16. 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 26 Saturday 08:00 AM	Byron Fire/EMS 5K Run & Walk	5K	BYRON -- Byron Community Park, 6357 NY-262, Byron, NY US 14422. 5K Run and Walk at 8:30 AM. 50-Yard Kids Dash at 8:00 AM. Pancake breakfast served at the Firehall for ALL participants! Byron Firehall is a short distance from the finish line. Race t-shirt for the first 50 registrations. Participants must be 8 or older. Proceeds benefit the Byron Fire Department.	Kevin Clary	Web	eMail	NY18105KL
Jul 26 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 7/15. 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 26 Saturday 09:30 AM	Jolly Jog 5K Run	5K	NORTH TONAWANDA -- Camp Spirit, Donald F. Miller Park, 1601 Sweeney St, North Tonawanda NY 14120. Christmas in July themed 5K race is sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns. Runs along the Erie Barge Canal. Post race party with a light lunch and awards ceremony. Runners may dress up in their best "Christmas in July" clothes to enter the costume contest!	Olivia Keller	Web	eMail	NY24010JJ
Jul 26 Saturday 07:00 PM	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 27 Sunday 08:00 AM	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 27 Sunday 03:00 PM	Telegraph Road Race	0:14:18	MEDINA -- Beals Rd at the north end of bridge over the canal, Medina NY 14103. 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 while the music is playing is the winner. Awards: Male, Female Master and Open. Entry fee: FREE, donations accepted for Kidney Health Together of Buffalo. Meet on Beals Rd at north end of bridge over the Erie Canal and at the intersection of Beals Rd and the Erie Canal Heritage Trail Tow Path. The route features running on Telegraph Road and the Culvert Rd Tunnel.	Herman Van Leeuwen 716.261.7880	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Jul 29 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

AUGUST 2025
Date	Race Name	Distance	Details	Phone	Web	eMail	Certified
Aug 01 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 02 Saturday 08:00 AM	Old First Night Run/Walk	2.75 Miles	CHAUTAUQUA -- Sports Club at the 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. Chip-timed. Awards are given to top 3 run finishers and top 3 age groupers. Proceeds benefit the Chautauqua Foundation.	Dana Lyons 716.357.6281 281.682.8719	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 02 Saturday 08:30 AM	Swain Mountain Race	6.5 Miles	USATF NIAGARA MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP. SWAIN, NY -- Swain Resort, 2275 Co Rd 24, Swain, NY 14884. A mountain/trail race that will cover approximately 6.5 miles up and down the Swain Ski Slopes with nearly 2500ft of elevation gain. This race won’t be easy but we can promise it will be epic! Serves as the Niagara Assoc Open and Masters Mountain Championship with cash prizes. Also part of the USATF Niagara Runner of the Year Series. Additional info at USATF Niagara.	Eric Boyce	Web	eMail	TRAIL
Aug 02 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. You can download the paper reg form.	Joseph Wolniewicz 716.949.4072	Web	eMail	NY25010JJ
Aug 02 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 03 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
Aug 03 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 05 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 09 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 8/1. Proceeds to benefit the school's musical. Visit the website for complete details.	Aaron Davis 716.863.8416	Web	eMail	NY25009JJ
Aug 09 Saturday 10:00 AM	POSTPONED Beast of Burden Summer 100 Mile/50/25 Mile Ultra Marathon	100 Miles, 50 Miles, 25 Miles	RD POSTPONED DUE TO AIR QUALITY. VIRTUAL RACE STILL ON 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 Sunday 09:00 AM	It's In My Blood	5K, 1.75 Mile Walk	BUFFALO -- Delaware Park, Golf Course Ring Road, 2 Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo, NY. Register by 8/1/25 for a guaranteed shirt. Post race fun including food/snacks, music, and the awards ceremony. The 5K run starts at 9am and the 1.75 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	NY17016JJ
Aug 10 Sunday 10:00 AM	Dave McDonald Heron Trail Run	5K Run/Walk	SHERMAN -- The Heron Farm & Event Center, 2361 Wait Corners Rd, Panama, NY 14767. Run or walk the beautiful trails that grace the property of The Heron Farm and Event Center. Proceeds and donations will benefit the Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County in Jamestown NY. You can register on-line. See the web site for more info.. Timed by Trackqua.	David Reinhardt 716.450.2688	Web	eMail
Aug 12 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 13 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 16 Saturday 09:30 AM	Jamestown Farmers Market 5K	5K	JAMESTOWN -- 17 E. Third St, Jamestown NY 14701. The first EVER Market 5k! Join in the summer fun on August 16th in downtown Jamestown for an exciting and delicious 5k!	Nick Weith 716.483.6405	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 16 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 16 Saturday 11:00 AM	KIA Memorial Roadmarch 10K	5 Miles	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 16 Saturday 06:00 PM	Queen City Mile	1 Mile	BUFFALO -- Resurgence Brewing Co., 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204. USATF Niagara 1 Mile Championship race hosted by Checkers AC in the heart of Buffalo's Old First Ward. Point to point run with post race at the Resurgence Brewing Co.	John McMahon, Amy Fakterowitz	Web		NY25007JJ
Aug 17 Sunday 09:00 AM	NFPD Running With The Rapids	5K, 10K	NIAGARA FALLS -- The Archives Pub, 439 3rd Street, Niagara Falls NY 14301. Run along the Niagara River Gorge Trail from the Niagara Discovery Center. Offering both 5K & 10K in memory of Tina Zell. Post race celebration at The Archives Pub. Trophies to top male & female runners plus age group awards (10 year age groups through 70+).	Steve Kerfoot	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 19 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 22 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 video from the 2024 race!	Chas Kirsch	Web	eMail	NY21002JJ
Aug 23 Saturday 10:00 AM	Pulse 5K	5K	CLARENCE -- Eastern Hills Church, 8445 Greiner Road Williamsville 14221. Certified 5K starting and finishing at the Eastern Hills Church in Clarence to showcase their indoor cycling program. Register by August 12th for guaranteed shirt PLUS all participants will receive a gift certificate for a FREE spin class.	John Leamer 716.984.5164	Web	eMail	NY25004JJ
Aug 23 Saturday 08:00 PM	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 the Niagara Falls Intl. Airport, Sat. August 23 @ 8:00PM. New this year....JOIN US FOR A NIGHT RACE WITH THE RUNWAY LIT UP!!!! Lace-up your shoes, hit the tarmac, and reach unbelievable speeds on this flat course. Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill of running on an active runway!	716 Event Group 716.830.6703	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 24 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 24 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 (M & F). Fast, flat 5-K race course. Enjoy running through the scenic, shaded streets of North Buffalo. This event is family-friendly, open to all skill levels. Event is certified & sanctioned by USA Track and Field. Following the race, join us at the after party (pancake breakfast) complete with sausage & juice. Also available beer for age appropriate runners.	Jim Roland 716.374.0787	Web	eMail	NY22026JJ
Aug 24 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 8/17/25. Post race celebration includes bottled water, light snacks, music, and awards ceremony plus there will be a non timed 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk at 8:30am. 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 28 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 29 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
Aug 30 Saturday 08:30 AM	Oakfield Labor Daze Hornet Hustle 5K	5K	OAKFIELD -- Oakfield Methodist Church, 2 S Main St, Oakfield, NY US 14125. Kicks off a weekend of fun for the 41st annual Labor Daze Music and Food Festival in Oakfield, NY. T Shirt guaranteed if registered by August 15th.	Jamie Lindsley 585.704.6663	Web	eMail	NOT CERTIFIED
Aug 30 Saturday 10:00 AM	17th Annual Meghan Memorial Cross Country	5K	HAMBURG -- Hilbert College, 5200 S Park Ave Hamburg, NY 14075. Combination college event and running event open to the public. All teams (College, Club, ad-hoc) and unattached individuals (Open) are invited to participate in the races. Standard X-Country scoring for teams. Women’s race at 10:00 AM, men’s race at 10:45 AM. In Memory of Meghan Sorbera, Hilbert College sophomore whose life was tragically cut short by a hit and run driver in Hamburg in 2008. Meghan had run cross country at Hilbert. You can register on-line.	Kara Rehbaum, Bob Krug 716.926.8805 716.380.8954	Web	eMail	X-COUNTRY
Aug 31 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
Aug 31 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